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Man Who Hit School Bus Seen in Court on Friday
Feb 13, 2026
The man who was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a collision with a school bus on Thursday afternoon was seen in Washington County District Court on Friday. Matthew Fields is facing a felony DUI charge and a misdemeanor charge of driving with a canceled or suspended license.
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CAPITOL CALL 2-13-26 Powered by Phillips 66
Feb 13, 2026
State Senator Julie Daniels, State Representative John B. Kane and Judd Strom joined us in -studio on Friday morning for KWON Radio's CAPITOL CALL Powereed by Phillips 66.
Representative John B. Kane brought up the state budger saying, "We are going to get our final c ... read more »
Former Osage Nation Chief Passes Away
Feb 13, 2026
A former Osage Nation principal chief has died.
Jim Gray, who served as chief from 2002 to 2010 and was also a publisher of the Native American Times, died Thursday. He was 64.
Gray served as principal chief for two consecutive terms during a period of unprecedented growth and reform. Dur ... read more »
Lenten Musical Moments
Feb 13, 2026
First Presbyterian Church at 505 South Dewey Ave. in Bartlesville invites you to enjoy beatiful music every Wednesday during Lent at your lunch hour.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Mark Beckwith, Megan Stewart and Lesa Steele with First Prebyterian invited everyone to this even ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Tuesday
Feb 13, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners will meet Tuesday morning due to the President’s Day holiday.
According to an agenda, the commissioners have a fairly light meeting with some standard approvals necessary on reports. Additionally, the commissioners will discuss new homestead exemption ... read more »
Oklahoma Lawmakers Demand Action on Student Walkouts
Feb 13, 2026
A bipartisan group of Oklahoma legislators is calling on State Superintendent Lindel Fields to take immediate action following a series of student walkouts across public schools. The protests, aimed at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and local law enforcement, interrupted classroo ... read more »
Century-Old Comedy Returns to Local Stage
Feb 13, 2026
Theater Bartlesville is bringing a piece of its own history back to the stage later this month.
The theater will present Home and Beauty, a comedy by A. A. Milne, best known as the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh. The show runs February 26–28 and March 6–7 from 7 to 9 p.m., with a Sund ... read more »
Oklahoma Union Senior Pages for Rep. Judd Strom
Feb 12, 2026
Amina Washington, an Oklahoma Union High School senior, spent the week serving in the Oklahoma House of Representatives Page Program, assisting Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan. She served on the House floor while gaining firsthand experience in the legislative process and learning how state laws are deb ... read more »
UPDATE: Man Arrested on DUI Charges After Hitting Bartlesville School Bus
Feb 12, 2026
UPDATE: A man has been arrested on a driving under the influence charge after the vehicle he was driving hit a Bartlesville Public School bus Thursday afternoon.
Bartlesville Police Capt. Travis Martinez says officers responded to the crash on Silver Lake Road between Frank Phillip ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Allegedly Beats Husband
Feb 12, 2026
A Bartlesville woman was seen in Washington County Court on Thursday after allegedly beating her husband. Barbara Morgan is being charged with felony counts of domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a police officer.
When deputies arri ... read more »
Bartlesville Man in Violation of PO Allegedly Has Drugs on Him
Feb 12, 2026
Late Wednesday afternoon, Bartlesville police officers made contact with a victim who alleged a man had violated a protective order violation. Later when the defendant arrived at the Washington County Sheriff's Office, he got an additional felony charge of bringing contraband into the jail.&n ... read more »
Sen. Coleman Introduces Bill to Stiffen DUI Charges
Feb 12, 2026
State Senator Bill Coleman has passed legislation through the Senate Public Safety Committee that would impact those facing multiple DUI charges.
The Senate Bill would allow multiple DUIs to be prosecuted as a felony as opposed to multiple misdemeanors. If this bill were signed into law, pros ... read more »
Bartlesville Police Union Writes Letter in Support of Flock Cameras
Feb 12, 2026
The Bartlesville Fraternal Order of Police have written a letter to City Council members in support of the city’s use of Flock automated license plate readers for law enforcement.
In the letter dated Wednesday, FOP President Brandon Meyer and Vice President Cody Lemmons say the use of t ... read more »
Coffeyville Police Continue Search for Missing Girl
Feb 12, 2026
Authorities in Coffeyville, Kan. are still looking for a missing 17-year-old girl.
Olivia Medsker was last seen in Coffeyville on Jan. 26. Authorities say the teen may still be in the Coffeyville area, but may also be on the move. Medsker may be traveling to Goodland in western Kansas or poss ... read more »
Civitan Park canopy set for April installation
Feb 12, 2026
The shade canopy at Civitan Park is now scheduled for installation in April, nearly a year after the original structure was damaged by a tornado in May 2025. City officials say replacement quotes were requested in June and th ... read more »





