Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center has a new robotic surgery unit, and is inviting the public to learn about the state-of-the-art technology. The Da Vinci 5 surgical robot was installed earlier this year and performed its first Bartlesville surgery in February. On Thursday, J ... read more »

 Legislation aimed at expanding access to funding for charter school facilities has been signed into law by the governor. House Bill 3372, authored by Rep. Rob Hall, R-Tulsa, creates new financial tools to help charter schools secure funding for buildings and infrastructure needs. &q ... read more »

Tulsa police have wrapped up a rock-and-roll whodunit with a tidy ending. The stolen tour trailer belonging to 100.1 KYFM artist Josey Scott has been recovered, the gear is all accounted for, and a suspect is now in custody. The trailer, swiped earlier this week, carried essential equipment for S ... read more »

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who shaped us… one story at a time.   We want to hear your fondest memory of your Mom—the moment that still makes you smile, laugh, or maybe even tear up a little. Was it something she said… something she ... read more »

Automated license plate readers, commonly known as Flock cameras, will remain in use in Bartlesville for now as city leaders consider potential changes and alternative vendors.   The City Council on Monday delayed action on proposed amendments from Ward 1 Councilor Tim Sherrick, a lo ... read more »

The Bartlesville City Council unanimously passed the city budget Monday for the upcoming fiscal year, with a provision including a possible hike for water utility rates and hiring an additional police officer.   City Manager Mike Bailey says rising costs for water treatment chemicals ... read more »

The Bartlesville City Council met for nearly 2 1/2 hours Tuesday afternoon discussing the upcoming budget year, including a possible increase in water rates for customers.   City leaders say it may be necessary to increase water rates by more than 13% as costs continue to rise due to ... read more »

Nowata County Emergency Manager Laurie Summers gave an emergency update to the Board of Nowata County Commissioners Monday morning.   Summers said the Wann Community Center reached out and expressed interest in becoming an emergency shelter. Summers talked about the facility. &nb ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners approved a resolution during Monday morning's meeting to give county officers a raise.   County officials will now make at least $3,000 a month.   District Three Commissioner Troy Friddle discussed a disadvantage to raising the salary ... read more »

The Nowata City Commissioners held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.   The commissioners tabled discussion of multiple land purchase requests, including a request to purchase six acres of land. The individuals requesting to purcha ... read more »

The Dewey City Council held its regular meeting Monday night at City Hall, where Ralph Stafford was officially sworn in as the city’s new mayor. The oath of office was administered during the May 4 meeting, marking a leadership transition following the recognition of outgoing Mayor Tom Hays ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners completed their annual jail inspection tour Monday morning with good results.   Opened 16 years ago, the Washington County Correctional Facility continues to be one of the top-rated jails in the state for safety, cleanliness and operational efficie ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly breaking into multiple cars.   42-year-old John Wright was charged on Monday with three counts of third-degree burglary.   According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, Wright alleg ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.   At that meeting, an application was signed in order to apply for the Older Americans Act Grant for the 2027 fiscal year. This would be to assist the nutrition de ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners approved a proclamation for Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week and tabled the approval of the sales tax budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. ... read more »