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Utility customers in Bartlesville will pay higher rates for water, wastewater and trash service beginning July 1 after the City Council approved increases Monday aimed at offsetting inflation and declining usage volumes.   For a typical residential customer using 6,000 gallons of wat ... read more »

The Nowata City Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.   The commissioners approved a resolution for charter amendments, specifically making some changes to the role of treasurer.   Commissioner Dean Bridges explain ... read more »

The Osage Nation held its general election on Monday night and Joe Tillman was elected as the tribe's next chief to replace Geoffrey Standing Bear. Tillman defeated Scott Bighorse.    John Shaw defeated Scott Johnson to become the next Assistant Principal Chief of the Osage ... read more »

The Nowata City Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.   The commissioners will review reports from the police and fire chiefs, animal control, city manager, treasurer and the code enforcement officer. The commissioners will dis ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing criminal charges after allegedly abusing someone.   40-year-old Justin Harper was charged on Monday with domestic abuse by assault and battery and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, a ... read more »

A Copan man is facing criminal charges after allegedly punching someone.   49-year-old Curtis Thomas was charged on Monday with domestic abuse by assault and battery.   According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Thomas allegedly got into a physical altercat ... read more »

Pawhuska's public pool is set to open on Tuesday, June 9. It will be open from noon to 5 p.m. each day except for Monday's. Day passes cost $4 and seniors over the age off 55 can get in for $2.    Season passes are available and can be purchased individually or at a fami ... read more »

Oklahoma will begin offering extended foster care services to eligible young adults through age 21 starting July 1, following the enactment of legislation signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt. The new program, created under Senate Bill 1806 authored by Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, allows ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners held a productive meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    There was a resolution signed that directs the treasurer to reimburse the county election board salary account, maintenance and operations general fund account and the coun ... read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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. ... read more »