The April 14 battery fire at Blue Whale Materials in the Bartlesville Industrial Park was accidental and did not contaminate the surrounding property.   During Monday's Bartlesville City Council meeting, Fire Chief HC Call joined Blue Whale Materials Co-Founder David Fauvre and D ... read more »

The Bartlesville City Council will wait until next month to consider the future of the city's automated license plate reader program after Monday's meeting reached the time limit established by council rules.   The final action item on Monday's agenda was a presentation o ... read more »

Severe weather damage, findings from the investigation into the April Blue Whale Materials fire, Flock Cameras, and more were covered on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program on Tuesday with Bartlesville City Councilor Larry East. Councilor East addressed the damage from around the city--in ... read more »

The Washington Co. Master Gardeners invite to get your fall tomato plants this Saturday morning at the Bartlesville Farmer's Market for just $1.50 each during their special sale at their booth.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Rayln Bourdreax and Patti Lundeen with The Master ... read more »

During Monday's Oklahoma Department of Transportation meeting, it was announced all 77 counties will be receiving $950 million for improvements to county roads and bridges.   A five year county road and bridge improvement plan will give these funds for counties to work on as oppo ... read more »

The 2nd Annual Bruin Bunny Bash is bouncing back for another year, proving once again that rabbits are good for more than just stealing carrots from Mr. McGregor's garden. While the county show only includes meat rabbit classes, exhibitors will be bringing a wide variety of breeds for visitor ... read more »

Residents in Dewey who recently received letters about their water service lines should not interpret them as an indication that their drinking water is unsafe, according to City Manager Kevin Trease. The notices were mailed in late June as part of a federally required inventory of water service ... read more »

A proposed property tax increase may be less than expected for Caney Residents.   A packed crowd filled the meeting room at Monday night's Caney City Council Meeting after a discussion to increase the upcoming 2027 budget by 22 mills was apparently placed in error as an action it ... read more »

The Caney Valley School Board met on Monday evening at which time staff raises and other financial decisions were discussed. Superintendent Steven Cantrell explained where the district currently stood regarding teacher pay.    Earlier in the year, teachers were told they weren&# ... read more »

Washington County emergency officials are continuing recovery efforts after severe storms with estimated wind gusts of 80 to 85 mph swept through the area over the July 4 weekend, leaving more than 21,000 homes and businesses without power and causing widespread damage.   Washington ... read more »

An 83-minute municipal marathon saw the Dewey City Council swear in a new councilman, extend contracts for two city officials and unanimously approve every item on Monday night's agenda. The Dewey City Council met Monday evening at Dewey City Hall, where newly appointed Councilman Scott M ... read more »

The City of Bartlesville has opened a free disposal site for storm debris. The site will remain open through Saturday, July 18.    The site, which is on City-owned property, is located on West Highway 60 just east of the Green Country Rodeo Arena, will be open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. a ... read more »

A Dewey man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone.   45-year-old Melvin Owen was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.   According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO), Owen and the victim allegedly g ... read more »

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly hitting someone with a wrench.   43-year-old Lisa House was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, House allegedly got ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking into a van.   59-year-old Paul Everly was charged on Monday with third-degree burglary.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department (BPD), authorities approached Everly as he was inside the van o ... read more »