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Osage Co Commissioners Get More Funding for Districts
Jul 30, 2025
Osage County Assessor Ed Quinton Jr. informed the Board of Osage County Commissioner of a surplus. With those funds, he suggested giving each district $75,000 for the commissioners to use as they see fit. Quinton added this is something he would like to do in future years if that is possible.
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Man Escapes From Dick Connor Correctional Facility
Jul 30, 2025
A search is underway after a man escaped from the Dick Connor Correctional Facility Wednesday morning. Ponca Green, who also escaped from a penal institution in 2009, has noticeable tattoos on his face and neck area.
Green should be considered dangerous. If you see someone matching Gree ... read more »
West Tuxedo Bridge Reopens After Months-Long Project
Jul 30, 2025
The westbound Tuxedo Boulevard bridge in Bartlesville is finally open.
Striping was recently completed following a 10-month project to re-deck the west bridge and both westbound lanes are open.
A pothole formed on the bridge in January 2023, causing one lane of traffic to be closed. The c ... read more »
Voter Registration Deadline for Pawhuska Bond Election Nears
Jul 30, 2025
The deadline to register for the upcoming Pawhuska School District Special Bond Election is Friday, August 15th. Voters living within the school district will vote on a $3.7 million bond that will go toward facility improvements and transportation upgrades. In order for the bond to pass, 60 perce ... read more »
Former Gov. George Nigh Dies at 98, Leaves Bartlesville Legacy
Jul 30, 2025
Former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh died Wednesday at the age of 98.
The McAlester native had important roles in developing Bartlesville into the community it is today.
In August 1981, Nigh introduced a $49.8 million plan to reconstruct U.S. 75 as a four-lane highway between Bartl ... read more »
Bartlesville Chamber Event Highlights for August/September
Jul 30, 2025
The Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce works to ensure that issues impacting members are moving in a direction that benefits the business community.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Judy Williams with the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce talked about several events for chamber memb ... read more »
Bartlesville Aglow: Love in Action Saturday 1-3pm
Jul 29, 2025
Bartlesville Aglow is coming together with other organizations and churches to demonstrate love of Jesus Christ to our community and our fellow neighbors.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Debra Doherty, Dorliss Blalock, a Tabitha Monson with Aglow invited everyone to their"L ... read more »
What Is the Benefit of the Bartlesville Municipal Airport?
Jul 28, 2025
Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, Bartlesville Municipal Airport Director Mike Richardson addressed an email he received from a citizen that plainly asked: What is the benefit of the airport to the average Bartlesville citizen?
Richardson took the time to answer t ... read more »
Osage Co Free Fair Board Needing More Funding
Jul 29, 2025
At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Dee Chambers with the Free Fair Board went to the commissioners asking for additional funding and requesting to get that funding earlier than they have in the past few years.
Chambers said with the free fair being so close t ... read more »
Bartlesville Youth Rewarded for Meeting the 50 Yard Challege for Mowing Lawns
Jul 29, 2025
Rodney Smith Jr., the founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service, came to Bartlesville this week to pay a visit to a young man who had mowed over 50 yards for the elderly and disadvantaged.
According to Smith, Bartlesville's Nicholas "Garrett" Bridges, 14, rec ... read more »
Tulsa Co. Man With Criminal History Seen in Washington Co.
Jul 29, 2025
A Tulsa man with a lengthy criminal history was seen in Washington County Court on Tuesday on a felony grand larceny charge. Drew Whipple allegedly went into an area business and stole a dolly and tote without paying for it.
An affidavit states Whipple was seen on video walki ... read more »
Arvest to Rename Community Room in Honor of Jim Bohnsack
Jul 29, 2025
Arvest Bank will honor a Bartlesville treasure during the Friday Forum at the bank's eastside branch.
Arvest Local Bank President David Nickel made the big announcement.
Jim Bohnsack was a fixture in the community and spent his life making a positive difference i ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Gets a Sixth DUI
Jul 29, 2025
A Bartlesville man found himself in the Washington County Jail on Monday facing a sixth felony DUI charge. Daniel Baginski also faces charges of transporting an open container, driving with a canceled or suspended license and failure to maintain security or insurance.
An affi ... read more »
Dr. Jim Garlow to Speak at Oklahoma Wesleyan University on August 11
Jul 27, 2025
Dr. Jim Garlow, founder and CEO of the Well-Versed ministry, will return to Bartlesville for a special speaking event at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The free event is on Monday, August 11, at 7 p.m. in the university chapel.
Dr. Garlow is a former faculty member at the ... read more »
Drug Arrest on Highway 75 in Washington County
Jul 29, 2025
A traffic stop on Highway 75 near Bartlesville leads to a drug arrest.
This week a Bartlesville K9 officer made a traffic stop on a Honda Sedan. The Sedan was seen traveling 78mph in a posted 70mph zone. Officers made contact with the driver and while one officer spoke to the drive ... read more »