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Pawhuska City Manager Says EMS Have Been Staying Busy

Jul 16, 2026

Summer months can often be a busy time for medical personnel across the country due to extreme heat facing Americans. During Pawhuska's city council meeting on Tuesday evening, City Manager Carol Jones talked about how busy Pawhuska's life-saving units have been in the last month. &nb ... read more »

Cavalcade Street Dance Leads to Juvenile Altercation

Jul 16, 2026

During Tuesday evening's Cavalcade street dance in downtown Pawhuska, an altercation broke out between a few juveniles. One individual attempted to flee, but was arrested shortly thereafter.   A Pawhuska Police Department Facebook post states because juveniles are involved, they ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Stalking and Intimidation

Jul 16, 2026

A Bartlesville man with three pending criminal charges this year is now facing felony charges.   18-year-old River York was charged on Wednesday with stalking in violation of a protective order and intimidation of a witness.   According to the Washington County Sheriff&# ... read more »

Lankford Presses DNI Pick on Iran

Jul 16, 2026

Sen. James Lankford spent part of Thursday's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing pressing President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, on everything from Iran's terror network to whether the nation's intelligence bureaucracy has gotten a l ... read more »

Osage Nation Health System Receives Rehab Facility Accreditation

Jul 16, 2026

The Osage Nation Health System has received an accreditation for its primary residential treatment center serving Native American communities. The Osage Nation has been  accredited for several years and CEO of the Osage Nation Health System, Mark Rogers says it means a great deal to be recog ... read more »

Tri County Tech Reintroduces Drivers Ed Classes, Adult Cooking Sessions

Jul 16, 2026

Tri County Tech is expanding its educational offerings this fall with the return of driver's education, new community cooking classes and continued investment in workforce training as students prepare to return to campus next month.   On Thursday's Community Connection on KWO ... read more »

Two Individuals Charged With Conspiracy, Embezzlement

Jul 15, 2026

Two individuals were seen in Washington County Court on Wednesday after attempting to take items from a local business. It is alleged Tahya Ogans rang up items and allowed an individual to leave without paying on three different occasions. As a result, see is facing felony charges of embezzlement ... read more »

Crews Begin $1.1M Street Project in Several Bartlesville Neighborhoods

Jul 15, 2026

A $1.1 million street preservation project is underway in several Bartlesville neighborhoods after the City Council approved a construction contract earlier this month.   The council approved a contract to complete preventive maintenance work in the Prairie Ridge and Stone Branch sub ... read more »

Bartlesville Tree Disposal Site to Remain Open Until July 23

Jul 15, 2026

Bartlesville residents will have an additional week to dispose of tree debris from the July 4 storm at a temporary free disposal site after city officials extended its operating dates through July 23.   The site, which had been scheduled to close this week, will remain open from 7 a. ... read more »

Pawhuska Council Gets Financial Update

Jul 15, 2026

At Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, City Manager Carol Jones gave her monthly financial update. Jones said the transition period between fiscal years can be tricky, but she feels good about the way the fiscal year finished.   Jones added that she recently met w ... read more »

Pratt, Kan. Man Charged With Assault With a Weapon

Jul 15, 2026

A Pratt, Kan. man is facing a felony charge in Washington County after allegedly trying to stab someone.   27-year-old Cartman Cross-Dunn was charged on Wednesday with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, the vic ... read more »

Abatement Properties a Talking Point During Pawhuska Council Meeting

Jul 15, 2026

During Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, Fire Marshal Mike Bayro addressed the council about abatement properties, citing they are behind in that department.    Bayro said completing an abatement can be a lengthy process and with the City of Pawhuska being ... read more »

Barnsdall School Enrollment Information

Jul 15, 2026

Barnsdall Public Schools has released enrollment information for the 2026-2027 school year. Supply lists for elementary students are also available on the Barnsdall Public Schools Facebook page.  If enrolling at Barnsdall Schools for the first time, you can show up on Monday and bring a ... read more »

45th Annual Green Country Rodeo July 23, 24 and 25

Jul 15, 2026

The Bartlesville Roundup Club presents the 45th Annual Green Country Rodeo—nationally recognized as one of the "10 best rodeos to go to in 48 states" ---July 23, 24, and 26 at the BRUC Arena, located one mile west of Bartlesville on Highway 60 across from the airport.   ... read more »

Lankford Talks Iraq, Iran, and Senate Tributes on Fox News

Jul 15, 2026

Oklahoma Senator James Lankford stopped by The Faulkner Focus on Fox News this week to discuss the White House visit by Iraq’s new prime minister, calling the meeting with President Donald Trump an important step in maintaining a strong U.S.-Iraq relationship. Lankford said Iraq remains a k ... read more »