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Fatal Collision Claims Life in Washington County
Jul 31, 2024
A tragic vehicle collision occurred on July 30, 2024, at approximately 5:07 PM on 1500 Road and 3988 Drive, roughly 1.5 miles east of Dewey, Oklahoma, resulting in the death of the driver.
David Johnson, 53, from Bartlesville was driving a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on 1500 Road when ... read more »
ROC-WC on COMMUITY CONNECTION: Upcoming Events and Updates
Jul 30, 2024
As Republicans and Other Conservatives-Washington County approach a busy month, Quinn Schipper from ROC-WC, our guest on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, highlighted several key events and updates are on the horizon, promising engaging discussions and critical insights into local governance and ... read more »
Oklahoma Tribes Await Artifacts from Museums
Jul 30, 2024
By PHILIP MARCELO
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Tucked within the expansive Native American halls of the American Museum of Natural History is a diminutive wooden doll that holds a sacred place among the tribes whose territories once included Manhattan.
For more t ... read more »
Nowata County First Responders get new radios
Jul 30, 2024
The Nowata County Commissioners on Monday passed a resolution of the approval of the purchase of new radios for First Responders in the County. Nowata County Clerk Kay Spurgeon explains.
Spurgeon says the radios were initially put on inventory when first received but there was no r ... read more »
Lankford, Mullin Want Answers Regarding Opening Ceremony Display
Jul 30, 2024
Oklahoma Senators James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin have sent a letter to the International Olympic Committee President after the Last Supper depiction at Friday’s opening ceremonies in Paris. The two senators, along with their colleagues, call the depiction offensive. They had this to sa ... read more »
Investigation Finds at Least 973 Native American Children Died in US Government Boarding Schools
Jul 30, 2024
By MATTHEW BROWN
Associated Press
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — At least 973 Native American children died in the U.S. government's abusive boarding school system, according to the results of an investigation released Tuesday by officials who called on the governm ... read more »
UPDATE: Power Restored in Bartlesville
Jul 30, 2024
Photo by Evan Fahrbach
UPDATE: As of 1 p.m. Tuesday, PSO is reporting power has been restored to most customers impacted by the outage. The traffic light at Adams Boulevard and Silver Lake Road is still out, as is electric service to some of the businesses in the area. We're told thi ... read more »
Wednesday Marks the Final day to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Jul 30, 2024
One more day remains for citizens wishing to apply for FEMA assistance in relation to the storms that ravaged Washington, Osage and Nowata counties in early May. If you are having issues applying, you are asked to call 1-800-621-3362.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers were open in Bar ... read more »
Back To School Sales Tax Holiday
Jul 30, 2024
Back to school shots, back to school supplies, back to school schedules, back to school dread, but what about back to school savings?
The sales tax weekends for the back to school rush are almost as celebrated as Christmas–that is, Christmas for parents.
Oklah ... read more »
Excessive Heat! WSPCA Hours Changing
Jul 30, 2024
It’s hot again, which means new hours of operation for the Washington County SPCA.
The WSPCA will now operating during these hours:
Tuesday through Friday from 12-4 p.m.
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you need to arrange a time ... read more »
Westside Community Center Gears Up for Families
Jul 29, 2024
The Westside Community Center is buzzing with excitement and activity! On a recent episode of COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Executive Director Shavon Robles and WCC Board Member Richard Mitchell highlighted how the center is serving the entire Bartlesville community, transcending neighborhood boundaries. ... read more »
Speaker, Second Speaker Elected for Osage Nation Congress
Jul 29, 2024
At a specially held Osage Nation Congressional meeting, a Speaker and Second Speaker was nominated for the Ninth Congress. Pam Shaw was elected as Speaker and Otto Hamilton was nominated to be the Second Speaker. This is the first time Shaw will serve as Speaker.
Congresswoman Jodi ... read more »
Montgomery Co. Deputies Investigate Animal Cruelty Case
Jul 29, 2024
Deputies in Montgomery County, Kansas are investigating a case of animal cruelty.
Undersheriff Christopher Williams says several animals were seized when a warrant was served on Friday.
Williams says the county will take over care for the animals until the courts dec ... read more »
Rifle Hunt Taking Place for Osage Nation Youth
Jul 29, 2024
The Osage Nation Department of Natural Resources will be hosting a rifle hunt for Osage youth aged 6 to 17 in mid October. It will be taking place on Osage Nation property and a maximum of ten hunters will be selected to participate.
Only Osage Nation Tribal members are eligible to ... read more »
Nowata County officials spent over $1 Million in Federal funds
Jul 29, 2024
The Nowata County Board of Commissioners on Monday accepted a Notification of Single Audit Requirement from Oklahoma Management, Nowata County Clerk Kay Spurgeon explains what that means.
Kay Spurgeon on OEM
The Motion passed unamiously. In other business, the ... read more »