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KANE COLUMN: Admin Rules Reform
Feb 24, 2025
Now that we're a few weeks into the legislative session, the House has begun voting on a few measures on the floor.
On Thursday, we heard House Bill 2728, which helps reform the administrative rules process through the creation of the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (RE ... read more »
Courthouse Improvements, Spring Weather Projections at Nowata County Commissioners Meeting
Feb 24, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met for their weekly meeting on Monday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.
During the meeting, the commissioners discussed the ongoing improvements to the courthouse, this time addressing PVC piping and cutting holes in the wall for furthe ... read more »
Agreement Met Between Osage Co Towns and Sheriffs Office
Feb 24, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. This was the first time they had met in two weeks after the wintry weather forced them to skip last week's meeting.
The main item of buisness was signing an ... read more »
CITY MATTERS 2-24-25
Feb 24, 2025
Appearing on CITY MATTERS, Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders addressed several city issues. First off, Laura recognized the hard work of city workers during the recent winter storm.
According to Sanders, public works road crews worked 24/7 until late Friday evening, trying ... read more »
Dewey Home a Total Loss After Weekend Fire
Feb 24, 2025
A Dewey home is a total loss following a fire Saturday afternoon.
According to the Dewey Fire Department, the blaze occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of North Choctaw Street. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke and fire were found at the house. Additional backup ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Accept Reports
Feb 24, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners accepted a report and went over other items in their weekly Monday meeting.
The commissioners accepted a bi-monthly consumable items report for this past November, December and January.
During the commissioners’ report Mike Dunlap explained that b ... read more »
Voter Registration Deadline is March 7 in Copan, Ramona, Ochelata Elections
Feb 24, 2025
Friday, March 7 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 1, Copan School,Town of Copan, Town of Ramona and Town of Ochelata Election, Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House said Monday.
House said that persons who ... read more »
Washington County Jr Livestock Show 2025
Feb 24, 2025
The Washington County Jr. Livestock Show is this week at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey. The move-in day is Tuesday, and the show starts on Wednesday.
Wednesday 2/26: 9am Swine Show followed by the Broilers and Rabbits and ending with the Ag Mechanics Show
Thursday 2/27: 9am G ... read more »
AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
Feb 21, 2025
By David Bauder
Associated Press
The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the blocking of its journalists.
The lawsuit was filed Friday afternoon in U.S. Di ... read more »
Hominy Man Facing Contraband Charge
Feb 21, 2025
A Hominy man is facing felony charges after allegedly bringing meth into jail.
71-year-old William Hargus was charged on Friday with possession of a firearm after a conviction of a felony and possession of contraband in jail or a penal institution.
According to the B ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Grand Larceny Charge
Feb 21, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly taking chainsaws, a gun and a lockbox from a residence.
20-year-old Tristan Wimberly was charged on Friday with grand larceny and knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property.
According to the Bartlesvi ... read more »
Blood Drive in Pawhuska Next Week
Feb 21, 2025
With the cold weather this week and sickness last week, blood supply is in high demand. That is why the Oklahoma Blood Institute will be holding a blood drive next Thursday in Pawhuska.
Plenty of spots are available for the 31 vacancies that need to be filled. The blood drive will be he ... read more »
Council Approves Lease With Arrowhead for Baseball, Softball Complexes
Feb 21, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council approved an agreement Friday for locally-owned Arrowhead, LLC to manage the Price Fields baseball complex and Artunoff softball complex for the next three years.
Arrowhead was one of five organizations who submitted to take over management of the facil ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Feb 21, 2025
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 appointing free fair board members to the board of directors. There will also be consideration to sign a contract with Mi ... read more »
Arvest to Host Homeownership Seminar Feb. 27
Feb 21, 2025
Arvest will host a lunch and learn for future and current homeowners on Thursday, Feb. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Arvest Bank east side location north community room at 4225 SE Adams Rd.
The “Buy It, Build It, Boost It” seminar will focus on how to make your dream home a reali ... read more »