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Free Car Seat Safety Check Scheduled for June 16
Jun 01, 2026
Families will have an opportunity to ensure their children are traveling safely during a free Car Seat Safety Check hosted by the Washington County Health Department on Tuesday, June 16.
The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Central Middle School, 815 S.E. Delaware Ave., in Bart ... read more »
UPDATE: Shooting at Bartlesville Shopping Center
May 31, 2026
UPDATED STORY (6-1-26 at 12:20 p.m.)
A shooting Sunday afternoon at a Bartlesville shopping center may be considered justified under Oklahoma's "Stand Your Ground" law, accordi ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Revisit AEP Proposal
Jun 01, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners heard from Lindsey Rovenstine from Protect Rural Oklahoma (PRO), regarding a proposed transmission line project from American Electric Power (AEP) that ... read more »
Kiwanis Freedom Fest to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Bartlesville
Jun 01, 2026
Bartlesville’s annual Kiwanis Freedom Fest returns to Sooner Park on July 4 with an expanded fireworks show and a full evening of family activities celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with food trucks and children’s inflatables, ... read more »
Antiques, Memories, and One Last Hurrah
Jun 01, 2026
The 35th Annual Dewey Antique Show & Sale returns to the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for its final show, featuring vendors from across the region and plenty of vintage finds.
Admission is $5, and proceeds benefit local nonprofits along with two ... read more »
Dewey City Council Meeting Postponed
Jun 01, 2026
The Dewey City Council meeting scheduled for Monday evening has been postponed due to lack of quorum. They are looking at a reschedule date, but no information on that date is available at this time. We will keep you updated.
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Bartlesville Man Facing Child Exploitation Charges
May 29, 2026
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday after officers investigated inappropriate messages and photos on his personal device. Colton Lee is facing felony charges of violation of the Oklahoma computer crimes act and being in possession of child sexual abuse material.
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Bartlesville Man Charged With Breaking Protective Order
May 29, 2026
A Bartlesville man found himself facing several misdemeanor charges and one felony charge on Friday after allegedly breaking a protective order from 2023. It is alleged that Steven Vigil sent a text message to the victim, but the protective order doesn't expire until 2029.
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Texas Man Facing Third Degree Burglary Charges
May 29, 2026
A Texas man is facing a felony charge of third degree burglary after rummaging around a vehicle outside of a local bar. The victim spotted the defendant, Levi Birmingham standing at her car door digging around inside on Wednesday evening.
An affidavit states officers made con ... read more »
Possible Water Rate Increase Among Items For Monday's Bartlesville City Council Meeting
May 29, 2026
The Bartlesville City Council will tackle a full agenda Monday evening, including discussions on potential increases to water and trash rates, changes to city smoking regulations and the termination of a major economic development agreement.
Council members will review the results ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
May 29, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners will hold their first meeting of June Monday morning with a few items on the agenda.
The commissioners are expected to discuss three agreements, one from the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension and two from the sheriff's office. T ... read more »
Gov. Stitt Touts Accomplishments at Bartlesville Luncheon
May 29, 2026
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt spoke Friday about his administration’s fiscal policies, economic development efforts and education reforms during a farewell luncheon hosted by the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce at Tri County Tech.
Speaking to community and business leaders ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet on Monday
May 29, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, there will be consideration to sign a resolution that would direct the treasurer to reimburse to the county election board secretary account, maintenan ... read more »
Stitt Signs No More Phones in School into Law
May 28, 2026
This week, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a law into effect requiring Oklahoma schools to adopt policies that will prohibit students from using their phone throughout the day. This is something Stitt had challenged districts to begin enforcing two years ago and he is glad to see it become l ... read more »
OKU Announces Calendar for Next School Year
May 28, 2026
Oklahoma Union School has released their calendar for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
The first day of school will be Tuesday, Aug. 18, the final day of school will be Wednesday, May 12.
OKU will have early release Wednesdays throughout the year. Those dates are Se ... read more »




