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Bartlesville Woman Charged With Unauthorized Use of Vehicle
Aug 04, 2025
A Bartlesville woman was seen out of custody at the Washington County Courthouse on Monday after allegedly being in unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in March.
An affidavit states deputies responded to a local body shop and the owner of the business said the defendant, Sherry Barnes, rented ... read more »
Dewey Man Killed in Auto-Ped Collision Saturday Night
Aug 04, 2025
A Dewey man was killed Saturday night after being hit by a vehicle.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 74-year-old William Ogans was walking on or near State Highway 123 between Bartlesville and Dewey Saturday night when he was hit by a vehicle driven by a 61-year-old female.
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Osage Co Commissioners Meet Briefly Monday
Aug 04, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a brief meeting on Monday morning.
At that meeting, one utility permit was signed for district three and an agreement was signed with Nimbus Resililence Solutions, LLC for FEMA. This is a compliant hazard mitigation plan that wa ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Aug 04, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners met on Monday at 9 a.m. with only a few things to talk about during the meeting.
The County Commissioners approved the Business Services Agreement for the Emergency Operations Center Phones with BTC Broadband, permanent right away for public tran ... read more »
Voter Registration Approaches for City of Dewey Election
Aug 04, 2025
Aug. 15, 2025, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Sept. 9, Special City of Dewey Election, Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House said today.
House said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and ... read more »
Cattle Stolen From Osage Nation Ranch
Aug 02, 2025
The Osage Nation Police Department reports that between Wednesday, July 23 and Friday, July 25, five cows and 12 calves were stolen from the Osage Nation Ranch. Osage Nation Ranch employees also found more than 12 cows deceased on Sunday, July 27 at the ranch.
After gathering information from ... read more »
Bartlesville Equality Board Postpones Pride and Bans Public Drag Performances
Aug 02, 2025
The 2025 Pride Festival in Bartlesville has been postponed and public drag show have been banned--not by city officials, but by The Bartlesville Equality Board.
The Bartlesville Equality Board recently voted to postpone the city’s 2025 Pride festival and ban public drag performance ... read more »
Gov. Stitt Bans Public Funds for Abortions
Aug 01, 2025
Radio Oklahoma News Network
Gov. Kevin Stitt issues an executive order Friday halting any public funds to agencies associated with abortion services.
The order specifically directs the agencies to cease all public funding for any individual or organization affiliate ... read more »
27 Oklahomans Sentenced in Prison Meth Trafficking Ring
Aug 01, 2025
Radio Oklahoma News Network
A nearly two-year-long federal investigation leads to three Oklahoma inmates being convicted in a federal drug trafficking case.
Zachary Clark, Brandon Horne and Johnny Ross were already serving time in state prison when they directed a methamphetami ... read more »
Tulsa County Confirms First Case of West Nile Virus
Aug 01, 2025
Radio Oklahoma News Network
Tulsa County health officials confirm their first case of West Nile Virus this season.
The health department recommend draining water collectors like buckets, flowerpots and tires. Prevention steps can include wearing insect repellent containing ... read more »
Friends, Family Gather for Dedication of Jim Bohnsack Community Room
Aug 01, 2025
More than 100 friends, family members and associates at the Arvest Friday Forum gathered at Arvest's eastside branch in Bartlesville Friday for the dedication of the Jim Bohnsack Community Room.
Bohnsack hosted the Friday Forum since 1985. He retired to Florida, passing the hos ... read more »
SPCA Featured Pet of the Week: Bonded Pair
Aug 01, 2025
Sometimes facing the world alone is at least half of your problems. A world that is cruel and built for two, sometimes having a partner is the way to go.
At 3 or 4 years old, Little Kitty and Big Kitty have found companionship, safety and comfort in each other since before coming t ... read more »
Tulsa Woman Takes Advantage of Disaster Relief Loan
Aug 01, 2025
A Tulsa woman appeared out of custody in Washington County Court on Friday after allegedly applying for a disaster relief loan that she didn't qualify for. Brittany Hester is charged with three felony counts of falsely obtaining credit, being in violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act a ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Briefly on Monday
Aug 01, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for what appears to be a brief meeting on Monday morning.
At that meeting, there will be discussion and possible action taken to open and award the bids for the relocation of a section of the grandstands at the Osage County Fairground ... read more »
Truity Credit Union Introduces A New Logo and a Brand Refresh
Aug 01, 2025
Truity Credit Union announces the launch of a refreshed brand identity. This transformation is the result of a long-term initiative to modernize Truity’s image while staying true to its core values and mission.
Truity is rolling out a new logo and visual identity across all g ... read more »