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StubHub Joins Pryor Festival Lineup
May 11, 2026
The people behind Rocklahoma and Born & Raised Music Festival have announced a new partnership with StubHub that will launch an official verified ticket resale marketplace for the 2026 festival season. The setup is designed to give fans a secure place to buy or sell passes when life inevitabl ... read more »
Commissioners Keep Things Moving
May 11, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners held another smooth meeting Monday, with all agenda items passing without opposition. There were no lengthy debates or dramatic moments, just a fairly straightforward session where county business moved along at a steady pace. For local government, that usually ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Contributes $5K to Caney Valley FFA
May 11, 2026
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 donation to Caney Valley High School FFA. The funds will be used to launch a student-led enterprise.
Arvest Wealth Management local trust manager Brandy Robles and Arvest commercial lender Dana May presented the check to Amanda LeMay McCracken ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss County Use Tax
May 11, 2026
The Board of Nowata County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners tabled the approval of the sales tax budget plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and tabled a resolution for county use tax funding.
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CITY MATTERS: Discussing Sales Tax, Library Programs and Golf
May 11, 2026
Bartlesville city officials reported modest growth in sales tax collections, outlined expanded summer programming at the public library and discussed a busy season ahead at the city golf course during Monday's City Matters program.
Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders joined Ch ... read more »
BHS Vocal Music Presents 'Spring Fling' on Saturday
May 11, 2026
Bartlesville High School choir students will take audiences on a musical journey through the decades during the school’s annual Spring Fling concert on Saturday, May 16 at the BHS Fine Arts Center.
The free concert begins at 7 p.m. and will feature performances by the school& ... read more »
Bartlesville Fire Department Fights Mother's Day House Fire
May 11, 2026
Bartlesville firefighters contained an early Sunday house fire on Circle Drive after flames spread through the attic and roof, according to the Bartlesville Fire Department.
Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions in the attic with flames extending through the roof area. Firefighters ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Allegedly Points Gun at Victim
May 08, 2026
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court after allegedly pointing a firearm at another individual. Jacob Bonbrake is felony charges of pointing a firearm and threatening to perform an act of violence along with a misdemeanor charge of domestic abuse.
It is alleg ... read more »
Saddle Up, Cowboys
May 08, 2026
If you’ve ever wanted to spend a Saturday pretending you’re in an old Western without the inconvenience of dysentery or a cattle stampede, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve has you covered. The annual Woolaroc Spring Trail Ride returns May 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., giving riders a ... read more »
Bartlesville Bayoufest 2026 to Benefit Crime Stoppers
May 08, 2026
The Cajun Spirit hits Bartlesville with Bayoufest to support our local Crime Stoppers on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Unity Square 300 SE Adams Blvd, Bartlesville. This free-entry event combines "red hot" crawfish with a mission to fund public safety through N ... read more »
Bartlesville Police Introduce New Non-Emergency Phone System
May 08, 2026
The Bartlesville Police Department has launched a new automated call tree for the city’s non-emergency phone line in an effort to improve call routing and reduce the number of non-urgent requests handled by E911 dispatchers.
The system for the non-emergency number, 918-338-4001, went li ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
May 08, 2026
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 signing interlocal agreements with the city of Shidler, Barnsdall, Pawhuska, Wynona, Hominy, Burbank and Avant ... read more »
Severe Weather Possible Friday, Saturday
May 08, 2026
Strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the listening area Friday evening and Saturday night.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop along and just ahead of an advancing cold front Friday afternoon and into the evening sweeping south and east. The listening area is in a L ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
May 08, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners have a lengthy agenda before them for Monday morning’s meeting, but most of the items are standard monthly reports from county departments.
In addition to the reports, the commissioners are expected to discuss an interlocal agreement between Tulsa Cou ... read more »
Allison O'Connell is the Grand Prize Winner in the Mom Moments Sweepstakes
May 08, 2026
Congratulations to Allison O'Connell of Bartlesville for winning the Grand Prize in our Mom Moments Sweepstakes.
The Grand Prize includes a $50 gift card from Truity Credit Union, dinner for Mom at Sabores Mexican Cuisine, a $50 gift certificate from Lavers Center of Aesthetics ... read more »




