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Federal Government Looks to Expand Native Languages
Dec 11, 2024
The federal government has announced a plan to revitalize Native languages. The News on 6 reports the Cherokee Nation will be partnering with The Departments of the Interior, Education and Health and Human Services on this initiative. Here is what Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. ... read more »
Bartlesville Hosts Historic Youth Keyboard Orchestra Concert
Dec 11, 2024
A groundbreaking musical event is set to take place this Friday, December 13, as OKM Music presents its "Merry Musical Christmas Concert" featuring the nation's first known Youth Keyboard Orchestra. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 505 So ... read more »
The Bartlesville Fire Department Responds to a Residential Fire
Dec 11, 2024
A fire broke out at a family's home in the Woodland area on Saturday, December 7, at approximately 4:12 p.m.
Bartlesville Fire Department crews arrived to find heavy flames in the attic of a home. All residents had safely evacuated.
The homeowner indicated that t ... read more »
Chief Hoskin Speaks at White House Tribal Nations Summit
Dec 10, 2024
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Delegate to Congress Kim Teehee attended the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit in Washington, D.C. on Monday.
Chief Hoskin spoke on the "Strengthening the Nation to Nation Relationship" panel, which included U.S. I ... read more »
Motorcycle Rider Killed in Collision on OK-11 Near Avant
Dec 10, 2024
A collision claimed the life of a 19-year-old motorcyclist on Wednesday, December 6, 2024, on OK-11 near County Road 2200, about one mile southeast of Avant in Osage County.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred at approximately 8:08 p.m. when a motorcycle, whose make a ... read more »
Crafty Candle Shoppe Honoring Veterans
Dec 10, 2024
On Saturday, The Crafty Candle Shoppe will be hosting their their third annual holiday dinner to honor veterans. This event will last from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All veterans will eat free, as there will also be activities and gifts for kids.
If you would like to register a child so that ... read more »
BPD: Minor Injuries Sustained in Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision on Tuxedo Near US 75
Dec 10, 2024
When you hear about a vehicle verus a bicycle collision, you'll have the tendency to think of the worst possible outcome.
Bartlesville Police reported Monday that a jeep that was in the North Quick Trip parking lot, and they were pulling out to go westbound on Tuxedo. There was ... read more »
Phillips 66 Teams with Solar Energy Company at California Facility
Dec 10, 2024
Phillips 66 is teaming up with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC to power Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in California with a 30.2 megawatt solar facility.
The solar facility will reduce the complex’s grid power demand by 50% and is expected to avoid appr ... read more »
Bartlesville Young Scholars Program Seeks Mentors and Prepares for Annual Fundraiser
Dec 10, 2024
The Bartlesville Young Scholars program is a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding students through the challenges of academic and life success. BYS is seeking additional mentors to support local youth. Executive Director Dionna Cameron highlighted the program’s mission during a recen ... read more »
Tri County Tech's Wyatt Gerth Named National New Teacher of Year
Dec 09, 2024
A Tri County Tech instructor has been honored as a national teacher of the year.
The Association for Career and Technical Education recognized Wyatt Gerth, creative marketing communications instructor at Tri County Tech in Bartlesville, as the 2025 New Teacher of the Year. Th ... read more »
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wreck on Highway 75 Near Nowata Road
Dec 09, 2024
A traffic wreck is impacting travel Monday late afternoon on Highway 75, just north of the Nowata Road intersection in Bartlesville. The collision occurred in the southbound lane and involved at least two vehicles. One vehicle is in the center median on Highway 75.
Find an alternate route to ... read more »
Pawhuska City Manager Pleads No Contest on Kay Co. Felony Charges
Dec 09, 2024
Pawhuska City Manager Jerry Eubanks was in Kay County District Court on Friday and gave a no-contest plea to three felony charges, this according to online court records. Eubanks pleaded no contest to embezzlment of property, obtaining property by trick or deception and conspiracy.
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Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Abuse
Dec 09, 2024
On Sunday afternoon, Bartlesville police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call already in progress. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim. She said that the defendant, Robert Grayson III, had hit her and she had an audio recording of the altercation. He was later booked ... read more »
Nowata County Commissioners go into executive session
Dec 09, 2024
The Nowata County Commissioners held their weekly meeting Monday at the Nowata COunty Annex meeting room.
The big item of the meeting dealt with an executive session to discuss the employement of a salaried public officer or employee in Nowata County.
The agenda listed the Com ... read more »
Sen. Mullin to Host Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday
Dec 09, 2024
U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma, will host his next live telephone town hall event for all Oklahomans Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. During the call, Mullin will provide a quick legislative update before opening the phones to take questions from constituents.
Details for pa ... read more »