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Two Individuals Charged With Conspiracy, Embezzlement

Jul 15, 2026

Two individuals were seen in Washington County Court on Wednesday after attempting to take items from a local business. It is alleged Tahya Ogans rang up items and allowed an individual to leave without paying on three different occasions. As a result, see is facing felony charges of embezzlement ... read more »

Crews Begin $1.1M Street Project in Several Bartlesville Neighborhoods

Jul 15, 2026

A $1.1 million street preservation project is underway in several Bartlesville neighborhoods after the City Council approved a construction contract earlier this month.   The council approved a contract to complete preventive maintenance work in the Prairie Ridge and Stone Branch sub ... read more »

Bartlesville Tree Disposal Site to Remain Open Until July 23

Jul 15, 2026

Bartlesville residents will have an additional week to dispose of tree debris from the July 4 storm at a temporary free disposal site after city officials extended its operating dates through July 23.   The site, which had been scheduled to close this week, will remain open from 7 a. ... read more »

Pawhuska Council Gets Financial Update

Jul 15, 2026

At Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, City Manager Carol Jones gave her monthly financial update. Jones said the transition period between fiscal years can be tricky, but she feels good about the way the fiscal year finished.   Jones added that she recently met w ... read more »

Pratt, Kan. Man Charged With Assault With a Weapon

Jul 15, 2026

A Pratt, Kan. man is facing a felony charge in Washington County after allegedly trying to stab someone.   27-year-old Cartman Cross-Dunn was charged on Wednesday with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, the vic ... read more »

Abatement Properties a Talking Point During Pawhuska Council Meeting

Jul 15, 2026

During Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, Fire Marshal Mike Bayro addressed the council about abatement properties, citing they are behind in that department.    Bayro said completing an abatement can be a lengthy process and with the City of Pawhuska being ... read more »

Barnsdall School Enrollment Information

Jul 15, 2026

Barnsdall Public Schools has released enrollment information for the 2026-2027 school year. Supply lists for elementary students are also available on the Barnsdall Public Schools Facebook page.  If enrolling at Barnsdall Schools for the first time, you can show up on Monday and bring a ... read more »

45th Annual Green Country Rodeo July 23, 24 and 25

Jul 15, 2026

The Bartlesville Roundup Club presents the 45th Annual Green Country Rodeo—nationally recognized as one of the "10 best rodeos to go to in 48 states" ---July 23, 24, and 26 at the BRUC Arena, located one mile west of Bartlesville on Highway 60 across from the airport.   ... read more »

Lankford Talks Iraq, Iran, and Senate Tributes on Fox News

Jul 15, 2026

Oklahoma Senator James Lankford stopped by The Faulkner Focus on Fox News this week to discuss the White House visit by Iraq’s new prime minister, calling the meeting with President Donald Trump an important step in maintaining a strong U.S.-Iraq relationship. Lankford said Iraq remains a k ... read more »

UPDATE: Nowata Water System Restored

Jul 13, 2026

UPDATE: The critical water line repairs have been completed and the City of Nowata has restarted the city's water supply system.   ORIGINAL STORY:   The City of Nowata will shut off the town's water supply on Tuesday shortly after 9 a.m. due to critical wate ... read more »

Osage Co Court Clerk Warns Records Could Be Lost

Jul 14, 2026

During the citizens input portion of Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, Court Clerk Lavendar Carroll had a request for the commissioners and the public at large. That request was to reach out to your state representative about a law that is set to expire. Carroll says if so ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Sign Letter Opposing AEP Transmission Line Project

Jul 14, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners voted Monday to sign a letter to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission opposing American Electric Power's proposed Northeast Oklahoma Transmission Enhancement Project.   District 1 Commissioner Mitch Antle says the letter was drafted after consti ... read more »

Osage County Sheriff Talks Security at Cavalcade

Jul 14, 2026

Osage County Sheriff and Cavalcade veteran Bart Perrier stopped by our booth on Tuesday morning as we were broadcasting live on Real Country KRIG 104.9 FM. Perrier has been coming to the world's largest amateur rodeo for all of his life. He used to compete in the event and now Perrier, along ... read more »

Applications Are Now Open for the OHP 77th Academy

Jul 14, 2026

Applications are now open for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol 77th Academy.   According to the OHP, qualified applicants will receive conditional offers throughout the application period, so applying early provides the best opportunity to join the elite ranks.   Traditional ... read more »

Bartlesville City Council Filings Open Aug. 3-5

Jul 14, 2026

Candidates interested in running for the Bartlesville City Council may file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House says declarations must be completed and submitted to the county e ... read more »