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PSO Offers Tips Ahead of Potential Winter Storm
Jan 20, 2026
As winter approaches and the risk of storms increases, Public Service Company of Oklahoma urges customers to prepare for cold weather and potential power outages.
PSO officials say crews work year-round to strengthen the electric grid through tree trimming, equipment upgrades and s ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Give Radio Update
Jan 20, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning.
The commissioners discussed courthouse improvements, awarded a bid for polypropelene pipe and approved a quote agreement from Cintas for Zoll Plus AEDs. The board approved adding an automated ... read more »
Washington County Commissioners Brief Meeting After MLK Holiday
Jan 20, 2026
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items during a 36-minute meeting Tuesday morning.
Items under Agenda No. 1 passed unanimously. Commissioner Mitch Antle clarified the wording of Item 1B, explaining that county policy limits contracts to one year. The agreement ... read more »
CITY MATTERS: Tim Sherrick Talks Feb 10 Ballot Issues and Flock Cameras
Jan 20, 2026
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville City Councilor TIm Sherrick talked about February city elections and a followup on the vulerabilties of the Flock camera system that is being used by the Bartlesville Police Department.
On February 10th, Bartlesville voters go to the ... read more »
Poison’s Anniversary Tour Hits a Sour Note
Jan 20, 2026
Bartlesville rock fans, brace yourselves: Poison’s much-hyped 2026 anniversary tour has officially derailed. According to Page Six, drummer Rikki Rockett claims frontman Bret Michaels demanded a “$6 to every one of our dollars” split. A little math that apparently didn’t a ... read more »
B The Light Mission Seeks Donations Ahead of Predicted Cold Snap
Jan 20, 2026
B The Light Mission posted on social media a "warming shelter wish list" ahead of what is predicted to a brutally cold several days.
As B The Light opens their 3rd warming shelter in the last month, they need your help. B The Light is opening the warming shelter this Frid ... read more »
Chancellor Updates BPS Board on Superintendent Transition
Jan 19, 2026
Incoming Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent LaDonna Chancellor updated the Board of Education on her transition work during Monday’s board meeting.
Chancellor will take over the reins of the school district following Chuck McCauley's retirement in June.
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