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Pawhuska Pool to Open Next Week

Jun 01, 2026

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 »

New Extended Foster Care Program Unveiled

Jun 01, 2026

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 »

Osage Co Commissioners Have Standard Monday Meeting

Jun 01, 2026

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 »

Free Car Seat Safety Check Scheduled for June 16

Jun 01, 2026

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 »

UPDATE: Shooting at Bartlesville Shopping Center

May 31, 2026

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 »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Revisit AEP Proposal

Jun 01, 2026

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 »

Kiwanis Freedom Fest to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Bartlesville

Jun 01, 2026

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 »

Antiques, Memories, and One Last Hurrah

Jun 01, 2026

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 »

Dewey City Council Meeting Postponed

Jun 01, 2026

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 »

Bartlesville Man Facing Child Exploitation Charges

May 29, 2026

A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday after officers investigated inappropriate messages and photos on his personal device. Colton Lee is facing felony charges of violation of the Oklahoma computer crimes act and being in possession of child sexual abuse material. & ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Breaking Protective Order

May 29, 2026

A Bartlesville man found himself facing several misdemeanor charges and one felony charge on Friday after allegedly breaking a protective order from 2023. It is alleged that Steven Vigil sent a text message to the victim, but the protective order doesn't expire until 2029.    ... read more »

Texas Man Facing Third Degree Burglary Charges

May 29, 2026

A Texas man is facing a felony charge of third degree burglary after rummaging around a vehicle outside of a local bar. The victim spotted the defendant, Levi Birmingham standing at her car door digging around inside on Wednesday evening.    An affidavit states officers made con ... read more »

Possible Water Rate Increase Among Items For Monday's Bartlesville City Council Meeting

May 29, 2026

The Bartlesville City Council will tackle a full agenda Monday evening, including discussions on potential increases to water and trash rates, changes to city smoking regulations and the termination of a major economic development agreement.   Council members will review the results ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday

May 29, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their first meeting of June Monday morning with a few items on the agenda.   The commissioners are expected to discuss three agreements, one from the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension and two from the sheriff's office. T ... read more »

Gov. Stitt Touts Accomplishments at Bartlesville Luncheon

May 29, 2026

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt  spoke Friday about his administration’s fiscal policies, economic development efforts and education reforms during a farewell luncheon hosted by the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce at Tri County Tech.   Speaking to community and business leaders ... read more »