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Westside Pub Stabbing Suspect Charged
Nov 25, 2025
The suspect in Friday’s stabbing at Westside Pub now faces felony charges.
21-year-old Malachi Walker, of Bartlesville, was charged on Tuesday with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Walker allegedly stabbed the victim after ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Intimidation
Nov 25, 2025
A Bartlesville man with multiple pending felony charges is facing an additional charge.
22-year-old Deontae Hicks was charged on Tuesday with intimidating a witness.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Hicks allegedly made a phone call to the victim in the Washingto ... read more »
November Employee of the Month Recognized
Nov 25, 2025
The Employee Advisory Committee has named the November employee of the month. Assistant Water Plant Superintendent Brandon Cleveland gets this month's recognition after being nominated by Brianna McNall, a Bartlesville resident who recently took a group of undergraduate chemistry students on ... read more »
Barnsdall's Christmas Parade Canceled
Nov 25, 2025
The Barnsdall Christmas Parade has been canceled. A Facebook post from the Barnsdall Chamber of Commerce states the cancellation is because of a lack of entries.
The Barnsdall Chamber of Commerce is thankful for the participants who did enter and hope to get the event going again n ... read more »
Pawhuska Man Formally Charged in Officer-Involved Shooting
Nov 25, 2025
A Pawhuska man who allegedly shot at two Osage County deputies has formally been charged. William Copple has been charged with two felony counts of shooting with intent to kill and an additional felony count of being in possession of a firearm after former felony conviction.
Copple ... read more »
Truity Employees Donate More Than $104K to Communities
Nov 25, 2025
Truity Credit Union employees are projected to donate nearly $104,000 in 2025 through the organization’s Payroll Giving Program.
According to a news release, the initiative reflects Truity’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and making a meaningful impact through ... read more »
Washington Co. Bureau on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Nov 25, 2025
We have all heard of Farm Bureau, but when you ask someone what does your Farm Bureau do, most say they advocate for farmers and ranchers, but there is more.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Washington County Farm Bureau President Macy Strom and Notheastern Oklahoma Field Rep. Al ... read more »
Christmas in The Ville to Open Sunday Due to The Weather
Nov 25, 2025
There is a change to the opening night for Christmas in the Ville. Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tressa Cruse made the announcement on K-WON Tuesday that the event is being moved to Sunday evening from Saturday evening due to weather concerns.
Tressa also told ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Contributes $5,000 to OK Union School District
Nov 25, 2025
Oklahoma Union Public Schools will receive a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation, helping the district focus on its mission to support students in learning their ABCs: achieving, believing, and changing.
Arvest Wealth Management senior client advisor Hannah Bode and Arvest commercial bank ... read more »
OKM Christkindl Market is at Woolaroc This Weekend
Nov 24, 2025
OKM Music teams up with the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve this weekend to host the 2025 Christkindl Market, a three-day celebration of music, artisan crafts, and European-style holiday charm.
The event runs Nov. 28–30 from 4–9 p.m. daily during Woolaroc’ ... read more »
Woolaroc’s Wonderland of Lights Returns, Kicking Off the 2025 Holiday Season
Nov 25, 2025
One of northeast Oklahoma’s most beloved holiday traditions is ready to shine once again as Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve launches its annual Wonderland of Lights. Beginning Friday, November 28, the historic ranch will transform into a dazzling winter escape, illuminated by more t ... read more »
Teacher Charged With Having Inaproprate Relations With Student
Nov 24, 2025
A teacher at a local technical school has been arrested and charged with felony counts of sexual battery and being in possession of child sexual abuse material.
Sean Edwards was arrested on these charges after a high school student disclosed a relationship between the two to ... read more »
Tourism Dollars Being Used Effectively in Osage County
Nov 24, 2025
At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Tourism Director Mary Beth Moore said advertising dollars are being put to good use. District Three Commissioner Charlie Cartwright gave a real life example as to why Moore is correct.
Moore said it took awhile to begin seeing the ... read more »
Stabbing Reported at Westside Pub; Suspect Detained
Nov 22, 2025
Bartlesville Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Friday evening at the Westside Pub in the 1800 block of SW Frank Phillips Boulevard. Officers were called to the scene around 7:20 p.m. and found a man with a stab wound to the abdomen.
Police say the suspect remained at the scene ... read more »
The Center Seeks Support to Keep Arts Thriving in Bartlesville
Nov 21, 2025
A major Broadway-style production brought big crowds—and big economic impact—to Bartlesville this week. Cirque Dreams Holidaze wrapped up its 11-day rehearsal residency at The Center, drawing more than a thousand people to Thursday night’s national premiere performance.
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