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Oklahoma Union's Reegan Riley Named March ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month
Apr 02, 2026
Oklahoma Union High School Senior Reegan Riley has been named the ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month for March.
Riley said a fascination with space at a young age sparked a lasting interest in STEM fields, an enthusiasm further encouraged by teachers who helped shape that pas ... read more »
Bartlesville's Ava Dennis Named March Patriot Auto Student of the Month
Apr 02, 2026
Bartlesville High School Senior Ava Dennis has been named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for March, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.
Dennis serves as student body president, a role that has allowed her to lead new initiatives aimed at boosting student eng ... read more »
Oklahoma Union's Amina Washington Named March Patriot Auto Student of the Month
Apr 02, 2026
Oklahoma Union High School Senior Amina Washington has been named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for March, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.
Washington is heavily involved in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), where she serves as the ... read more »
Election Filings As Of Thursday
Apr 02, 2026
The following have filed declarations of candidacy as of Thursday.
Washington County
Assessor: Steve Campbell (R)
Treasurer: Melissa Thornbrugh (R)
District 1 Commissioner: Mitchell L. Antle (R)
District 3 Commissioner: Mike Dunlap (R)
Asso ... read more »
Upcoming Nowata Chamber of Commerce Events
Apr 02, 2026
The Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents of upcoming events through the month of April.
Next Thursday, April 9, is the State of the Nation led by the Deputy Chief of the Cherokee Nation Bryan Warner. The event starts at 11:30 a.m.
The chamber ... read more »
Nowata Boys and Girls Club Closed for Good Friday
Apr 02, 2026
The Boys and Girls Club of Nowata will be closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday.
The club says in a Facebook post that normal hours will resume on the next scheduled club day.
The Boys and Girls Club of Nowata is located at 300 S. Pine St.
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Bartlesville Man Charged With Sex Offender Violation
Apr 02, 2026
A convicted sex offender living in Bartlesville is facing additional felony charges.
46-year-old Albert Spottedbear was charged on Wednesday with violating the sex offender registration act.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Spottedbear appeared before ... read more »
Osage Nation Holding Golf Tournament Saturday
Apr 02, 2026
The Wentz Memorial Golf Course in Ponca City will play host to the Osage Nation Financial Assistance Parenthood Initiative Golf Tournament on Saturday. The tournament is a four person scramble. Lunch will be provided and prizes will be awarded.
Check-in will be at 8 a.m. and there ... read more »
Bartlesville Civic Ballet Receives Arvest Foundation Grant
Apr 02, 2026
Thanks to a $4,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation, the Bartlesville Civic Ballet will receive support for its upcoming ballet, “The Sleeping Beauty.”
Bartlesville Civic Ballet will offer a tour and demonstration to all second-grade students attending Bartlesville Public Schoo ... read more »
Injury Collision Involving Pedestrian in Osage County
Apr 02, 2026
A pedestrian walking in the road was struck and injured on Thursday, March 26. 68-year old Teresa Lumpkin was driving her vehicle along State Highway 97 near Sand Springs when she she observed oncoming traffic flashing her lights at her.
A report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol states ... read more »
Storms Bring Much-Needed Drought Relief
Apr 02, 2026
Last night’s storms went a long way to alleviate drought conditions across the listening area.
Bartlesville officially received just over 3 inches of rain at the airport, with rain gauges on the southeast side of the city recording 3 ½ inches.
According to the Oklahoma Mesone ... read more »
Youth and Family Services of Washington Co. Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Apr 02, 2026
Youth and Family Services turns 50! Serving our community since 1976, Youth & Family Services, Inc. provides shelter, counseling, prevention, and family support programs guided by their mission: To Serve and Strengthen Youth & Families — creating safety, stability, ... read more »
Pugh Launches Superintendent Bid
Apr 02, 2026
Adam Pugh officially entered the race for Oklahoma state superintendent Wednesday, filing his candidacy and launching a statewide campaign centered on stronger schools, teacher support, parent involvement, and accountability. No Oklahoma education campaign is complete without the words “par ... read more »
Candidate Filings for Osage County
Apr 02, 2026
After day one of candidate filings in Osage County, a few people have filed candidacy paperwork to run for the position.
Current District 1 Commissioner Anthony Hudson has filed to run for another term. Current Assessor Ed Quinton Jr. has filed to run for a second term. Sally Hulse is r ... read more »
THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE BBQ
Apr 02, 2026
You are invited to the 28th Annual The Good, The Bad, and The Barbecue charity event benefiting Elder Care on Saturday, May 9, 2026, hosted by Robert Hughes and family at the Hughes Ranch. Join us in celebrating with great food, fun, and dancing, and as always, we’ll have our amazing silent ... read more »




