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OKM Music Festival Begins in 2 Weeks
May 13, 2026
Bartlesville’s 42nd annual OKM Music Festival returns May 29 through June 6 with children’s programming, family activities and nationally recognized performers tied to themes celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
Mary Lynn Mihm of OKM Music said during ... read more »
Stillbirth Information Bill Signed Into Law
May 13, 2026
A new Oklahoma law aimed at helping families navigate the aftermath of pregnancy loss will take effect later this year. Senate Bill 1436, authored by Nikki Nice and Cynthia Roe, requires hospitals to provide parents with information explaining how to request a death certificate following a stillb ... read more »
Lights, Camera, Wait…What Does a Grip Do?
May 13, 2026
For anyone in Bartlesville who’s ever watched a movie and thought, “Yeah, I could probably hold a boom mic and accidentally walk into a shot,” Buffalo Roam Studios is offering a crash course into the film business this weekend. The “Intro to the Film Industry” worksh ... read more »
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Named Business of the Year
May 13, 2026
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center was named the 2026 Large Business of the Year Tuesday evening during the 122nd annual Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Jane Phillips President/CEO Tanner Holt accepted the award on behalf of the 900 hospital employ ... read more »
Nowata Golf Concludes 2A State Tournament
May 12, 2026
Nowata golf wrapped up the 2A state golf tournament on Tuesday at KickingBird Golf Course in Edmond.
The Ironmen finished eighth overall, 17 shots back of Quinton for seventh. Nowata shot better than Hydro-Eakly, Fairland, Turner and Canute.
Individually, three golfe ... read more »
Ward to Become New Bartlesville Police Chief
May 12, 2026
A new Bartlesville police chief has been named. When Kevin Ickleberry steps away at the beginning of July, Deputy Andrew Ward will fill that role, this according to a press release sent out from the City of Bartlesville. Ward was offered the postion following an internal application process that ... read more »
Tulsa Race Massacre Exhibit Coming to Bartlesville
May 12, 2026
The Bartlesville Area History Museum features a historically significant exhibit through the end of the month. A travelling exhibit of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is on display to give visitors a powerful and educational message about one of the worst events in Oklahoma's history.
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Bartlesville City Council Special Meeting Monday
May 12, 2026
The Bartlesville City Council will hold a special meeting Monday, May 18.
The council will receive bids for the purchase of $10 million in combined purpose general obligation bonds and vote to award bonds to the lowest bidder. The council will then discuss and take possible action ... read more »
Nowata Election Board Prepares Live Ballot Testing
May 12, 2026
The Nowata County Election Board is getting ready for June's primary elections with training sessions and live ballot testing.
Election Board Secretary Dave Neely gave an update at Monday's meeting of the Nowata County Commissioners.
Neely says the test ... read more »
McCauley Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
May 12, 2026
The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators have announced Bartlesville Superintendent Chuck McCauley has been given the Lifetime Achievement Award. McCauley has spent 34 years in education, with 29 of them in the position of administrator.
In a press release that came ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
May 12, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly punching a police officer.
42-year-old Sherman Gilkey was charged on Monday with assault and battery on a police officer, threatening to perform an act of violence, and misdemeanor charges of obstructing an office ... read more »
Osage Nation Harvest Land Market Going Mobile
May 12, 2026
The Osage Nation Harvest Land is rolling out on wheels once again, this time heading to Fairfax on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fresh vegetables, meats, canned goods and farm fresh eggs will all be available at an affordable cost.
The market will be located at 160 S. Main ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Firearm Charges
May 12, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly possessing a firearm before turning 21.
18-year-old Korbin Dozier was charged on Monday with possession of a firearm after former felony conviction and breaking and entering with unlawful intent.
According t ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Contraband Charge
May 12, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly bringing methamphetamine into the Washington County Jail.
47-year-old Jeremy Dempster was charged on Monday with bringing contraband into a jail. Dempster also faces a felony charge of bail jumping.
Accordin ... read more »
Two Individuals Pulled Over in Barnsdall Now Facing Charges
May 12, 2026
Two Barnsdall residents were arrested on Sunday, May 3 and are facing several charges following the traffic stop.
A Barnsdall Police Department Facebook page states Candace Roberts was taken into custody on misdemeanor charges of being in possession of a controlled dangerous substance and unl ... read more »




