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Bartlesville Woman Charged With Theft in Ramona

Aug 14, 2025

A Bartlesville woman has been charged with a felony second degree burglary charge after breaking into a Ramona home on Wednesday afternoon. It is alleged Tasha Gray entered the front door and took several items, including a laptop worth $1,200. An affidavit states the victim has evidence of G ... read more »

Six Defendants Seen on Drug Paraphernalia Charges

Aug 14, 2025

Six of the 10 individuals involved in the investigation related to the Holbrook Asphalt theft case were seen in Washington County Court on Thursday afternoon. All six individuals face misdemeanor charges of possession of paraphernalia and each face a $500 bond. An affidavit states a search wa ... read more »

First Days of School a Success in Bartlesville, Dewey

Aug 14, 2025

Thousands of Bartlesville Public School students and teachers headed back to the classroom Thursday, as the new academic year begins.   Superintendent Chuck McCauley says there were a few first-day jitters, but all in all, he says it was a great day.   Dewey Public Schoo ... read more »

Yancey to Retire as Owasso Police Chief

Aug 14, 2025

Owasso Police Chief Dan Yancey has officially announced his retirement after more than three decades of dedicated service in law enforcement, including 15 years serving at the helm of the Owasso Police Department. Yancey, who has been planning his departure since last September, steps down fo ... read more »

Open House at Dewey High School Next Tuesday

Aug 14, 2025

Dewey High School will be hosting an open house next Tuesday, giving a chance for students' families to walk around campus and explore the high school.   The open house runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19.             ... read more »

John Pannell Found Guilty of Domestic Abuse

Aug 14, 2025

Bartlesville native John Pannell was found guilty of domestic abuse by strangulation on Thursday in Washington County court.   Pannell appeared in open court on Thursday for a non-jury trial facing the felony charge. Pannell was charged in June 2024 after strangling his soon to be ex ... read more »

OCSO Crime Stats for July

Aug 14, 2025

The Osage County Sheriff's Office released their monthly crime stats for July. In total, there were 8,177 phone calls for service. Of those, 1,213 calls were made to 911.  In July, 92 arrests were made and 287 inmates were housed into the Washington County Jail. There were 28 propert ... read more »

Agapé Mission Empty Bowls

Aug 14, 2025

The Agape Mission Fundraising event "Empty Bowls" is Tuesday,  August 26, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd.   Appearing on KWON's CAR TALK with Brad Doenges, Agape Mission Executive Director Sherri K. Smith&n ... read more »

2025 Washington County Free Fair Sept 2-6: Barn Banter, Moon Pie Eating Contest, Concert, Car Show and More...

Aug 14, 2025

The Washington County Free Fair is September 2-6, at the Washington County Fairgounds in Dewey with a a brand-new theme: Having a Blast!   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Free Fair Chairwoman Rebecca Moses and Vice President Kevin White said the Washington County Free Fair will al ... read more »

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) Awards Tri County Tech for the Fifth Year in a Row

Aug 14, 2025

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) announces that Tri County Tech has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). This honor recognizes school districts that uphold the highest standards of financial reporting and transparenc ... read more »

Pawhuska Hospital in Good Shape Financially

Aug 13, 2025

At Tuesday evening's city council meeting, two staff members from the Pawhuska Hospital gave a report. Administrator Jason McBride said  the clinic had seen just over 1,500 patients for the three month period of April, May and June. He added that nearly 1,300 individuals had made appoint ... read more »

Another Scam Going Around

Aug 13, 2025

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is warning of another scam going around. A local resident recently informed the sheriff's office they received a phone call from a private number and the individuals said they were from the department's, "Federal Civil Division."  ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Assault

Aug 13, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking a window and assaulting a victim.   35-year-old Moises Lopez was charged on Wednesday with domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor after two or more felony convictions.   According to t ... read more »

Osage Nation Rifle Hunt Application is Friday

Aug 13, 2025

Friday is the deadline if you are interested in signing up for the Osage Nation Department of Natural Resources Youth Hunt. The rifle hunt will take place Friday, October 17th through Sunday, October 19th within portions of the Osage Nation.    Osage Nation youth who are aged 6 ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With First-Degree Burglary

Aug 13, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly kicking open a door and striking a victim.   29-year-old Chance Lawyer was charged on Monday with first-degree burglary.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on March 2 at approximately 4:30 a.m. ... read more »