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Washington Co. Commissioners Table Water Relocation Agreement
Jul 21, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners table a utility relocation agreement until next week.
At Monday's commissioners' meeting, an item to discuss and take action for moving a water line near the Saunders Creek bridge project near Vera came in higher than expected.
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Bartlesville Gears Up for Exciting Green Country Rodeo Week
Jul 21, 2025
The Green Country Rodeo kicks off this Thursday and runs through Saturday at the Bartlesville Roundup Club, just west of town across from the airport. Contestants have been practicing hard and are ready to bring thrilling rodeo action to the community.
The event promises classic ro ... read more »
Extreme Heat Warning
Jul 21, 2025
An Extreme Heat Warning and also a Heat Advisory will go into effect from noon until 8 pm on Monday. The extreme heat warning is for portions of northeast and east central Oklahoma as well as west central Arkansas.
KOTV News on 6 Meteorologist Alan Crone
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Purr and Pour Updated Coverage
Jul 19, 2025
The Washington County SPCA had their Purr and Pour cat cafe event this Saturday, July 19, at there clinic location. With people and kids of all ages mixing with the cats and kittens in the same manner, did more for the little room than money could buy.
Tonya Pete, CEO of the Washin ... read more »
SPCA Feature Pet of the Week: Anyone Got Any Chicken?
Jul 18, 2025
Sometimes all you need is some TLC, someone to hold your hand for the scary parts of life, and yes, some chicken.
Bijou Smith, med tech at the Washington County SPCA, introduces a young labrador mix who approves all of these things.
Smith says that Chloe does better ... read more »
Hominy Police Holding Back to School Bash
Jul 18, 2025
The Hominy Police Department will be hosting a back to school bash on Thursday, August 7th at the Hominy Lake Ball Fields. The fun starts at 4 p.m. and will run throughout the night.
There will be a dunk tank, face painting, inflatables, a water slide and movie at dark. The event i ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Assault
Jul 18, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly assaulting someone.
42-year-old Fabian Sanchez was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on July 9, Sanchez allegedly got into an ar ... read more »
Dewey High School Announces Enrollment Dates
Jul 18, 2025
The 2025-26 school year is approaching, and Dewey High School is reminding students of upcoming dates for high school enrollment.
Enrollment for new students who did not attend Dewey last year will begin on July 29. Students will need to provide proof of residence, fill out paperwork and retu ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jul 18, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, there will be possible action taken to sign a $1.5 million bond for treasurer Sally Hulse. There will also be possible action taken to ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jul 18, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning for what appears to be a fairly standard agenda.
According to the meeting notice, the commissioners are expected to consider a utility relocation agreement for the Saunders Creek bridge project in the southern end of the county.
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ONPD Aims to Deal With Mental Health in Positive Way
Jul 17, 2025
The Osage Nation Police Department is taking steps to train its officers to better deal with mental health patients they run across while in the field. Sergeant Patrick Luey was named Grand Mental Health's Officer of the Year and says being compassionate is the first step.
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Washington Co. Health Department Offering Immunizations
Jul 17, 2025
With the school year quickly approaching, the Washington County Health Department is reminding families to get necessary immunizations and obtain needed records. Tiffaney Hill with the Washington County Health Department had the following to say regarding the importance of getting vaccines for ch ... read more »
JOM Supplies Pickup at Nowata High School
Jul 17, 2025
Nowata Public Schools announced that Johnson O'Malley eligible students from grades kindergarten to 8th grade, can pick up school supplies on July 26 at the high school entrance.
The JOM program provides educational and cultural support to Native American students in public sch ... read more »
Phillips 66 Gives Grant to Support Swim Safety in Bartlesville
Jul 17, 2025
Phillips 66 is making waves in water safety with a $15,000 grant awarded to Splash Club.
According to a news release, the contribution highlights the company's commitment to enhancing swim safety in the communities where its employees live and work.
Phillips 66's locally-driven sw ... read more »
UPDATE: City of Dewey Water Service Restored
Jul 15, 2025
UPDATE: The city of Dewey's water service was restored late Tuesday night.
Original Story: The City of Dewey will shut off the entire city's water service at 8 p.m. tonight.
City Manager Kevin Trease has the latest.
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