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KANE COLUMN: Floor Work Ramps Up
Mar 04, 2025
As we move into the second month of our legislative session, we are wrapping up much of our committee work. Though recent icy weather delayed our tight schedule, we are now back on track and continuing to push forward.
With a significant portion of our committee work behind us, we are spendin ... read more »
Bartlesville High School Gears Up for Annual MAD Week and Artlaza Fundraiser
Mar 04, 2025
Bartlesville High School is set to kick off its annual MAD (Make A Difference) Week from March 10-14, with a variety of events aimed at raising funds for this year’s chosen charity, Fostering Success.
The Artlaza event is set for Thursday, March 13, from 3:00 to 10 ... read more »
Osage Nation BIA on GSA Termination List
Mar 03, 2025
On Saturday, the U.S. General Services Administration notified several Bureau of Indian Affair properties across the country that they will be on a termination list. One of those included is the Osage Indian Agency in Pawhuska.
Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear released a st ... read more »
Missouri Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Coffeyville
Mar 04, 2025
A suspect in a Missouri kidnapping is arrested in Coffeyville, Kan.
The first reports were made early Monday morning to the Webb City, Mo. Police Department about a woman who was traveling with an armed suspect. The pair was located in Coffeyville around 8:30 a.m. Monday. After a brief pursui ... read more »
$100 Million Tech-Based Facility in Works for Cherryvale
Mar 04, 2025
A $100 million industrial facility could be coming to Cherryvale.
At last night's Cherryvale City Council meeting, a contract was ratified for the sale of just over 65 acres of land on the north side of town for a technology-based facility.
City Administrator Michael Hall says t ... read more »
Dewey City Council & Public Works Authority Meet for First Time This Month
Mar 03, 2025
The Dewey City Council and Public Works Authority Trustees met for the first time in March at Dewey City Hall on Monday night.
During the meeting, the council heard updates from the police and fire departments and answered questions from the public.
The Friends of De ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Approves Industrial Park Land Transfer
Mar 03, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council unanimously approved Monday to transfer 15 acres of land at the Bartlesville Industrial Park to the Bartlesville Development Authority to construct a speculative building and allow for the expansion of an existing business.
BDA Vice President of Busine ... read more »
Strom Bill to Boost Trade Education, Workforce Advances
Mar 03, 2025
The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed Monday House Bill 1256, authored by Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, with a 90-4 vote. The legislation would enhance workforce development initiatives by modifying contract terms related to construction-skilled trade education.
HB1256 would amend existing ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Update How Open Records Will Be Requested
Mar 03, 2025
At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, board members had the option to sign a resolution that would update the procedures for requesting open records in the county clerk's office. Christina Talburt, who serves as County Clerk, provides more details.
As Talburt sai ... read more »
Phillips 66 Donates $5M, Museum Artifacts to Woolaroc
Mar 03, 2025
Phillips 66 has announced a $5 million gift to Woolaroc's capital campaign and a donation of several company artifacts, marking the 100th birthday of the historic museum and wildlife preserve founded by Frank Phillips.
The “Booming Second Century” capital campaign a ... read more »
Osage Commissioners Get Presentation on how to Make Things More Efficent
Mar 03, 2025
The Founder and Co-owner of Invex gave a presentation to the Board of Osage County Commissioners, talking about an app that he believes would make it easier for the county to maintain its roads.
Chris White went on to explain on how the system works.
White says it is his belie ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Approve Claim for Ad Valorem Loss
Mar 03, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners met Monday morning to take care of several items of business for the first of the month.
In addition to hearing presentations from the Washington County OSU Extension Office and American Fidelity, the commissioners also approved a notarized form ... read more »
Courthouse Improvements, Executive Session Highlight Nowata County Commissioners Meeting
Mar 03, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met on Monday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.
The commissioners discussed the ongoing project to improve the Nowata County Courthouse, and continued the discussion from last week's improvements that involved light fixtures and heat ... read more »
Moody Promoted to Arvest Commercial Loan Manager
Mar 03, 2025
Arvest Bank announces the promotion of Nicholas Moody to commercial loan manager serving Bartlesville, Dewey and Nowata.
“Nicholas will be an outstanding leader for the commercial lending team at Arvest,” said loan manager Jay Dyer. "He has already demonstrated solid com ... read more »
City of Bartlesville Auction Set for Saturday
Mar 03, 2025
The city of Bartlesville’s surplus property auction is set to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the City Operations Center, 1721 W. Fifth St.
“Everyone is welcome to come at 9 a.m. to preview the items before the auction starts at 10 a.m.,” said Public Works Director Keith Henry. ... read more »