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Ochelata Man Charged With Felony DUI
Feb 02, 2026
An Ochelata man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
21-year-old Hunter Inman was charged on Monday with felony DUI and faces a misdemeanor charge of failure to pay taxes due to state.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), at approxim ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Maiming and Strangulation
Feb 02, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly strangling someone.
18-year-old Kolby Stark was charged on Monday with maiming and domestic assault and battery by strangulation.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Stark allegedly abused the victim from August 2024 ... read more »
Stitt Delivers Final State Address
Feb 02, 2026
On Monday afternoon, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt gave his final state of the state address. During his remarks, Stitt highlighted the accomplishments he and his team made during his last seven years in office.
The State Superintendent is a position voted on by the people. T ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Aggravated DUI
Feb 02, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
38-year-old Olen Barnes was charged on Monday with aggravated DUI, and faces misdemeanor charges of failure to maintain insurance or security and speeding.
According to the Washington Coun ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Introduced to New County Ag Educator
Feb 02, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners were introduced Monday to the new agricultural educator from the OSU Extension Service.
Keaton Herrmann began his new role in January.
One of Herrmann's roles will be with Washington County 4-H, guiding and mentoring students t ... read more »
Citizens Urge Deeper Review of Bartlesville Bond Vote Ahead of Feb. 10 Election
Feb 02, 2026
Shelle Griffith and Amanda Veley appeared on KWON Radio’s COMMUNITY CONNECTION to share concerns about the process behind Bartlesville’s Feb. 10 city bond election, urging voters to take a deeper look before approving long-term debt.
Griffith said her concern is not with the ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Approve 2025 Salary Report
Feb 02, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
There was one utility permit signed during Monday's brief meeting and a resolution for the Osage County employee salary report was signed. County ... read more »
Nowata City Commissioners Meeting Monday Evening
Feb 02, 2026
The Nowata City Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
The commissioners will hear reports from various department representatives. They will possibly take action on multiple items involving a ball park lease, new pricing for ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Talk Courthouse Maintenance
Feb 02, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners met for the first time in February on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners discussed and reviewed quotes for improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse, involving air filters and coils. District Three Commissioner Troy Fridd ... read more »
Theater Bartlesville Celebrates 100 Years
Feb 02, 2026
Theater Bartlesville had its beginning on February 16, 1925. Coming up on February 26 throught 28 and March 6th, 7th, and 8th, Theater Bartlesville's very first play will get a new life 100 years later.
The story revolves around the Marden family, focusing on George and Olivia ... read more »
Lankford Drops Another “Federal Fumbles” Report
Feb 02, 2026
Senator James Lankford is back with the ninth edition of his annual Federal Fumbles report, a greatest-hits list of government waste, fraud, and what-can-possibly-go-wrong spending decisions that together total billions of taxpayer dollars.
The Oklahoma Republican’s latest report flags ... read more »
BFD Crews Fight an Early Monday Morning Fire in Bartlesville
Feb 02, 2026
The Bartlesville Fire Department was dispatched 300 block of southeast Rockwood Avenue at about 3:03 a.m. Monday morning. The crews arrived at 3:07 am.
Bartlesville Fire Chief H.C. Call said crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire conditions. The original call came in as t ... read more »
Dewey Council to Review Audit, Grant Funding
Feb 02, 2026
The Dewey City Council is scheduled to review the city’s annual financial audit and consider accepting federal rural economic aid when it meets Monday night at City Hall.
Council members are expected to hear a presentation on the city’s audit for the most recent fiscal year, offer ... read more »
Update: Silver Alert Issued for Bartlesville Woman
Jan 31, 2026
UPDATE:
Silver Alert-Missing Person Update at 12:23PM. 74-year-old Donna Jackson was found to be safe and with a friend in Bartlesville. Officers have verified she is doing ok and family has been notified.
ORIGINAL STORY:
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One Hospitalized, Firefighter Briefly Trapped in Bartlesville House Fire
Jan 31, 2026
One person was hospitalized and a firefighter briefly became trapped during a structure fire early Saturday morning in Bartlesville.
According to Bartlesville Fire Chief HC Call, crews were dispatched to a house fire in the 1500 block of Southwest Oak Avenue at approximately 6:40 a ... read more »




