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OKM Music's Merrily Music Keyboard Orchestra Concert Fri. at 7pm
Dec 09, 2025
You are invited to witness and enjoy the only orchestra of its kind this Friday night at 7pm at The First Presbyterian Church in Bartlesville as OKM Music presents its Merrily Music Keyboard Orchestra Concert.
The OKM Music Keyboard Orchestra is a unique and inspiring ensemble that ... read more »
D.A.R. Wreaths Across America Ceremony Sat. at 11am
Dec 09, 2025
On Saturday, December 13th, White Rose Cemetery will host its fourth annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at 11 a.m., honoring veterans interred there. The event is organized in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to exemplify a commitment to remember, honor, and tea ... read more »
Christmas a la Carte Home Tour Returns for 2025
Dec 09, 2025
Christmas a la Cart 2025 returns to Bartlesville December 12–14, inviting guests to step inside four beautifully decorated homes showcasing the warmth and magic of the holiday season. Each stop on the tour offers its own festive personality and décor, giving visitors a close-up ... read more »
Nowata School Board Approves New Messaging System
Dec 08, 2025
The Nowata School Board held their final regularly scheduled meeting of 2025 on Monday evening at Nowata High School.
The board heard an update from Jon Humphrey with Stout Construction regarding the latest proposal of bids for projects. The projects are associated with the first p ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Approves Election Language, Extends Task Force
Dec 08, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council met for about 40 minutes Monday evening to officially call for the Feb. 10 election and approved the ballot language for the general obligation bond, capital improvement sales tax and economic development sales tax propositions.
If the propositions are ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Eluding Police
Dec 08, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly eluding police.
23-year-old James Johnstone was charged on Monday with eluding a police officer and a misdemeanor charge of threatening to perform an act of violence.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Friday, D ... read more »
Bartlesville Residents Charged With Child Neglect
Dec 08, 2025
Two Bartlesville people are facing felony charges after allegedly providing insufficient care to multiple children.
24-year-old Abbigail Hyslope and 27-year-old Micah Cunningham were charged on Monday with child neglect.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authorities execute ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Burglary
Dec 08, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly breaking into a residence multiple times.
34-year-old Garrett Payton was charged on Monday with first-degree burglary and second-degree burglary.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Friday, Dec. 5, Payton allegedl ... read more »
Osage County Offices Continue Move to Annex
Dec 08, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. In a brief meeting, District Three Commissioner Charlie Cartwright informed the public that as the transition from the courthouse to the annex continues, some county offices wi ... read more »
Washington County Commissioners Approve Grant for Sheriff's Office
Dec 08, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners approved Monday to receive a grant from the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office to assist in funding the sheriff's office.
Sheriff Scott Owen explains the grant is a legislative priority to allow for additional funding for personnel and ca ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Approve ODOT Agreement
Dec 08, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning.
The commissioners approved a supplemental and modification agreement for CR NS 413 over Hickory Creek with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). The project is worth $1.8 million.
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City of Bartlesville and Firefighters Union Negotiations Likely Going to Arbitration
Dec 08, 2025
The City of Bartlersville and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 200 appear to be at a stalemate in the 2025-2026 fiscal year contract.
Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program on Monday, City Manager Mike Bailey said that it appears the matter will go to ar ... read more »
Nowata Hometown Christmas December 12-14
Dec 08, 2025
The City of Nowata is gearing up for The Nowata Hometown Christmas 3-day celebration December 12-14 with a Parade, Shop Small Mainstreet, Tree Lighting, Choirs, a Christmas Martket and more.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Brynn Barron with the Nowata Chamber of Commerce, ... read more »
Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession in Bartlesville
Dec 07, 2025
Bartlesville welcomed a vibrant display of faith and culture this morning as parishioners, riders on horseback, and community members gathered for the annual Cavalcade & Procession in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Starting at 11:30 a.m. at the high school, participants processed through the ... read more »
Locals Going in NFR in Vegas
Dec 08, 2025
Jake Long out of Coffeyville, Kansas is having a good year so far at the National Finals Rodeo.
In round one, Long and partner Andrew Ward earned second place in team roping with a time of 4.2 seconds.
In round two, Long and Ward split a three-way tie for second place with 4.1 seconds.
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