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The Washington County Commissioners are going to jail, but not for anything nefarious or illegal. The commissioners will conduct their annual inspection tour of the Washington County Correctional Facility on Monday morning. Oklahoma law requires county commissioners to inspect jails at least ... read more »

A Dewey man with extensive theft and burglary convictions has allegedly been linked to another burglary by DNA evidence. 35-year-old Jerry Posey, who has been in the Washington County jail since early February, was charged Friday in another second-degree burglary felony case. Bartlesville ... read more »

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony driving under the influence charge and a misdemeanor traffic violation. Bartlesville police arrested 46-year-old Quiensala Vanessa Hamilton Thursday night on the allegations. According to an affidavit, a Bartlesville police officer was in the privat ... read more »

A Topeka, Kan., man wanted in Texas was jailed in Washington County after fleeing a traffic stop Friday morning. 27-year-old Ezekiel Joshua Evans faces a felony charge of false impersonation, a misdemeanor count of obstruction and three traffic violations. A Bartlesville police officer st ... read more »

The Board of Nowata County Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex. The commissioners will review the sales tax budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, discuss improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse and review a proclamation for Oklahoma ... read more »

  Topics ranging from cell phone bans in school to battling fraud and regulating data centers were covered by Rep. John B. Kane and Rep. Judd Strom of Friday's episode of CAPITOL CALL powered by Phillips 66 on KWON Radio.   Representaive John B. Kane announced on the sho ... read more »

The Oklahoma Senate has given final approval to House Bill 1168, a measure that would make the delivery and distribution of abortion pills a felony. The bill passed 37 to 10 and now heads to the governor’s desk, where it’s expected to receive a warm welcome. Championed by Sen. David B ... read more »

In addition to the public hearing on the City of Bartlesville budget Monday evening, the city council will discuss possible changes to policy on law enforcement use of automated license plate readers, commonly known as Flock cameras. In late 2024, the city council authorized the installation ... read more »

Jeff Starling is running for Oklahoma Attorney General. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION,  Starling said, "I'm a I'm not a career politician. That's something you often don't hear for somebody running for statewide office. I am a business person and a lawyer." ... read more »

Pawhuska High School senior Jaxson Arnett has been named a ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month for May.   Arnett said his passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics has developed both in the classroom and at home, where he spends time working on mechanical proj ... read more »

Wesleyan Christian High School senior Gianna Arguello has been named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for May, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.   At Wesleyan Christian School, Arguello is involved in the theater program, where she works behind the scenes as a ... read more »

Dewey High School senior Matney Epperson has been named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for May, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.   Epperson has been active in multiple school organizations, including five years in FFA, four years on the basketball team and ... read more »

A reception for retiring Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley was held Thursday evening at Hillcrest Country Club.   McCauley is retiring June 30 after more than three decades in public education, including 10 years as superintendent.   Bartlesville ... read more »

By Kaylea M. Hutson-Miller Special to Bartlesville Radio   Amid “boots and bling,” members of the Nowata Chamber of Commerce came out Saturday to celebrate what makes the Nowata area shine.   From volunteers and educators, to businesses and non-profits, t ... read more »

Bartlesville's city-owned recycling center has announced Friday, May 22 will be its final day in operation. The following week, crews will come by to pick up materials, the baler and clean up the site. It will be fully closed on Friday, May 29. The last day the recycling center will be accept ... read more »