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Brief Lockdown at BHS Friday Morning
Apr 05, 2024
Bartlesville High School was on lockdown for about 17 minutes on Friday morning.
Supt. Chuck McCauley tells Bartlesville Radio that a student had a medical episode in the form of a siezure. Students remained in classrooms so as to clear the halls for medical personnel.
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Phillips 66 Donates Nearly $10K to Washington Co. Fire Dept.
Apr 05, 2024
The Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning, where they are expected to accept a donation from one of Bartlesville’s largest employers.
According to an agenda, Phillips 66 has donated $9,700 to the Washington County Volunteer Fire Department for their operations. The co ... read more »
KANE COLUMN: Honoring Oklahoma's Veterans
Apr 05, 2024
Last week, the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate held a joint session to honor Veterans Awareness Day. Oklahoma takes pride in its military and veteran presence, with over 286,000 veterans making up 8.7% of its population.
Oklahoma's five military installations, wh ... read more »
Wendi Stearman Files for State Senate Republican Race
Apr 05, 2024
It's official: Wendi Stearman has filed and will challenge incumbent Julie Daniels for the Oklahoma 29th Senate District Republican primary in June.
In her first term, Wendi was acknowledged as one of the House's most conservative members. She was one of only two Oklahoma l ... read more »
Unhealthy Air Quality Index Values for Bartlesville Today
Apr 05, 2024
Friday's air quality index value in Bartlesville is rated as unhealthy due to smoke from field and pasture burns.
The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. For example, an AQI value of 50 or below represents good air qu ... read more »
WCSO: Beware of Telephone Scam
Apr 04, 2024
A person claiming to be Michael Clay is calling people saying he is a deputy with the Sheriff's Office.The caller claims the person they are speaking with has a warrant and the person needs to go and get a money order and bring it to the Sheriff's Office.
The Washingt ... read more »
Laura Sanders Named Assistant City Manager
Apr 05, 2024
City of Bartlesville Human Resources Director Laura Sanders has been named assistant city manager following the recent resignation of ACM Tracy Roles.
“I am excited to announce the promotion of Laura Sanders to the position of assistant city manager,” City Manager Mike Bailey sai ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Indicted on Federal Kidnapping Charges
Apr 04, 2024
A Bartlesville man is facing a federal kidnapping charge and several firearm charges.
41-year-old Jerico Lee Reddell, a Cherokee Nation member and resident of Bartlesville, was indicted by a Tulsa Grand Jury on charges of possessing a firearm and ammunition after previously being convicted of ... read more »
Bartlesville History Museum Offers Great View for Eclipse
Apr 03, 2024
For those looking for a great spot to view the solar eclipse, look no further than The Bartlesville Area History Museum. Registered guests will get a pair of glasses and be able to view the event from top floor of city hall. After the eclipse passes, participants are also welcome to tour the Hist ... read more »
Siren System Failure During Ochelata Tornado
Apr 04, 2024
During Monday night's storms, tornadoes touched down in five spots in our area. One of those tornadoes touched down near Ochelata. Although the emergency sirens went off in Bartlesville, the sirens in Ochelata never sounded.
Bartlesville Radio spoke with Washin ... read more »
The Good, The Bad, The BBQ Returns to Hughes Ranch
Apr 04, 2024
You are invited to The 26th Annual The Good, The Bad & The Barbecue charity event on Saturday May 11, 2024 hosted by Robert Hughes and family & the Hughes Ranch.
Even Chairperson Juli Merciez and Elder Care's newly appointed Executive Director Christine Bish ... read more »
Elder Care Names Christina Bishop Executive Director
Apr 04, 2024
The Board of Directors of Washington County Elder Care, Inc. announced that Christina Bishop has been appointed to the role of Executive Director, effective April 1, 2024. Christina has been with Elder Care for 17 years, and she has most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer & Office ... read more »
6 of 10 Bartlesville Charter Changes Fail
Apr 02, 2024
Six of the 10 proposed City Charter changes in Bartlesville failed Tuesday night during a special election.
Voters rejected moving City Council elections from the November ballot to April and extending council terms from two years to three years; restricting city employees from run ... read more »
Videos of Barnsdall Tornado Damage
Apr 02, 2024
We are starting to get some video reports of damage from the Barnsdall tornado from Monday evening. More to come:
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Fomer Felon Arrested on Multiple Possession Charges
Apr 03, 2024
A Bartlesville man was arrested early Wednesday morning on the charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, possession of firearm after former felony conviction, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving with his license suspended.
Elmer Maravilla w ... read more »