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Choir of Man at The Center Jan. 20

Dec 26, 2025

The Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide hit — THE CHOIR OF MAN — returns to the U.S. for its national tour including a stop in Bartlesville on Tuesday, January 20, 7:30pm, at The Center.     Valarie Hulse with The Center gives us a preview saying, "It's ... read more »

Small Earthquake Detected Friday Near Coffeyville, Kan.

Dec 26, 2025

A 2.4 magnitude earthquake was detected early Friday morning near Coffeyville, Kan. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 12:06 a.m. A stronger 3.2 magnitude tremblor occurred at 5:36 a.m. Friday just west of the Oklahoma City metro. No damage has been report ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Have Short Agenda for Monday

Dec 26, 2025

The Washington County Commissioners have a short agenda set for their Monday morning meeting. Several pieces of older office equipment from the County Clerk’s office are expected to be declared surplus and disposed of. The commissioners will also provide their reports after the Christma ... read more »

Friends Indeed Serves Christmas Dinner and Fellowship

Dec 25, 2025

For over 20 years, Friends Indeed has been serving Christmas Day Dinner. The idea came to be when the founders agreed that no one should be alone for Christmas.   The first Friends Indeed Christmas Dinners were served at the old American Legion in downtown Bartlesville. They soon ran ... read more »

Dink's Serves Free Christmas Meals for a 3rd Year

Dec 25, 2025

Dink's Pit BBQ hosted their 3rd annual Christmas lunch on Christmas Day in Bartlesville.    Landon Curd, the owner of Dink's Pit BBQ at 2929 E. Frank Phillips Blvd. in Bartlesville, said the event provided free meals to those in need. He said that instead of BBQ, the men ... read more »

Rogers County Man Dies in Christmas Morning Crash

Dec 25, 2025

A Rogers County man died in a single vehicle accident early Christmas morning.    The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that Matthew L. Lewis, 27, of Claremore was westbound on E. 350 Road in front of 22809 E. 350 Road just before 2 a.m. when his vehicle crossed the centerline, de ... read more »

OCSO Saves Christmas By Apprehending The Grinch

Dec 24, 2025

The Osage County Sheriff's Office has saved Christmas by apprehending The Grinch. He was taken into custody on the charge of attempting to steal Christmas. Sheriff Bart Perrier said once they learned of what The Grinch was attempting to do, it was imperative his deputies took swift action. ... read more »

History Museum Having Big Event on New Year's Eve

Dec 24, 2025

The Bartlesville Area History Museum will hold a New Year’s Eve Party for kids 11 and under. Ranch Heights Teacher Jeff Cauthen will be on hand to entertain kids with a magic show at noon. The Bartlesville Area History Museum is located on the fifth floor of city hall. For more informat ... read more »

Bartlesville Moves Forward with Growth, Investment and Stability

Dec 24, 2025

\r\n \r\n Major initiatives advanced under the Bartlesville NEXT strategic plan, including adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and the formation of an Unsheltered Homeless Task Force. The City also approved a long-term, 100-year water supply plan to secure future resources, alongsi ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Seeking Volunteers for Boards and Commissions

Dec 24, 2025

The City of Bartlesville is inviting residents to get involved in local government through service on one of its many boards, committees and commissions. These groups play an important role in shaping city policies, advising elected officials and helping guide decisions that impact the community. ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Offers Free Christmas Tree Mulching at Sooner Park

Dec 24, 2025

The City of Bartlesville is again offering free Christmas tree mulching this season at the upper level parking lot of Sooner Park, located near Madison and Tuxedo Boulevard.   Undecorated trees may be dropped off at the designated fenced area, just east of Madison Boulevard, after Ch ... read more »

Record High Temps on Christmas Day

Dec 24, 2025

There is a high chance of record high temperatures Christmas Day across much of eastern Oklahoma as high pressure sets up over the Southern Plains this week with breezy southerly winds.   Above average temperatures continue through Saturday, then cooler next week. Near or record high ... read more »

Tulsa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison

Dec 23, 2025

A transient Tulsa man has been sentenced to life in prison after sexually assaulting an elderly woman.   43-year-old Elga Eugene Harper was convicted by a federal jury of kidnapping, aggravated sexual abuse by force and threat, assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do b ... read more »

OCSO Looking for Suspect Who Broke Out of Ankle Monitor

Dec 23, 2025

The Osage County Sheriff's Office is looking for two suspects after an individual removed the court-ordered ankle monitor of another. Abram Hobbs, who was wearing the ankle monitor, and Kimberly Hobbs then fled. The two are believed to be driving a white 2008 Land Rover, with an Oklahoma lice ... read more »

BPD Responds to Shooting on Woodland Rd.

Dec 22, 2025

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 12-23-25 AT 2:42 P.M.   The Bartlesville Police Department responded to a possible shooting in the 3700 block of Woodland Rd. on Monday afternoon.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, officers responded at approximatel ... read more »