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Arvest Foundation Donates $6K to Elder Care

Nov 11, 2025

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $6,000 donation to Elder Care, whose mission is to ensure mature adults live happy, healthy, independent lives. Arvest Wealth Management senior trust officer Aaron Tesavis and Arvest Bank marketing manager Stevie Williams presented the check to Elde ... read more »

Washington County Commissioners Approve Routine Business in Weekly Meeting

Nov 10, 2025

The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning for its regular meeting, approving a full slate of routine contracts, reports, and agreements for the month of October. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation before commissioners reviewed and approved th ... read more »

Dewey Public Schools Bond Election Set for Tuesday, Nov. 18

Nov 11, 2025

Voters who live within the boundaries of Dewey Public Schools will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 18 to cast ballots on a $1.4 million bond issue to benefit the Dewey FFA and agriculture programs. According to a letter from Superintendent Vince Vincent, the bond proposal would construct a ne ... read more »

Area Businesses Honor Veterans with Free Meals and Special Deals for Veterans Day

Nov 11, 2025

This Veterans Day, several Bartlesville-area businesses are showing their appreciation to those who’ve served by offering free meals, drinks, and special discounts to veterans and active-duty service members. From a free cup of coffee to full meals, here’s a roundup of where local her ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Facing Felony Vehicle Charge

Nov 10, 2025

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly operating someone else’s vehicle without permission. 22-year-old Madilynn Dixon was charged on Monday with unauthorized use of a vehicle, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and unlawful possession of drug p ... read more »

Dewey Man Charged With Third-Degree Burglary

Nov 10, 2025

A Dewey man is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking into Dewey Schools and stealing multiple items. 18-year-old Jalen Ricks was charged on Monday with third-degree burglary. According to the Dewey Police Department, Ricks and other students allegedly broke into multiple buildin ... read more »

Osage County Crime Report for October

Nov 10, 2025

The Osage County Sheriff's Office has released its crime stats for the month of October and there were a total of 7,513 calls for service. Of that, 888 phone calls were made to 911 and 81 arrests were made. During the month of October, there were 287 inmates housed at the jail. An alleged ... read more »

Pawhuska Man Charged With Pattern of Criminal Offenses

Nov 10, 2025

A Pawhuska man with multiple felony convictions is facing an additional felony charge. 41-year-old Brandon Jacobson was charged on Monday with pattern of criminal offenses. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Oct. 2, Jacobson allegedly stole a polisher worth $139 from the ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Possession of CDS

Nov 10, 2025

A Bartlesville man with pending felony charges faces an additional charge. 52-year-old Richard Lirette was charged on Monday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authoritie ... read more »

Blue Whale Materials Celebrates Expansion of Bartlesville Facility

Nov 10, 2025

Blue Whale Materials at Bartlesville's Industrial Park held a ceremonial beam signing Monday afternoon, as the lithium-ion battery recycler marks another expansion of their facility.   The expansion follows the commissioning of Blue Whale’s baseline black mass plant in Augu ... read more »

Osage County Annex Needing Better Water Pressure

Nov 10, 2025

The Board of Osage County Commissioners got another update from Dalton Higgins with Higgins Construction regarding progress being made at the annex. Higgins said the hold-up continues to be a lack of water pressure, something that wasn't an issue earlier. Higgins explains why the building ... read more »

Osage Co Fire Department Getting Needed Help

Nov 10, 2025

At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Board members spoke with Frontier Shores Fire Chief Steven Matias and JT Darling with INCOG about major issues they are having with their station, located near Prue. Darling said INCOG gathers emergency REAP funds throughout the year and wit ... read more »

CITY MATTERS Nov. 10

Nov 10, 2025

Bartlesville city leaders discussed community events, redevelopment plans, and the ongoing firefighter union negotiations during City Matters on KWON.   City Manager Mike Bailey, City Attorney Jess Kane, and Chief Financial Officer/City Clerk/Treasurer Jason Muninger joined the progr ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Fringe Benefit Tax

Nov 10, 2025

The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners discussed courthouse improvements, including pipe replacement in the jail. District Three Commissioner Troy Friddle discussed the cost factor for re ... read more »

Green Country Christmas in Full Swing

Nov 10, 2025

Bartlesville Radio is ringing in the holidays with a hometown tradition — the 2025 Green Country Christmas!   Now through Dec. 18, shoppers across Bartlesville and Dewey can support local businesses and win big — with thousands of dollars in prizes up for grabs.   ... read more »