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UPDATED: 2 People Injured Sunday in Osage County Motorcycle Wreck
Jun 23, 2026
Two people were seriously injured Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle wreck on New Prue Road in Osage County.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision occurred just after 2:45 p.m. Sunday on New Prue Road just north of Imperial Boulevard. Troopers say a vehicle driven by 37-year-o ... read more »
Elder Care to Host Free Scam & Fraud Protection Seminar with Lori Fullbright
Jun 23, 2026
Elder Care in Bartlesville is hosting a free community seminar to help residents protect themselves against the growing threat of modern scams and fraud.
With fraud tactics constantly evolving, local families are invited to learn how to stay one step ahead of scammers. Lori Fullbri ... read more »
Stage Art Stacking Up LEGO Dance Fun
Jun 23, 2026
Kids can trade the couch for creativity this summer as Stage Art Dance gets ready to build some fun with its LEGO Dance Camp on June 25. The event will combine dance, movement, and hands-on LEGO-inspired activities as young dancers create, play, and move their way through an evening of imaginatio ... read more »
GRAND Mental Health Offers Family-Focused Therapeutic Home in Bartlesville
Jun 23, 2026
A specialized residential program in Bartlesville is helping families address crises and avoid child welfare intervention. GRAND Mental Health operates a Brief Stay Therapeutic Home (BSTH), a short-term treatment program designed for parents and children to live together while receiving intensive ... read more »
Nowata Co. Election Board Secretary Recaps Primaries
Jun 22, 2026
Nowata County Election Board Secretary Dave Neely appeared before the Nowata County Commissioners Monday morning.
Following Tuesday's primary elections, including State Question 832, Neely said slightly over 2,000 Nowata County voters turned out for the election. A portion of t ... read more »
Jack Gordon Park Hosting Hillbilly Handfishin' Tourney
Jun 22, 2026
Jack Gordon Park in Nowata is hosting the "Okie Hillbilly Handfishin' Tournament" Saturday afternoon and evening, June 27.
The entire day will feature events for kids and adults, including a kids zone, sack races, soapbox derby races, a cornhole tournament and a men ... read more »
Nowata Chamber Announces Second Career Fair
Jun 22, 2026
The Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce is holding their second annual Back to School College and Career Fair July 28 at the Nowata Boys and Girls Club.
Students will be required to check into eight different college or career booths in order to receive a free backpack filled with scho ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Assault With a Weapon
Jun 22, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to shoot someone.
32-year-old Kenneth Elam was charged on Monday with assault with a dangerous weapon.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Elam allegedly got into an argument with t ... read more »
CommUNITY Fest Returns Friday at Unity Square
Jun 22, 2026
A celebration of culture, music and community will return to downtown Bartlesville Friday as CommUNITY Fest takes place from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Unity Square.
Organizers announced this year’s festival will feature live music, international cultural experiences, food and fam ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Have Standard Meeting
Jun 22, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, there was a resolution signed to advertise for a brush truck for the Pershing Fire Department. This would be paid for by a REAP grant.&nbs ... read more »
City of Nowata Enters Phase Two of Road Project
Jun 22, 2026
The City of Nowata has announced Phase Two of their Road Improvement Plan begins Monday.
The city reminds residents and motorists that they should expect construction activity on Wettack Avenue, Walnut Street, Osage Avenue and Modoc Avenue.
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Washington Co. Assessor Revaluation Begins This Week
Jun 22, 2026
Washington County Assessor Steve Campbell says teams will be out this week to begin the annual process of evaluating property.
Campbell explains.
"The Assessor's office will start the revaluation cycles this week. It'll be Green County Valuation Services ... read more »
City Matters 6-22-26
Jun 22, 2026
Boots Hollow, Bartlesville's municipal golf course earns a title of distinction, according City Manager Mike Bailey.
Appearing on KWON's CITY MATTERS program, Bailey said, "The City-owned Boots Hollow Golf Club has been selected as one of this year’s four new add ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss ACCO-SIG
Jun 22, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners held a regular meeting at the Nowata County Annex Monday morning.
The commissioners passed a resolution establishing ACCO-SIG (Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma Self-Insured Group), and approved their payment option for property and lia ... read more »
Library Gets a Little Magical
Jun 22, 2026
The Bartlesville Public Library is bringing a little mystery, laughs and “how did he do that?” moments to town as magician Kevin Wade takes the stage June 23. Wade will perform two shows in Meeting Room A, with performances scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. and again from 1 to 2 p.m. Guest ... read more »




