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For more than four decades, The Center has been the home to Bartlesville’s beloved local arts groups and welcomed professional performing artists from all over the world to this world-class performing arts facility.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, The Center's Managing ... read more »

The voter registration deadline for the Bartlesville bond election and Caney Valley Public Schools election is approaching. Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House says Friday, Jan. 16 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb. ... read more »

The good times will be rolling again in Bartlesville this February when Mardi Gras 2026 arrives.   The 47th annual Bartlesville Mardi Gras party runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at The Center (Bartlesville Community Center), 300 SE Adams Blvd. This popular fundraiser for Marth ... read more »

The Keep Bartlesville Beautiful (KBB) committee marked the completion of a tree planting project last month at the intersection of Highway 75 and Frank Phillips Boulevard. The partnership with Up with Trees, supported by a $15,000 grant from Phillips 66, included the planting of 23 mature tre ... read more »

The Dewey City Council met Monday night for its regular meeting at Dewey City Hall, approving the majority of items on the agenda. Council members accepted the minutes from the December 15 meeting, approved claims, and moved forward with several resolutions amending the Fiscal Year 2025–202 ... read more »

Keisy Garcia’s journey from Venezuela to Bartlesville is one built on resilience, hope, and a deep love for her culture. As the owner of the newly opened La Arepa Criolla, Garcia is sharing more than traditional Venezuelan cuisine. She is sharing a story shaped by hardship and optimism. Lea ... read more »

The Bartlesville City Council met for just 15 minutes Monday evening, but an interesting discussion among council members may lead to the reversal of the use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) within the city limits for law enforcement purposes. All business items were under the consen ... read more »

A Dewey man is facing criminal charges after allegedly possessing methamphetamine and stealing a machete. 47-year-old Jason Dufoe was charged on Monday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and larceny of merchandise of a retailer. According to the Bartlesville Police ... read more »

An Ochelata man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone. 31-year-old Richard Deyoung II was charged on Monday with aggravated assault and battery. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, on Jan. 1, Deyoung II allegedly entered the residence intoxica ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly breaking six windows. 46-year-old Dustin Young was charged on Monday with two counts of malicious injury to property over $1,000. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Jan. 1, Young allegedly arrived at the victim&r ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners met for the first time in 2026. With that comes the restructuring of who sits as chairman and vice-chairman of the board. District three commissioner Charlie Cartwright had served as chairman in 2026 and district two commissioner Steve Talburt had serve ... read more »

Washington County District 3 Commissioner Mike Dunlap was appointed Monday as the Commission's chair and District 2 Commissioner Corey Shivel will serve as vice-chair.   The annual change in leadership is done at the first Board of Commissioners meeting of the new year.   ... read more »

A long-planned senior living development in Bartlesville could soon move from paper to pavement.   Dallas-based developer Frank Rees attended the Washington County Commissioners meeting Monday and said the Wellington Hillcrest Village retirement community is finally nearing construct ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners met for the first time in 2026 on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners reappointed Paul Crupper as Chairman of the Board and named Commissioner Brandon Wesson Vice-Chairman. The board also appointed Member Troy Friddle and Wes ... read more »

Public Service Company of Oklahoma is seeking approval from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to raise electric rates that the company says would cost an additional $25 per month for average residential customers. In a news release, PSO spokesperson Matt Rahn says the proposed rate increase ... read more »