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Tillman Elected Osage Nation Chief
Jun 01, 2026
The Osage Nation held its general election on Monday night and Joe Tillman was elected as the tribe's next chief to replace Geoffrey Standing Bear. Tillman defeated Scott Bighorse by a 20 percent margin.
Tillman says one of his many priorities will be focusing on economic ... read more »
City of Bartlesville Utility Rates to Increase July 1
Jun 01, 2026
Utility customers in Bartlesville will pay higher rates for water, wastewater and trash service beginning July 1 after the City Council approved increases Monday aimed at offsetting inflation and declining usage volumes.
For a typical residential customer using 6,000 gallons of wat ... read more »
City of Nowata Makes Changes to Treasurer Position
Jun 01, 2026
The Nowata City Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
The commissioners approved a resolution for charter amendments, specifically making some changes to the role of treasurer.
Commissioner Dean Bridges explain ... read more »
Nowata City Commissioners Meeting Monday
Jun 01, 2026
The Nowata City Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
The commissioners will review reports from the police and fire chiefs, animal control, city manager, treasurer and the code enforcement officer. The commissioners will dis ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Assault
Jun 01, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing criminal charges after allegedly abusing someone.
40-year-old Justin Harper was charged on Monday with domestic abuse by assault and battery and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, a ... read more »





