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Pioneer Days in Skiatook This Weekend
Sep 18, 2025
Skiatook's Pioneer Days kicked off on Thursday and there will be plenty of events for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend. The carnival will be open on Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Skiatook's Central Park. A rodeo will be held at the rodeo ... read more »
Oklahoma Promise Application Open at Nowata Schools
Sep 18, 2025
Nowata Public Schools is reminding students that the Oklahoma Promise application for 2025-2026 is available. This applies for students in grades 8-12 at Nowata Public Schools.
Oklahoma Promise, if requirements are met in the application, helps either pay for tuition at an Oklahoma ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Bail Jumping
Sep 18, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to appear for a court date after posting a bond.
36-year-old Amanda Smith was charged on Thursday with bail jumping.
According to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, Smith posted a $25,000 bond on A ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Second-Degree Burglary
Sep 18, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking into a residence.
64-year-old Kenneth Stotts was charged on Thursday with second-degree burglary and bringing contraband into a jail or penal institution.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Sept. 17 at ... read more »
Tri County Tech Touts Record Enrollment, Robust Robotics Program, and an Expanding Nursing Progam
Sep 18, 2025
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tri County Tech Superintendent & CEO, Dr. Tammie Strobel, and Board Member and Robotics Mentor, George Halkiades shared a lot of good news coming from the institution.
Dr. Strobel announced, "We have record enrollment this year. We're ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Assault and Battery
Sep 17, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly striking multiple victims.
33-year-old Stephanie Maldonado was charged on Wednesday with two counts of assault and battery.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Maldonado allegedly got into an altercation with ... read more »
Osage County Free Fair Starts Thursday
Sep 17, 2025
The Osage County Free Fair kicks off on Thursday and there will be plenty to do at the three-day event taking place at the fairgrounds. There will be free carnival rides all weekend long, a free petting zoo on Thursday and Friday and several vendors showing off their goods.
F ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Child Neglect
Sep 17, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly leaving a child unattended in the backseat of his vehicle.
33-year-old Cody Burkhart was charged on Wednesday with child neglect.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, authorities allegedly spotted Burkhart ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Attempted Arson
Sep 17, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly attempting to set fire to a church.
27-year-old Cecil Oakley was charged on Wednesday with second-degree attempted arson.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Sept. 15, Oakley allegedly poured gasoline on the fron ... read more »