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A Bartlesville man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly possessing meth. 42-year-old Benjamin Barnes was charged on Monday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners met for the first time in May on Monday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.   The Commissioners continued to discuss courthouse improvements, discussing electrical maintenance and doors inside the building.   With the county dec ... read more »

North and southbound U.S. Highway 75 are narrowed to one lane at 2500 Road, between Ramona and Bartlesville in Washington County, through early June as part of an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project. ... read more »

With just weeks left in the legislative session, we are racing to finalize the state budget, an already tough task made more complicated by emerging financial issues at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Last month, legislators learned that ODMHSA ... read more »

At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, it was brought to the Board's attention as to the poor conditions the evidence room is in at the sheriff's office. Investigator John Cummings explains to the Board what is happening.     Osage County Sheriff Bart Pe ... read more »

A Copan man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone.   29-year-old Jason Close was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.   According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, on May 2, the victim allegedly attempt ... read more »

ConocoPhillips will be awarding a $5,000 scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to one of seven high school students during the Patriot Auto Night of Scholars and Champions at Oklahoma Wesleyan University Tuesday evening.   High schools from across th ... read more »

Arvest announced Monday that Brandy Robles has been promoted to Local Trust Manager of the Bartlesville and Tulsa markets with Arvest Wealth Management.   Robles has served as a Trust Officer with Arvest Wealth Management since December 2021. In December 2022, she completed the Certi ... read more »

A former Bartlesville Public Schools coach and paraprofessional was one of eight people killed in a tragic head-on wreck in Franklin County, Kan, on Sunday.   The Kansas Highway Patrol confirms Wayne Walls died in the fiery crash that also took the lives of two Tulsa high school stud ... read more »

The 6th annual Global Volunteer Month was held in April where Phillips 66 showcased their commitment to community service with the "Good Energy" employee volunteerism program. According to a news release, the initiative was designed to inspire Phillips 66 employees to connect with t ... read more »

The City of Bartlesville has announced on social media that Fairview Street between U.S. Highway 75 and Marling was closed this morning after the roadway collapsed due to erosion. According to the post, the road will remain closed until further notice. Please avoid the area. ... read more »

Price Tower, the  Frank Lloyd Wright-designed skyscraper in downtown Bartlesville, officially has a new owner after months of financial struggles and court proceedings. McFarlin Building, LLC, the Tulsa-based group known for restoring the historic Mayo Hotel, won the auction for the prop ... read more »

A state of emergency has been declared in the City of Hominy and the public is being asked to conserve water.   On Friday afternoon, Hominy's interim city manager, two members of the city council and Hominy's emergency management director, gave a press conference updating the ... read more »

Nowata County Emergency Management gave an update on Friday on road closures due to flooding.   According to a Facebook post from Nowata County Emergency Management, the intersection of NS 420 and EW 27 is impassable. NS 421 between EW 25 and EW 26 is also closed.   The ... read more »

A Copan woman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly threatening and assaulting someone.   59-year-old Alyce Bishop was charged on Thursday with assault and battery and threatening to perform an act of violence.   According to the Dewey Police Department, ... read more »