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CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THIS STORY   With great fanfare from the Bruin Brigade drumline and Bartlesville High School cheerleaders during the lunch hour Thursday, Bartlesville Regional United Way kicked off their 2024 fundraising campaign with a big goal in mind... $2.4 mi ... read more »

Osage Nation students are eligible to receive up to $250 in school supplies, clothing and technology assistance. Applications will open at the beginning of October.   In order to be eligible, students must be enrolled in the Osage Nation, be enrolled in a public, home school, private ... read more »

Oklahoma’s own Carrie Underwood will be the next singer to sit behind the judges’ table on “American Idol,” filling Katy Perry’s spot after her departure from the show in May. Underwood, who rose to fame after she won the singing competition show in 2005, will re ... read more »

The Westside Community Center is excited to unveil its Summer Fine Arts Intensive, a week-long program designed to inspire and develop young creative minds. Set to run from August 5th to August 9th, this immersive experience offers children and teens a chance to explore their artistic talents in ... read more »

Two people were formally charged in Washington County District Court on Wednesday stemming from an incident where a girl was tied up to a tree on Sunday.   Johnny Lee James and Kayla Sharee Clark are both being held on $500,000 bonds on six felony charges.   The Washingt ... read more »

A Dewey man was seen in Washington County Court on Wednesday after allegedly stealing property from a place of business.   On Friday afternoon, police officers were shown footage of a vehicle pulling into a local business and stealing two transmissions and a blue torque converter. So ... read more »

Every beginning needs its end. And every end is the start of a new beginning. To combine the two would be to add wisdom to youth; life to the eyes of the old.   That’s exactly what was done.   Jari Bowers, volunteer coordinator for the Washington County, introduces ... read more »

The NuCera Solutions plant in Barnsdall will be closing in the next six to 12 months. This comes after the building took a direct hit from the EF-4 tornado that struck Barnsdall in May.    Mayor Johnny Kelley says this is a difficult blow to Barnsdall, but said the town will see ... read more »

City-owned Sooner and Frontier pools will close for the season on Sunday, August 11th. Splash pads across Bartlesville will remain open as long as the weather allows. Public Works Director Keith Henry had the following to say on the upcoming closure: “The YMCA, which manages City-owned ... read more »

The City of Bartlesville has announced its Employee of the Month for July. This month's honor goes to Accounting and Finance Fiscal Technician, Gina Vaught. Her co-worker, Kayle Amador had this to say in a nomination letter: "She has worked for the City of Bartlesville for roughly 18 ... read more »

The Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its upcoming Phillips 66 Update Forum Luncheon featuring Tandra Perkins, the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Administrative Officer of Phillips 66. The event will take place on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 ... read more »

Bartlesville utility customers are seeing some changes on their July bill after rate increase for Fiscal Year 2024-25 went into effect on July 1. City officials say the increases are the result of a comprehensive water, wastewater and sanitation rate study conducted in FY 2020-21, which inclu ... read more »

The Kansas Department of Commerce announces the first regional water project grant awarded by the state in more than a decade.   The $1 million Community Development Block Grant was awarded to help the city of Caney construct a water line to connect to the Coffeyville water system. C ... read more »

Get ready for an enchanting evening of musical theater as Broadway Soiree makes its grand debut at The Historic Constantine Theater on Saturday, August 10th at 7:30pm. This much-anticipated performance will feature the dynamic duo of Kelly Ford and Cathy Venable in a captivating concert of classi ... read more »

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for several Oklahoma counties, effective from noon today until 9 PM CDT this evening. The National Weather Service warns that dangerously hot conditions are expected, with heat index values potentially reaching up to 112 degrees Fahrenheit. The warnin ... read more »