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Cherokee Nation, Washington County Open Double Cree Bridge
May 27, 2025
Several representatives from the Cherokee Nation and Washington County dedicated a newly constructed bridge on Old Highway 75 (North 3980 Road) and West 3300 Road, just north of Ramona.
The $1.4 million investment by the Cherokee Nation replaced a bridge over Double Creek that was ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Approve Consortium Agreement
May 27, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met on Tuesday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.
The commissioners awarded a bid for the sale of various equipment and approved a donation from the 911 Trust Authority for a utility building.
The commissioners also approve ... read more »
Dropoff Site for those who Suffered Storm Damage
May 27, 2025
The City of Bartlesville has opened a disposal site for storm debris this week. It will be open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Saturday on West Highway 60, just east of the Green Country Rodeo Arena. Public Works Director Keith Henry says at that time, they will see if they need to keep it open ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing First Degree Burglary Charge
May 27, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking into a residence.
30-year-old Bradley Carothers was charged on Tuesday with first degree burglary.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on May 24 at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers re ... read more »
Osage County Sheriff's Office Getting New Medical Provider
May 27, 2025
At Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, there was discussion to go away from the current medical provider that the sheriff's office uses. If they were to do that, they would be signing a letter of intent to allow for Dr. Cameron Rumsey of Pawhuska to provide the care for ... read more »
BPD Investigating Friday Head-On Fatality Collision
May 27, 2025
Bartlesville police are investigating a fatality accident that happened Friday afternoon on north Washington Boulevard, killing one person.
Police say the accident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Ohio Avenue. Preliminary investigation results indicate a veh ... read more »
KANE COLUMN: Passing FY26 Budget Bills
May 27, 2025
It was a long week at the State Capitol as we considered the dozens of bills that comprise our state budget on the House floor. With that work done, we've now officially passed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
As Vice Chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Committee, I’m proud o ... read more »
Washington County Democrats to Host Rep. Waldon
May 27, 2025
State Rep. John Waldron will be the guest speaker at Washington County Democratic Party's May meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at Crossing 2nd in Bartlesville.
Rep. Waldron, a former teacher at Booker T. Washington, represents House District 77 and is the Minority Caucus Vice Chair of the state ... read more »
OKM on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
May 27, 2025
The community spirit is alive and well in Bartlesville as OKM Music gears up for a week of fun-filled events, kicking off with the much-anticipated OKM Mozart music festival. Appearing on Community Connection, Mary Lynn Mihm from OKM and Lucas Nettles from Revo Financial shared exciting details a ... read more »
Veterans Remembered at Ceremony in Ramona
May 26, 2025
Several gathered at the Ramona Cemetery on this Memorial Day Monday to honor those who sacrificed everything. Clayton Black with the American Legion Post 334 spoke and said without those veterans who gave it their all, we wouldn't have the freedoms we have today.
Bla ... read more »
New Monument Unveiled Monday at White Rose Cemetery
May 26, 2025
A new monument was dedicated this Memorial Day at White Rose Cemetery in Bartlesville.
The black granite memorial was unveiled by Mayor Jim Curd in front of the gazebo, which lists Washington County soldiers, sailors and airmen who died in World War I and World War II, but whose bo ... read more »
SUNFEST Kicks Off on Friday
May 26, 2025
SUNFEST Bartlesville 2025, Oklahoma’s biggest backyard picnic, returns to Sooner Park on May 30, 31, and June 1 with the theme "Hometown Heroes" honoring police, fire, and EMS workers. Platinum sponsors are DSR and ConocoPhillips.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, ... read more »
PSO Estimated Times of Restoration Posted 2pm 5/24/25
May 24, 2025
West of Bartlesville Along or Near US 60 and Near US 60 and SR 123
Estimated Restoration: May 26 2025, 12:00 PM CT
Copan Area
Estimated Restoration: May 26 2025, 12:00 PM CT
No Estimated Restoration times have been posted for the various spots in Bartlesville still without power.
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UPDATE 3: Many Still Without Power Following Storms
May 24, 2025
Updated Story 3:15pm
West of Bartlesville Along or Near US 60 and Near US 60 and SR 123
Estimated Restoration: May 26 2025, 12:00 PM CT
Copan Area
Estimated Restoration: May 26 2025, 12:00 PM CT
No Estimated Restoration times have been posted for the various spots in ... read more »
400 Seniors Graduate from Bartlesville High
May 23, 2025
One of the largest senior classes in recent history graduated from Bartlesville High School Friday night.
The ceremony honored 400 seniors with a standing-room only crowd at the 7,200-seat Custer Stadium. While thunderstorms threatened the outdoor graduation earlier in the afternoo ... read more »