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Bartlesville Schools Plan for End of School Year, Possible Bond Election
Mar 18, 2026
Bartlesville Public Schools leaders say work continues during spring break as the district prepares for a busy end to the school year.
Incoming superintendent LaDonna Chancellor was our guest on Community Connection Wednesday morning. She said classes will resume with a fast pace b ... read more »
Lankford Pushes SAVE Act
Mar 18, 2026
Senator James Lankford joined fellow Senate Republicans this week to advocate for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, a bill aimed at ensuring only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections, by introducing the bold, groundbreaking concept of actually verifying it. The ... read more »
Young Pianist Nick Du to Perform With Symphony March 28
Mar 18, 2026
The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra has named Bartlesville High School sophomore Nick Du as the winner of its 2026 Myrna Hershberger Young Artist Competition, awarding the young pianist an opportunity to perform with the orchestra later this month.
Du will appear as a featured solo ... read more »
Sutton Center Names Interim Director
Mar 18, 2026
The George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center announced that Chief Executive Officer Chad Ellis will step down April 3, with longtime ornithologist Dan Reinking appointed interim director beginning April 4.
The organization’s board of directors said it was grateful for Ellis ... read more »
City of Nowata Seeking Abatement Employees
Mar 17, 2026
The City of Nowata is accepting applications for two abatement employees to serve in the Code Enforcement Department.
An abatement employee, according to a Facebook post from the City of Nowata, performs mowing, weed-eating, tree trimming and debris removal. They also assist with p ... read more »
Nowata Chamber of Commerce Holding Legislative Update
Mar 17, 2026
The Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a legislative update at the Nowata Boys and Girls Club on Friday morning.
Various local, state, federal and tribal representatives will give reports on issues affecting the community. Coffee and breakfast will be provided.
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Osage Co. Applying for Grant to Help With Mental Health in Jail
Mar 17, 2026
At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Jim Warring with Grand Mental Health spoke on applying for a grant that would allow for the Osage County Sheriff's Office to get two mental health professionals in the jail.
These funds would come from money that has been save ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Aggravated DUI
Mar 17, 2026
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
60-year-old Brandi Self was charged on Friday with aggravated DUI.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), Self allegedly crashed the vehicle on March 12. S ... read more »
Osage Co. Deputies Respond to Copper Theft in Sand Springs
Mar 17, 2026
On Friday afternoon, Osage County Deputies responded to the report of a copper theft already in progress near N. State Highway 97 in Sand Springs. It is alleged Davey Cornelius and another suspect yet to be identified cut the wire and fled to the nearby woods.
According to a post on the Osage ... read more »
'Paddle for a Purpose' Pickleball Tournament to Benefit Nehemiah Community Development
Mar 17, 2026
Nehemiah Community Development is working to expand transitional housing and support services for people leaving addiction recovery, incarceration and foster care.
Board member David Rumph says the group provides housing, job training and life-skills support, and plans to renovate ... read more »
Senate Backs More Recess Time
Mar 17, 2026
In a rare moment of total agreement, the Oklahoma Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1481, a measure aimed at doubling daily recess time for the state’s youngest students. The legislation, authored by Ally Seifried, would require at least 40 minutes of recess each day for children in kin ... read more »
CITY MATTERS: Vice Mayor Dorsey
Mar 17, 2026
Bartlesville Vice Mayor Trevor Dorsey was our guest on Tuesday morning's City Matters program. The vice mayor discussed the upcoming retirement of Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry, the city's spring leaf and lawn debris pickup, and thanked voters for their support of the January 2026 bond el ... read more »
Easter Bunny Brings Breakfast Charcuterie Event to Bartlesville Museum
Mar 17, 2026
The Bartlesville Area History Museum is once again rolling out the seasonal photo op with its annual “Breakfast Charcuterie with the Easter Bunny,” set for Saturday, March 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Kids 13 and under, referred ... read more »
Bingo Bash Returns for WCSPCA
Mar 17, 2026
If your Friday night plans were looking dangerously productive, the Washington County SPCA has a solution. The annual Bingo Bash is set for March 27 at the Bartlesville Community Center, running from 5:30 to 9 p.m., all in the name of supporting local animals who, frankly, deserve better ro ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Allegedly Brings Drugs into Jail
Mar 16, 2026
A Bartlesville woman was seen in Washington County Court on Monday on the felony charge of bringing contraband into jail. Chante Tuttle is also facing misdemeanor charges of operating a defective vehicle, failure to carry insurance and driving with a canceled or suspended license.
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