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A Grinchy Good Time at the History Museum
Dec 23, 2025
The Bartlesville Area History Museum is inviting families to enjoy a festive and fun-filled afternoon with a special appearance by the Grinch on Tuesday, December 23. The free event, titled “A Grinchy Good Time,” will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. and offers visitors the chance to take ... read more »
More Than 5,000 Without Power Across Washington and Osage Counties
Dec 23, 2025
Public Service Company of Oklahoma is reporting widespread power outages impacting more than 5,000 residents across Washington and Osage counties. According to PSO’s outage map, the majority of those without electricity are located in souther ... read more »
Christmas Eve Services Set Across the Community
Dec 22, 2025
Churches across the community are inviting families and visitors to come together on Christmas Eve for worship services marking the birth of Christ. From candlelight ceremonies to traditional readings and carols, each service offers a unique opport ... read more »
BPD Responds to Shooting on Woodland Rd.
Dec 22, 2025
The Bartlesville Police Department responded to a possible shooting in the 3700 block of Woodland Rd. on Monday afternoon.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, officers responded at approximately 4:50 p.m. to an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the leg. Officers ... read more »
Nowata School Board to Hold Special Meeting Next Week
Dec 22, 2025
The Nowata School Board will hold a special meeting next Monday, Dec. 29, to discuss the employment of head football coach Chance Juby.
According to an agenda, Superintendent Mindy Jo Englett and Juby will provide evidence on their own behalves and receive questions from board memb ... read more »
Dink's BBQ Hosting Christmas Lunch
Dec 22, 2025
Dink's Pit Bar-B-Que will host their annual Christmas lunch on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This is the third year Dink's has hosted the lunch. Owner Landon Curd talked about the event.
The luncheon provides free meals to those in need.
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Road Closed in Washington Co. Through Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 22, 2025
The Washington County Emergency Operations Center wants to inform the public of a road closure that will be in place at North 4000 Rd. between West 600 Rd. and West 700 Rd. through 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Former Contestant on "The Voice" Arrested in Osage Co.
Dec 22, 2025
A former contestant on "The Voice" has been arrested in Osage County. Kata Huddleston, who was arrested near Pawhuska early Wednesday morning, had a vehicular homicide warrant out for her arrest in Tennessee.
The News on 6 reports that Tennessee investigators received sev ... read more »
Water Pressure Fixed for Osage County Annex Building
Dec 22, 2025
An annex is being built near the Osage County Courthouse. That building will house several county-wide departments. As it was being installed, Pawhuska Utility Superintedent Jerry Eubanks discovered the building wasn't going to get the neccesary water pressure it needed, though.
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Bartlesville Board of Education Expected to Name New Superintendent Tuesday
Dec 22, 2025
The Bartlesville Public Schools Board of Education is expected to name a new superintendent Tuesday morning.
The board will meet at 10 a.m. at the Education Service Center, 1100 S. Jennings Ave., to possibly approve the hiring of a new superintendent to replace Chuck McCauley, who will retire ... read more »
County Commissioners Approve Multiple Items at Weekly Meeting
Dec 22, 2025
The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning at the Washington County Courthouse and approved multiple items during their regular meeting. Under Agenda Item 1, commissioners approved Pay Request Number One from Rural Water District #3, assigning payment to Kimley-Horn for engin ... read more »
Patriot Auto Group Donates Bicycles, Coats, Shoes to Kids in Need
Dec 22, 2025
More than 80 children who are under the care of the Department of Human Services will receive special Christmas gifts from Bartlesville's Patriot Auto Group.
The employees of Patriot Chevrolet, Patriot Hyundai and Patriot GMC gathered Monday to unload two trailers filled with c ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Dec 19, 2025
The Board of Washington County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the Washington County Administration Building on Monday morning.
At that meeting, there will be a report of depository balances and a report to officers from the adult drug court for Nove ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Dec 19, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds in Pawhuska on Monday.
At that meeting, the board will get a water update from Jerry Eubanks with the City of Pawhuska. There will also be discussion to approve and sign a construct ... read more »
WCCF Officer Facing Felony Charges
Dec 19, 2025
A former Washington County Correctional Facility officer is facing felony charges.
31-year-old Kolten Brown was charged on Friday with feloniously pointing a firearm and domestic abuse by strangulation.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Brown allegedly assaulted the victim ... read more »




