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Collision on Highway 169 Claims Life of Collinsville Man
Jan 16, 2026
A 26-year-old Collinsville man was killed in a rear-end collision Thursday on U.S. Highway 169 just south of South 4070 Road, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
Troopers report that both vehicles were traveling north when a tractor-trailer stopped to allow another vehicle to make a wid ... read more »
Collinsville Man Killed in Thursday Morning Wreck
Jan 15, 2026
A Collinsville man was killed Thursday morning following a collision on Highway 169 in Rogers County.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 26-year-old Matthew Downing died after rear-ending a semi-truck just after 10 a.m. Troopers say both vehicles were traveling northbound on Highway 169 just so ... read more »
Oklahoma Union's Lauryn Jackson Named December Patriot Auto Student of the Month
Jan 15, 2026
Oklahoma Union High School senior Lauryn Jackson has been named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for December, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.
Lauryn is heavily involved in a wide range of activities, serving as president of the National Honor Society whil ... read more »
Bartlesville's Jackson Miller Named Patriot Auto December Student of the Month
Jan 15, 2026
Bartlesville High School senior Jackson Miller has been named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for December, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.
Jackson is active in a wide range of extracurricular activities, balancing athletics, fine arts and community servi ... read more »
Dewey's Bailey Ostrosky Named ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month
Jan 15, 2026
Dewey High School senior Bailey Ostrosky has been named the ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month for December.
Bailey has taken advanced science courses throughout high school, beginning biology early and moving into chemistry and higher-level classes ahead of schedule. Her int ... read more »
Bartlesville's City Ride Seeking Input on Future of Public Transportation
Jan 15, 2026
Bartlesville's City Ride is seeking input on the future of public transportation.
City Ride is operated by Cimarron Public Transit on behalf of the city. The organization operates public transportation services for multiple communities in Creek, Kay, Osage, Pawnee and Washingto ... read more »
Daniels Files Bill to Eliminate Term 'West Bank' in State Government Materials
Jan 15, 2026
Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, filed legislation Thursday that requires state agencies to use the name of “Judea and Samaria” instead of the term “West Bank” in official government materials.
“I introduced Senate Bill 2153 to correct ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Possession of CDS
Jan 15, 2026
A Bartlesville man with a pending felony charge is facing additional criminal charges.
30-year-old Michael McGinnis was charged on Thursday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS).
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authorities perform ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Convicted of Conspiracy
Jan 15, 2026
A Bartlesville man pleaded guilty in Washington County District Court after conspiring to rob someone on Dec. 21, 2024.
34-year-old Adam Martin was convicted of first-degree burglary, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, feloniously pointing a firearm, conspiracy and threaten ... read more »
Absentee Ballot Deadline Approaching
Jan 15, 2026
The deadline is approaching to request an absentee ballot in Osage County if you want to be able to vote in an upcoming February election. In order to vote in the Tuesday, February 10 State Representative District 35, City of Pawhuska at-large and the Caney Valley Special election, you must reque ... read more »
Nowata Schools Breaks Ground at Athletic Facilities
Jan 15, 2026
Nowata Public Schools broke ground on a new practice facility and dressing room on Thursday morning.
The project is part of a $16.8 million bond that was passed by voters on April 1.
Superintendent Mindy Englett discussed the benefits of the new practice facility.
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Free Landfill Coupons for Bartlesville Residents
Jan 15, 2026
Utility customers residing within the city limits of Bartlesville should expect a coupon that will be good for one free trip to the landfill. This can be used any time during the year and residents should get the coupon this month.
The City of Bartlesville stresses this is fo ... read more »
Pawhuska Getting System Notifying Residents of Outages
Jan 15, 2026
During Tuesday's city council meeting in Pawhuska, a contract was signed with OUTIFI, a system that will alert people of outages in town and when power should be restored. It is an automated texting system, but as City Manager Carol Jones says, it can do so much more.
Jones say ... read more »
Local Agencies Trained to Assist with OHFA Rental Aid
Jan 15, 2026
Several Bartlesville-area service organizations have completed official training to help eligible residents apply for the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency’s (OHFA) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program. The training allows staff at these agencies to assist applicants with navigating ... read more »
Tri County Tech on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Jan 15, 2026
Whether it's college or a career, Tri County Tech wants their students to be ready. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tri County Tech Student Services Director Laci Davis shared everything from the January 15th Student Open House to classes leading in careers from dental hygiene to nursing.
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