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In-Depth with Rachel Miller and Chris Batchelder on the Future of Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation
Jan 30, 2026
The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation has named Rachel Miller as its new executive director. Miller officially begins the role Feb. 9.
Bartlesville Radio sat down with Miller and foundation board chair Chris Batchelder on Friday for an in-depth discussion on the future of the ... read more »
Board of Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jan 30, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, the Board will consider signing a resolution for the 2025 Osage County employee salary report. The Board will also consider re-bidding the replacement ... read more »
Collinsville Man Allegedly Pushes Victim into Window
Jan 30, 2026
A Collinsville man was seen in Washington County District Court on Friday on a criminal charge of domestic abuse in the presence of a minor. Jacob Findley allegedly shoved a pregnant woman who has a heart condition.
It is alleged that on Thursday evening the female victim attempted ... read more »
Bartlesville Man With Lengthy Criminal History Back in Jail
Jan 30, 2026
A Bartlesville man with a history of domestic abuse is facing another criminal charge. Austin McGrane was seen in Washington County Court on Friday on the felony charge of domestic abuse in the presence of a minor.
An affidavit states McGrane put his hands around the victim's t ... read more »
Bill Targets Teacher Shortage by Starting the Pitch Earlier
Jan 30, 2026
Oklahoma lawmakers are once again taking a swing at the state’s ongoing teacher shortage, this time by aiming younger. Senator Lisa Standridge, a Republican from Norman, has filed Senate Bill 1893, which would create the Teacher Shortage Reduction Act, an initiative designed to spot future ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council to Meet Monday
Jan 30, 2026
The Bartlesville City Council will meet Monday evening to discuss a fairly short agenda of items.
The council is expected to award a bid to repair the roof of the Central Fire Station. The lowest bid is from Commercial Roof Solutions of Oklahoma City for just over $156,000. The funding for th ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Have Short Agenda for Monday's Meeting
Jan 30, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners have a light agenda for Monday’s meeting.
Commissioners are expected to approve a letter to Martin Blum regarding service to the Washington County Free Fair Board and acknowledge a letter from Gov. Kevin Stitt about workforce development.
Addition ... read more »
CAPITOL CALL 1-30-26 Powered by Phillips 66
Jan 30, 2026
State Senator Julie Daniels, State Representative John B. Kane and State Representative Judd Strom joined us in studio on Friday for our CAPITOL CALL program powered by Phillps 66 on KWON.
Senator Daniels said, " I am working on several bills with other people. I'm going t ... read more »
Fire at ServePro in Bartlesville
Jan 30, 2026
Bartlesville Fire Department crews responded to a fire Friday at ServePro at 3996 Wright Rd, Bartlesville.
According to The Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Local 200 Facebook post, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and active fire conditions from floor to ceiling with zer ... read more »
Rural Washington Co. Residential Fire Burns a Shop Building
Jan 30, 2026
The Oglesby and Ochelata Fire Departments responded to a residential fire Thursday night.
Ochelata Fire Chief Kelly Nissen said his department aided Oglesby Fire with the blaze 3040-1190 West 3000 Road.
The fire was contained to a shop building on private prope ... read more »
Blair Ellis Leaves Lasting Mark on Bartlesville Schools
Jan 29, 2026
Blair Ellis has been a fixture in Bartlesville schools for nearly a decade, and it’s hard to imagine the community without her. After nine years as executive director of the Bartlesville Public School Foundation, Ellis is stepping down, with her last day set for Feb. 6. Rachel Miller will t ... read more »
City of Bartlesville Launches Housing Survey
Jan 29, 2026
The City of Bartlesville has launched the development of a comprehensive Housing Plan to establish a shared community vision and clear steps to address local housing needs.
According to a news release from the city, the plan builds on a Housing Study completed in 2024 and focuses o ... read more »
Nowata Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Sexual Abuse
Jan 29, 2026
A Nowata man was sentenced in federal court Thursday after being found guilty by a jury for sexually abusing two teenage girls.
U.S. District Judge John D. Russell ordered 34-year-old Kaleb Scott Smith to serve 19 years in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release. Upon hi ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Have Special Meeting
Jan 29, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for special meeting on Thursday after not being able to meet on Monday.
In what was a short meeting, the board approved several REAP community development projects for local volunteer fire departments. There was also one ... read more »
Krislyn Arthurs Drops “Double Wide”
Jan 29, 2026
Country firebrand Krislyn Arthurs is back with new music, releasing her latest single "Double Wide" today on all major streaming platforms. The song marks her newest step forward as she continues building momentum beyond the local scene, leaning into the raw, no-frills style that&r ... read more »




