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Arvest Awards $500 Through Teacher Initiative

Oct 21, 2025

Arvest Bank gifted Jodi Beffer, a third grade teacher at Dewey Elementary School, $500 during the bank’s “We Love Teachers” initiative. The initiative is designed to help with purchasing school supplies for classrooms. Beffer was one of over 130 teachers to receive the $500 ... read more »

W.C.S.O. Reminds Residents of DUI Law Change

Oct 21, 2025

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of upcoming changes to how DUI charges are enforced. According to a Facebook post from the Sheriff’s Office, first-time DUI offenders can be charged with a felony if dangerous circumstances apply. Drivers will be ch ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Third DUI Since 2020

Oct 21, 2025

A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Tuesday after being charged with a felony DUI. Charles Hays had a DUI in 2020 and another in 2022, but both were dismissed after Hays completed drug court earlier this year.   Late Monday afternoon, deputies were dispatched to ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Assault With Weapon

Oct 21, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly pulling a knife on someone. 29-year-old Chance McGuire was charged on Monday with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after a former felony conviction. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, McGuire allegedly g ... read more »

State Agency Warns SNAP Benefits Will Be Suspended Nov. 1

Oct 21, 2025

Thousands of Oklahomans who rely upon federal assistance for food are facing a suspension of benefits due to the government shutdown.   Oklahoma Human Services has been notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr ... read more »

Dad's Walk Begins Thursday

Oct 21, 2025

What began as one man’s mission to honor loved ones affected by cancer has grown into a powerful three-day journey of love, strength, and community. Dad’s Walk kicks off Thursday morning in Claremore, leading participants on foot to Copan, Oklahoma, to raise funds and awareness for Ho ... read more »

Collinsville Man Charged With Lewd Acts on a Minor

Oct 21, 2025

A Collinsville man has been arrested and is being charged with four felony counts. Troy Hurd is being charged with two felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a minor under 16, one count of lewd or indecent proposals to a child under 16 and one count of performing a lewd act in the presence of ... read more »

Vice Mayor: Social Media Misinformation 'Fodder' for Untruths About Nonprofits

Oct 21, 2025

As the City of Bartlesville's Unsheltered Homeless Task Force prepares for a summit on Wednesday to discuss needs, Vice Mayor Trevor Dorsey says inaccurate and misleading statements have been made by some in the community about the nonprofit groups involved in working with the homeless. & ... read more »

Wreck on Frank Phillips Boulevard Between Quapaw and Creek

Oct 20, 2025

At least one person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Frank Phillips Boulevard between Quapaw Avenue and Creek Avenue Monday afternoon.   The collision occurred just before 4:30 p.m. just west of the radio station. Frank Phillips Boulevard is closed in both directions as crews wo ... read more »

Heart Matters to Host “Guard Their Heart” Awareness and Fundraising Event Oct. 30

Oct 21, 2025

Heart Matters, a Christ-centered organization dedicated to protecting children and families from online dangers and sex trafficking, will host its “Guard Their Heart” awareness and fundraising event on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Center (Bartlesville Community Center) ... read more »

Dewey City Council Approves Funding for Fire Engine Upgrade, Denies Hardship Variance Request

Oct 20, 2025

The Dewey City Council approved a resolution Monday night to seek $70,000 in financial assistance through the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Fund to upgrade the city’s Engine 3 fire truck. The approval came during the cou ... read more »

Winds Fuel at Least 2 Small Fires in Washington County

Oct 20, 2025

High winds, warm temperatures and dry conditions kept fire crews busy Monday.   At least two fires were reported in the area during the afternoon — one on Herrick Street in Bartlesville and another between County Road 3940 and 3945 just south of Copan Dam.   Crews ... read more »

Washington County Approves Mass Text Messaging Service

Oct 20, 2025

The Washington County Commissioners approved an agreement Monday to allow for mass text messaging to citizens during an emergency.   The subscription agreement with a provider named Regroup would allow Emergency Management to send out the notifications to citizens who sign up for the ... read more »

Osage Nation Issues Statement on Gov. Shutdown

Oct 20, 2025

As the government shutdown drags into its third week, the Osage Nation has released a statement on what they are doing to continue serving their community. In part, a proclamation has been submitted to the Osage Nation Congress, which outlines a supplemental appropriations for the Women, Infa ... read more »

Oklahoma Broadband Office Announces Launch in Welch

Oct 20, 2025

The Oklahoma Broadband Office is launching two broadband expansion projects alongside Junction Internet to improve high-speed internet access in Nowata and Craig Counties. A launch event will be held on Friday afternoon in Welch, where leaders and executives from the Oklahoma Broadband Office ... read more »