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Osage County Getting New Phone System for Annex
Oct 27, 2025
As the transition period from the courthouse building to the annex continues, various decisions are still having to be made. One such item the commissioners were weighing on Monday was deciding which phone system to use for the annex building.
The current phone system in plac ... read more »
Salvation Army Bartlesville Rolls Out New Online Tool
Oct 27, 2025
The Salvation Army Bartlesville has rolled out a new online platform for individuals and families to request help.
Through SAhelp.org, residents of Washington, Osage and Nowata counties can now access assistance directly from their mobile p
hone, tablet or computer without need ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With CDS Possession
Oct 27, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing criminal charges after allegedly smoking methamphetamine in the parking lot of a Bartlesville convenience store.
52-year-old Stacy Gosney was charged on Monday with actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs, possession of a controll ... read more »
Holiday Magic Returns: OKM Music and Woolaroc Join Forces for 2025 Christkindl Market
Oct 27, 2025
Bartlesville’s holiday season is set to sparkle as OKM Music partners with Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve to present the 2025 Christkindl Market, a three-day celebration of lights, music, and festive family fun. The event runs November 28–30 from 4 to 9 p.m. daily at Woolaroc, ... read more »
Holiday Magic Returns: OKM Music and Woolaroc Join Forces for 2025 Christkindl Market
Oct 27, 2025
Bartlesville’s holiday season is set to sparkle as OKM Music partners with Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve to present the 2025 Christkindl Market, a three-day celebration of lights, music, and festive family fun. The event runs November 28–30 from 4 to 9 p.m. daily at Woolaroc, ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With First-Degree Burglary
Oct 27, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking into a residence through a window.
30-year-old Michael McGinnis was charged on Monday with first-degree burglary.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, McGinnis allegedly entered the residence through a windo ... read more »
Cedar Ridge Community Center Open House Wednesday
Oct 27, 2025
The Housing Authority of Osage County is partnering with the Osage County Nutrition Department on Wednesday to take part in an open house showing off the newly renovated Cedar Ridge Community Room in Pawhuska.
This is a space that the nutrition department leases from the hous ... read more »
Osage County Annex Project Moving Along Nicely
Oct 27, 2025
At Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, Dalton Higgins with Higgins Construction gave an update regarding the annex project. Higgins says barring something crazy occurring, the final scope of the project is going to come in under budget.
Higgins says they ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss County Vehicle Use
Oct 27, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met on Monday morning for a regularly scheduled meeting at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners discussed ongoing improvements to the courthouse and accepted bids for hot mix, hot lay asphalt and cold patch, and also for loading/hauling of misc ... read more »
City of Bartlesville Fall Yard Debris Pickup Dates December 8 Through 12
Oct 27, 2025
The City of Bartlesville has announced the next free yard debris pickup will be in December. Crews will be picking up leaves, grass, lawn clipping and branches that must be cut into four feet lengths or less.
Appearing on KWON's CITY MATTERS, Assistant City Manager Laura ... read more »
Dewey to Host Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat on October 31
Oct 27, 2025
Dewey’s annual Halloween Trunk or Treat returns Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. along the 300–400 blocks of Don Tyler Avenue, offering a safe and festive place for local children to trick-or-treat.
Various businesses, individuals, churches, and community organizations w ... read more »
Packed House Turns Out for Dad’s Walk Auction at Osage Casino
Oct 25, 2025
A packed crowd filled the Osage Casino and Hotel in Bartlesville Friday night for the highly anticipated Dad’s Walk Auction, an evening celebrating community, music, and giving back.
The free, ticketed event offered live entertainment, casino night activities, and a spirited live a ... read more »
OKU to Hold FAFSA Night Tuesday
Oct 24, 2025
Oklahoma Union School is holding a FAFSA night on Tuesday to help students and parents fill out the forms.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is designed to determine how much financial aid a student is eligible for when going into college or career school.
OKU’s ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday Morning
Oct 24, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners will meet on Monday morning for a regularly scheduled meeting.
The commissioners will discuss ongoing improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse, vote on a resolution to sponsor a REAP Grant for the Delaware Fire Department and award bids for hot mix, loading ... read more »
Oklahoma Broadband Office Launches Two Projects
Oct 24, 2025
The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) announced the launch of two projects totaling $5.4 million in Welch at Annabelle’s Fun Farm on Friday. The OBO paired with The Junction Internet to launch the projects.
Funding for the two projects came from federal grants in the amount of $2.7 millio ... read more »




