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City Council Tempers Flare During Flock Camera Debate
Apr 07, 2025
Tempers flared Monday night among members of the Bartlesville City Council while discussing Flock cameras, with council members questioning political influence and religion among the nonpartisan body.
The Flock camera systems, also known as automatic license plate readers, will rem ... read more »
Osage Nation Education Department Holding FAFSA Night
Apr 07, 2025
The Osage Nation Education Department in Hominy will provide students an opportunity to learn about available scholarships and gain knowledge about FAFSA. This event for high school students will take place at 5 p.m. next Wednesday.
Seniors will be able to fill out their FAFS ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Firearm Charge
Apr 07, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly possessing a handgun after a previous felony conviction.
57-year-old Daniel Dean was charged on Monday with possession of a firearm after a felony conviction.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Facing Meth Charge
Apr 07, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly being in possession of meth.
57-year-old Julie Sears was charged on Monday with unlawful possession of paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license, operating a vehicle without a proper tag, failing to m ... read more »
Construction to Close Bartlesville Road
Apr 07, 2025
A Bartlesville road will be closed as work is completed on a 2020 general obligation bond project. Yale Drive between Frank Phillips Blvd and Adams Blvd will be closed as the $850,000 Yale Drive Reconstruction Project is completed.
Construction crews plan to keep the existing ... read more »
Courthouse Employees Doing Active Shooter Training
Apr 07, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
During that meeting, there was an acknowledgment that the courthouse will be closed for an hour on Tuesday afternoon, which will allow for employees at the ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss License Agreement
Apr 07, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met on Monday morning for their weekly meeting at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.
The commissioners discussed additional improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse and addressed getting a bucket truck to help with maintenance.
Th ... read more »
Kiddie Park Campaign Kickoff
Apr 06, 2025
On Sunday, Kiddie Park launched its Capital Campaign Kickoff event at the Richard Kane YMCA. With a goal of $2.7 million, it is the most ambitious fundraising goal in the history of the park.
Board President Ken Johnson began with a brief history of Kiddie Park's 79-year history and thank ... read more »
Bartlesville Council to Meet on Monday
Apr 04, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday for its monthly meeting.
At that meeting, there will be consideration to adopt the new city council meeting rules. There will also be discussion on how to best go about regulating flock cameras across the city. This could incl ... read more »
Courthouse Employees will go over Active Shooter Training
Apr 04, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. At that meeting, there will be an acknowledgment of the courthouse being closed on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for active shooter training. Sheriff Bart Perrier goes into ... read more »
Kiddie Park Campaign Kickoff Event on Sunday
Apr 04, 2025
On Sunday, Kiddie Park will be launching its Capital Campaign Kickoff event at the Richard Kane YMCA. This is the most ambitious fundraising goal in the history of the park and Board Chair Ken Johnson talks about what will be going on Sunday.
Johnson goes on to talk about what Kiddie Park has ... read more »
CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66 4-4-25
Apr 04, 2025
State Senator Julie Daniels and State Representative John B. Kane discussed the state budget, efforts to lower the state income tax and bringing new businesses to Oklahoma on Friday's Capitol Call Powered by Phillips 66.
Senator John B. Kane said of the budget, "We're ... read more »
The Bartlesville Sports Commission Master’s Par Tee
Apr 04, 2025
It's a fun way to raise money for the Bartlesville Sports Commision with a tie to The Master's Golf Tournament. It's the The Bartlesville Sports Commission Master’s Par Tee!
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Chris Batchelder with The Bartlesville Sports Commissio ... read more »
Elder Care on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Apr 03, 2025
Michael Colaw was our guest on COMMUNITY CONNECTION and he shared the latest news from Elder Care.
Michael first annnounced an internal promotion,"We have is Sheila Tucker, who's been with eldercare since I believe 2022. She was recently named the director of Daybreak. She ... read more »
Osage Nation Holding Glow Event
Apr 03, 2025
The Osage Nation Health System invites everyone to a fun-filled night on Friday, April 11th at the Health Complex. The fun will start at 6 p.m. and festivities will go on throughout the evening and you encouraged to bring your glow gear.
A glow up fun walk starts at 7:30 p.m. ... read more »