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Local Bartian With The Spirit of Giving
Dec 31, 2024
Local Bartian donates childhood dream to a greater cause.
Nate Alleman, owner of Alleman Acres, a land and cattle company, donated about 1,500 lbs of beef to Caney Valley Agape Network & Food Pantry, Lighthouse Outreach Center, Mary Martha Outreach, Concern Bartlesville, Agape ... read more »
Turnpike Toll Hikes Go Into Effect New Year's Day
Dec 31, 2024
Starting on New Year’s Day, drivers on Oklahoma turnpikes will see a 15% increase in tolls, with additional 6% hikes every two years beginning in 2027.
For Pikepass users, that means an increase from $4.50 to $5.40 on the Turner Turnpike from Tulsa to Oklahoma City, $4.10 to $4.92 on th ... read more »
Osage Hills State Park Hosting First of the Year Hike
Dec 31, 2024
Osage Hills State Park will be putting together the 11th annual First Day Hike of 2025 on Wednesday morning. There will be a hike at 9 a.m. and another at 11 a.m.
The hike at 9 a.m. will begin at the overlook ecosystem and those participating in the 11 a.m. hike will meet at the ballfields an ... read more »
State Approves Cherokee Nation Tag Compact
Dec 31, 2024
After months of negotiations, the Oklahoma Legislature’s Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations approved a renewal of the state’s motor vehicle compact with the Cherokee Nation, following the Council of the Cherokee Nation’s approval earlier in December.
Under the new com ... read more »
Greater Bartlesville Chamber Reflects on Successful Year, Prepares for 2024
Dec 31, 2024
The Greater Bartlesville Area Chamber of Commerce wrapped up a bustling December with its hallmark event, "Christmas in the Ville," which featured an ice-skating rink, festive carriage rides, and downtown attractions. Chamber CEO Sherri Wilt shared updates during a recent KWON radio app ... read more »
SPCA Pet Safety Tips
Dec 31, 2024
There are all kinds of ways YOU can keep safe while celebrating the New Year, but the Washington County SPCA has some tips to keep your fur babies safe as well.
The SPCA explains that the loud KABOOM of the fireworks can make your pet naturally want to run and seek shelter. That be ... read more »
Small Plane Crashes Near Parsons, Kan.
Dec 30, 2024
One man is injured when a small plane crashes over the weekend near Parsons, Kan. in Labette County.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 26-year-old Michael Ribordy of New Strawn, Kan, was attempting to land at a private grass airstrip just south of Parsons around 1:30 Saturday afternoon. ... read more »
Washington County Notified of Low-Risk Security Breach
Dec 30, 2024
The Washington County Commissioners signed an emergency agreement Monday morning with a cybersecurity firm after a potential breach in the county's computer system was discovered by the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday.
Sheriff Scott Owen explains how he was made awa ... read more »
Osage Co Tourism Director Gets Contract Renewed
Dec 30, 2024
At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Board members had the decision to renew the contract for Osage County Tourism Director, Mary Beth Moore. Before the Board voted, Moore did want to inform the commissioners of an important change made to the contract they were about to sign.  ... read more »
Nowata Man in Custody on Two Misdemeanor Abuse Charges
Dec 30, 2024
A Nowata man finds himself in the Washington County Jail on two misdemeanor counts of domestic assault and battery. It is alleged that on three seperate dates, Deontae Hicks assaulted a female victim.
An affidavit states that on Thursday, December 19th, Hicks broke the victim ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Picks Up 2nd DUI Charge in a Year
Dec 30, 2024
A Bartlesville man is in jail for the second time in less than a year. 79-year old Everett Hayes was taken into custody on Saturday evening on an alleged misdemeanor DUI charge and being in possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Police officers were dispatched to the ... read more »
Cherokee Nation Awarded EPA Grants
Dec 30, 2024
The Cherokee Nation has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for cleanup planning across multiple sites within the reservation.
The grant is part of EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grant Programs, which h ... read more »
Fire Destroys Auto Repair Shop
Dec 28, 2024
A fire broke out Friday around 5 p.m. in Ramona at a commercial auto repair shop, resulting in the total loss of the building. Fire departments from Ramona, Ochelata, Oglesby, and Owens, along with Washington County Fire Department and Emergency Management, swiftly responded to the scene.
Fir ... read more »
Local Man Taken Into Custody on Four Misdemeanor Charges
Dec 27, 2024
A Washington County man found himself in the Washington County Jail on four misdemeanor charges that he allegedly committed on Christmas Eve. Jacob Moore was arrested on charges of larceny, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a canceled or suspended license and assault and battery with ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Consider Renewing Tourism Director Contract
Dec 27, 2024
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 renewing Osage County Tourism Director Mary Beth Moore's contract. That is a 12 month contract.
There will also be discussi ... read more »