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AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
Feb 21, 2025
By David Bauder
Associated Press
The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the blocking of its journalists.
The lawsuit was filed Friday afternoon in U.S. Di ... read more »
Hominy Man Facing Contraband Charge
Feb 21, 2025
A Hominy man is facing felony charges after allegedly bringing meth into jail.
71-year-old William Hargus was charged on Friday with possession of a firearm after a conviction of a felony and possession of contraband in jail or a penal institution.
According to the B ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Grand Larceny Charge
Feb 21, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly taking chainsaws, a gun and a lockbox from a residence.
20-year-old Tristan Wimberly was charged on Friday with grand larceny and knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property.
According to the Bartlesvi ... read more »
Blood Drive in Pawhuska Next Week
Feb 21, 2025
With the cold weather this week and sickness last week, blood supply is in high demand. That is why the Oklahoma Blood Institute will be holding a blood drive next Thursday in Pawhuska.
Plenty of spots are available for the 31 vacancies that need to be filled. The blood drive will be he ... read more »
Council Approves Lease With Arrowhead for Baseball, Softball Complexes
Feb 21, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council approved an agreement Friday for locally-owned Arrowhead, LLC to manage the Price Fields baseball complex and Artunoff softball complex for the next three years.
Arrowhead was one of five organizations who submitted to take over management of the facil ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Feb 21, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, the Board will consider appointing free fair board members to the board of directors. There will also be consideration to sign a contract with Mi ... read more »
Arvest to Host Homeownership Seminar Feb. 27
Feb 21, 2025
Arvest will host a lunch and learn for future and current homeowners on Thursday, Feb. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Arvest Bank east side location north community room at 4225 SE Adams Rd.
The “Buy It, Build It, Boost It” seminar will focus on how to make your dream home a reali ... read more »
Capitol Call Powered by Phillips 66 2-21-25
Feb 21, 2025
The severe winter weather disrupted the Oklahoma Legislature this week, forcing schedule adjustments and delaying committee meetings. Lawmakers worked to recalibrate, ensuring critical legislation remained on track.
State Senator Julie Daniels highlighted progress on an ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council to Hold Workshop on Flock Cameras
Feb 21, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council will hold a special workshop meeting on Monday evening to discuss Flock camera systems and council meeting rules.
Flock camera systems are automated license plate readers that snap a photo of the rear-end of vehicles as they drive by locations where the cameras a ... read more »
See American Edge Products at Demo Day on March 1st in Barnsdall
Feb 21, 2025
American Edge Products, a family-owned business dedicated to providing top-quality skid steer attachments and hydraulic services, is excited to invite everyone to its upcoming Demo Day on Saturday, March 1st. The event will take place from 9 AM to 4 PM at 14039 SH-11 in Barnsdall, OK. at Kelley ... read more »
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Big Cats Weather the Big Storm
Feb 21, 2025
As winter storms blanket Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in snow and ice, the dedicated animal care team is working tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of over 100 rescued big cats and other wildlife. With temperatures plunging, the refuge faces the dual challenge of keeping ani ... read more »
Washington County Democratic Party Convention To Be Held April 5, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
The Washington County Democratic Party of Oklahoma is conducting its biennial County Convention on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
All registered Democrats residing in Washington County are eligible to attend. During the Convention, attendees will select officers for each preci ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Second Degree Burglary
Feb 20, 2025
Early Friday morning, a victim advised officers that he was watching the defendant, Tanner Edwards take items from his storefront. Edwards is being charged with second degree burglary after it is alleged officers spotted the suspect inside the building wearing a black jacket, backpack and mask. T ... read more »
Owasso Man Facing Charges of Driving Under the Influence
Feb 20, 2025
An Owasso man is facing two misdemeanor charges after allegedly driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Eric Provorse is being charged with driving or operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and transporting an intoxicating beverage.
A probabl ... read more »
Former Phillips Petroleum Board Member David Boren Dies
Feb 20, 2025
David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma and serve on the Board of Directors for Phillips Petroleum Company after his retirement from politics, has died. He was 83.
Family friend Bob Burke says the inf ... read more »