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Osage Nation Pathfinder Applications Due Friday
Mar 10, 2026
For those interested in participating in the yearly Osage Nation Pathfinder Program, applications are due by Friday. This is a STEM based program for Osage Nation students interested in getting into the aviation field.
In order to participate, students must be a member of the ... read more »
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Hoskin Jr.: Healthcare Expansion, Jobs, Housing and More
Mar 10, 2026
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Hoskin Jr. announced a major healthcare infrastructure overhaul the the Claremore expansion, shifting it from a $200 million to a $400 million investment for the new outpatient and emergency health center.
Chi ... read more »
CITY MATTERS 3-9-26
Mar 10, 2026
Appearing on KWON Radio’s CITY MATTERS program, City Manager Mike Bailey, City Clerk Jason Muninger, Library Director Kiley Roberson and City Engineer Michah Siemer brought us up to date on city business.
City Manager Mike Bailey said the city’s recycling center will re ... read more »
Stride Bank Announce Kim Simmons as Market Manager
Mar 10, 2026
Stride Bank announces that Kim Simmons has joined the team as the Bartlesville Market Manager.
According to a press release, Kim brings a unique background and a strong commitment to community leadership. A native of Ramona, Oklahoma, she graduated from Caney Valley High School and ... read more »
OKWU Appoints Steve Lessman as VP of Advancement
Mar 10, 2026
Oklahoma Wesleyan University has named Steve Lessman as Vice President of Advancement, effective July 1, 2026. A Bartlesville native, Lessman returns to his hometown to lead the university’s fundraising and donor relations.
Steve Lessman most recently served as Headmaster at Southwest C ... read more »
Nowata High School Discusses Graduation Requirements
Mar 09, 2026
Nowata High School Principal Deedee Hewitt presented a report to the Nowata Board of Education during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening.
Hewitt explained to the board that the high school is revamping how math will be taught. She says the decisions that the high schoo ... read more »
Nowata School Board Approves 2026-27 Calendar
Mar 09, 2026
The Nowata Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2026-2027 school year during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening.
Nowata Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mindy Englett presented the board with an option that was voted for by Nowata school teachers. The boar ... read more »
Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry Retiring July 1
Mar 09, 2026
After 31 years of service with the Bartlesville Police Department, Chief Kevin Ickleberry has announced his retirement.
Ickleberry has been on personal leave due to a medical issue since December 2025 and will remain on leave for the time being, according to Assistant City Manager ... read more »
Bill Could Change Sentencing on Domestic Abuse
Mar 09, 2026
Legislation was passed in the Oklahoma Senate on Monday with a goal of increasing the penalty for those who commit domestic abuse in the presence of a minor. Senate Bill 1238 aims to make the first offense of the crime a felony.
The legislation came from Senator Bill Coleman ... read more »
Residents Voice Concern Over Proposed Electric Transmission Line
Mar 09, 2026
Washington County residents filled the County Commissioners' Meeting Room Monday to voice concerns over a proposed high voltage transmission line that could cross through four counties in northeast Oklahoma.
The proposal from AEP-PSO would have a portion of a transmission line ... read more »
Dewey Man Charged With Felony DUI
Mar 09, 2026
A Dewey man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
58-year-old Mervin Krug was charged on Monday with felony DUI, driving without a valid license, speeding and transporting an opened container of an intoxicating beverage.
Ac ... read more »
Convicted Sex Offender Facing Registration Charges
Mar 09, 2026
A convicted sex offender in Washington County is facing additional felony charges.
51-year-old Aaron Jackson, of Bartlesville, was charged on Monday with failing to register as a sex offender, living within 2,000 feet of a park as a sex offender and failing to notify address change ... read more »
Sapulpa Woman Charged With Felony DUI
Mar 09, 2026
A Sapulpa woman is facing a felony charge in Washington County after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
22-year-old Marissa Lickteig was charged on Monday with DUI and a misdemeanor for reckless driving.
According to the Ramona Police Department, at ap ... read more »
Data Center Could Be Coming to Osage County
Mar 09, 2026
Google is looking at Osage County as a potential location for a data center. It would be located north of Sand Springs and the hope is to have an 827 acre site to house fiber optic cables processing internet traffic and transactions. The Sand Springs city council annexed the land to Google and th ... read more »
Copan Man Charged With Child Sexual Abuse
Mar 09, 2026
A Copan man is facing a felony charge after allegedly performing sexual acts with a minor.
56-year-old Peter Huffman was charged on Monday with child sexual abuse.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, on March 1, Huffman allegedly engaged in inapp ... read more »




