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Doenges Ford to Transition Ownership to Bill Knight Ford Next Week
Oct 10, 2024
After nearly a century of selling Ford vehicles, Doenges Ford, which started in Tonkawa in 1929 and has served Bartlesville for 85 years, will transition ownership to Bill Knight Ford next week.
Brad Doenges spoke about the change, noting that Bill Knight is also ... read more »
Bartlesville Splash Pads Seasonal Closure Begins Oct. 14
Oct 10, 2024
Bartlesville’s splash pads will close for the season on Monday, Oct. 14, so Parks Department crews can begin readying them for winter.
The three splash pads are located at Johnstone Park, Unity Square and Sooner Pool.
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Adams Golf Course to Close Temporarily on Nov. 1
Oct 10, 2024
Adams Golf Course in Bartlesville will temporarily close beginning Nov. 1 to accommodate the completion of the planned greens rebuild project.
The $2.4 million project was approved by voters in recent General Obligation Bond elections. It includes the replacement of all 18 course greens along ... read more »
Former Bartian Helps Others Weather Hurricane Milton
Oct 10, 2024
After making landfall near Siesta Key on Wednesday night, Hurricane Milton is now moving off Florida's east coast, but not without leaving behind damaging winds and life-threatening floods Thursday morning.
Even before Milton struck as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, its outer bands swep ... read more »
Towers' Appeal to Police Review Board Denied
Oct 10, 2024
A police review board examined the termination of Pawhuska police officer Anthoney Towers on Wednesday evening. After looking at the case, they decided to uphold the ruling, as City Manager Jerry Eubanks explains.
Police Chief Lorrie Hennesy was also let go, but isn't eligible for a ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Faces Felony Child Abuse Charge
Oct 09, 2024
A Bartlesville man appeared in Washington County District Court Wednesday on a felony child abuse charge.
37-year-old Tyler Shea is accused of severely spanking a 12-year-old child in August.
According to the case’s probable cause affidavit, the alleged victim in this case told a fo ... read more »
Bartlesville Area History Museum Has New Exhibit
Oct 09, 2024
The Bartlesville Area History Museum has opened its latest exhibit and it will be on display through the end of the year. The latest display is titled, “Social Life and Early Traditions,” and will let guests explore different cultures and ethnicities and how they have came together to ... read more »
Osage Nation Holding Scarecrow Display
Oct 09, 2024
The Osage Nation Outdoor Health Complex will be holding a scarecrow display for the fall season. Registration is open and will close next Friday. All citizens and businesses within the community are welcome to participate.
Once registered, participants will have a hay bale to insta ... read more »
Get Ready for the 5th Annual Bartlesville Pickleball Classic
Oct 09, 2024
The excitement is building as the 5th Annual Bartlesville Pickleball Classic approaches! This highly anticipated tournament will take place at the Hillcrest Country Club's indoor complex Oct 18, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024, utilizing the top-notch tennis court surface. Mark your calendars for a ... read more »
FBI Arrests Terrorism Suspect in Oklahoma City
Oct 09, 2024
The FBI has arrested an Afghan man in Oklahoma City who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S. That's according to a Justice Department announcement Tuesday.
Officials say 27-year-old ... read more »
PODCAST: Congressman Josh Brecheen
Oct 09, 2024
US Congressman for Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District Josh Brecheen called into Bartlesville Radio for our monthly podcast.
In our conversation, Brecheen weighed in on the capture of a suspected terrorist that was found in Oklahoma City.
Brecheen also talked a ... read more »
Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeks Mentors
Oct 09, 2024
Charlene reminded everyone, "As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma matches volunteer mentors (Bigs) with children (Littles) who need help with self-esteem, decision-making, and other areas of ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Donates $7K to Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Oct 09, 2024
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $7,000 contribution to Oklahoma Wesleyan University, whose mission is to model a way of thought, a way of life and a way of faith.
The funds from the Arvest Foundation will be used to provide scholarship opportunities for area students. Oklahoma Wesl ... read more »
Lankford Statement on Arrest of Individual Plotting Terrorist Attack in United States
Oct 09, 2024
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) issued the following statement after it was reported that an individual was arrested in Oklahoma for plotting a terrorist attack:
“The charges brought against Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi in Oklahoma for plotting an Election Day terrorist attack on US soil is a star ... read more »
Pawhuska City Council Meeting Gets Disruptive
Oct 08, 2024
At Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, a Youtube vlogger and failed candidate for Tulsa mayor asked to speak before the council approved the consent agenda docket.
Ron Durbin encouraged the council to watch an upcoming documentary that focuses on ho ... read more »