A Bartlesville man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly abusing someone.   18-year-old River York was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor, domestic abuse by assault and battery and threatening to perform an act of violence. ... read more »

Nowata Public Schools has seen a recent decline in attendance.   Administrators within the district have searched for trends in why students have left the district and either moved schools or have transitioned to a homeschooling environment.   During Monday evening's ... read more »

Jon Humphrey from Stout Construction gave an update to the Nowata Board of Education Monday evening.   The monthly updates involve the latest construction progress on projects that were passed by recent school bonds.   The two propositions passed by voters last year is w ... read more »

Nowata Public Schools teacher Jason Sutton has been named District Teacher of the Year.   Sutton was given an award during Monday evening's meeting of the Nowata Board of Education.   Superintendent Mindy Englett announced the award.   Sutton teaches fam ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing a car battery.   48-year-old Jordon Roach III was charged on Monday with third-degree burglary. Roach III also faces a misdemeanor charge of domestic abuse by assault and battery.   According to the Ba ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone.   53-year-old Randy Hyche was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Hyche and the victim allegedly got into ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners had a standard meeting on Monday morning at the fairgrounds.  At that meeting, the Board approved all low bids for the Osage Hills Fire Department so that they can get pipes, hydrants, lights, a 1,000 gallon tank, a hose and nozzle. Those items wil ... read more »

District Three Commissioner for Osage County, Charlie Cartwright passed away early Monday morning due to health complications. Cartwright had served in that position since January 2023.   Prior to serving as county commissioner, Cartwright worked as a police officer for the Fairfax P ... read more »

The people behind Rocklahoma and Born & Raised Music Festival have announced a new partnership with StubHub that will launch an official verified ticket resale marketplace for the 2026 festival season. The setup is designed to give fans a secure place to buy or sell passes when life inevitabl ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners held another smooth meeting Monday, with all agenda items passing without opposition. There were no lengthy debates or dramatic moments, just a fairly straightforward session where county business moved along at a steady pace. For local government, that usually ... read more »

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 donation to Caney Valley High School FFA. The funds will be used to launch a student-led enterprise. Arvest Wealth Management local trust manager Brandy Robles and Arvest commercial lender Dana May presented the check to Amanda LeMay McCracken ... read more »

The Board of Nowata County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners tabled the approval of the sales tax budget plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and tabled a resolution for county use tax funding.   ... read more »

Bartlesville city officials reported modest growth in sales tax collections, outlined expanded summer programming at the public library and discussed a busy season ahead at the city golf course during Monday's City Matters program.   Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders joined Ch ... read more »

Bartlesville High School choir students will take audiences on a musical journey through the decades during the school’s annual Spring Fling concert on Saturday, May 16 at the BHS Fine Arts Center.   The free concert begins at 7 p.m. and will feature performances by the school& ... read more »

Bartlesville firefighters contained an early Sunday house fire on Circle Drive after flames spread through the attic and roof, according to the Bartlesville Fire Department. Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions in the attic with flames extending through the roof area. Firefighters ... read more »