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Boise City Man Charged With Aggravated DUI
Apr 13, 2026
A Boise City man is facing a felony charge in Washington County after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
31-year-old Dakota Sparkman was charged on Monday with aggravated DUI.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Sparkman was allege ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged After Alleged Spitting
Apr 13, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly spitting on a Washington County Correctional Facility officer.
23-year-old Caleb Holdaway was charged on Monday with placing body fluid on a government employee as a prisoner.
According to the Washington Co ... read more »
Data Center Protest Before Pawhuska Coucil Meeting
Apr 13, 2026
Prior to Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, a protest will be held in front of the Constantine Theater regarding the possibility of a data center coming to Pawhuska. The data center would be located next to Indian Camp Elementary School.
Protest organizer Isabe ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Have Standard Meeting
Apr 13, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
In what was a standard meeting, Rock Fire Department will be getting a new tanker truck for just over $96,000. Additionally, the Black Dog Fire Department ... read more »
Bartlesville Police Dept. Parks Safety Survey Results
Apr 13, 2026
The Bartlesville Police Dept recently conducted a park safety survey online. Over 250 community members responded.
Appearing on KWON Radios CITY MATTERS program, Deputy Police Chief Andrew Ward said, "The feedback was very encouraging for us. The majority of respondents say th ... read more »
City Sales Tax Collection for April
Apr 13, 2026
The city of Bartlesville sales tax collection was up 4.69% for the month. Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, City Clerk Jason Muninger said it comes out to roughly $87,000.
Muniger said, "We were about a half a percent. We're not seeing rapid g ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss EMS Response
Apr 13, 2026
The Board of Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting at the Nowata County Annex on Monday morning.
The board discussed improvements to the county courthouse, and tabled items regarding a proclamation and permission letter from Nowata emergency services. Th ... read more »
From Dust to Debate: Capitol Takes on Human Composting
Apr 13, 2026
State Senator Casey Murdock is set to present House Bill 3660 before the Senate Business and Insurance Committee on Thursday, while also taking a flamethrower to what he calls an “absurd” misinformation campaign surrounding the measure. Murdock, a Republican from Felt, accused a fresh ... read more »
Operation Clean House is April 18
Apr 13, 2026
Operation Clean House will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 18, offering Washington County residents a safe and responsible way to get rid of hazardous household and automotive materials.
Operateion Clean House has two locactions: Phillips 66 downtown parking lot, just wes ... read more »
Spring Free Leaf and Grass Pickup
Apr 13, 2026
The Bartlesville Spring Free Leaf and Grass pickup is May 4th through 8th on your regular collection day.
City Manager Mike Bailey asks that you make sure that you separate the yard waste from your from your regular trash. No stickers are needed and there is no extra cost.
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Arvest Foundation Supports Young Scholars of Bartlesville
Apr 13, 2026
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 grant to Young Scholars of Bartlesville. The funds from the contribution will support Young Scholars of Bartlesville's ongoing programming and student services, in line with its mission to mentor and empower students to earn college degrees.
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Curtis Exhibit Opens at Woolaroc
Apr 13, 2026
Clear your weekend plans, or at least pretend you had some, because Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve is kicking off its latest exhibition, “Catching Shadows on The Plains,” on April 25. Doors open at 10 a.m., and for those who enjoy a good mix of culture and a scenic drive, it&rs ... read more »
Canyon Vibes Hit Bartlesville
Apr 13, 2026
Saturday nights in Bartlesville should include time-traveling to 1960s California. To help with that, the Bartlesville Community Concert Association is bringing “Live from Laurel Canyon: Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock” to the Bartlesville Community Center on April 25 at 7:3 ... read more »
Former Nowata Football Coach Sentenced
Apr 13, 2026
Former Nowata Head Football Coach Chance Juby is sentenced after pleading guilty to engaging in prostitution within 1,000 feet of a school.
Last November, Juby was arrested after walking into a multi-agency human-trafficking sting operation in Catoosa. According to a probable cause affidavit, ... read more »
Local Woman Gains Fans as Space Grandma
Apr 10, 2026
To those of us the Dewey and Bartlesville area, she is known as Cleo Stanberry. However, she is gaining fame as Space Grandma!.
Miss Cleo's grandsons, Barry and Bryan Bohnsack, both work at Lockheed-Martin and they each had a hand in building the Artemis II spaceship that recently circled ... read more »





