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Vibrant Programming Planned for Westside Community Center

Jun 27, 2025

Following a very successful Juneteenth Celebration at Bartlesville's Westide Community Center, the rejuvenated programming at the center is in full swing for the summer.   Shavon Annette, who is the executive director of Westside Community Center, says a new social event for sing ... read more »

Purr & Pour Cat Cafe: SPCA Event

Jun 27, 2025

Purr it in and purr it out, the cat version at least.   The Washington County SPCA will help you do just that with the Purr and Pour, cat cafe event.   Starting July 19th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sam Walters, cat adoption specialist and med tech at the WSPCA explains what ... read more »

SPCA Featured Pet of the Week

Jun 27, 2025

If you are old enough to remember Hoss from "Bonanza" then you just might be YOUNGER than this old man at heart!   Bijou Smith, med tech at the Washington County SPCA, introduces the most unbothered spirit.   Only going about two miles per hour, Hoss is the per ... read more »

4th of July Pet Safety: Tip and Tricks

Jun 27, 2025

The Fourth of July is around the corner, and while you and your family may be celebrating, your pets could be scared, alone, and on the streets!   The washington County SPCA has a few tips and tricks to help pet owners make sure that all is well before and during the celebration seas ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Abuse

Jun 27, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly assaulting someone. 34-year-old Joseph Naylor was charged on Thursday with domestic abuse by assault and battery. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, on June 8, Naylor allegedly got into an altercation ... read more »

Local Student Gets Prestigious Scholarship

Jun 27, 2025

A Bartlesville native and member of the Cherokee Nation has been recognized for her hard work in the classroom. Claire Walker is an honors sophomore at the University of Arkansas and was named a Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall Scholar for her commitment to tribal healthcare and demonstrated leader ... read more »

Tulsa Man Charged With Endangering the Public

Jun 27, 2025

A Tulsa man is facing felony charges after allegedly eluding police and endangering the public. 40-year-old Randolph White was charged on Wednesday with endangering others while eluding police, running a roadblock and driving with a revoked license. According to the Bartlesville Police De ... read more »

City of Nowata Releases City Alerts

Jun 27, 2025

The City of Nowata is reminding residents of upcoming dates and events. Friday is the last day for elderly and handicapped citizens to place work orders for the city to pick up limbs after the severe storms. Limbs must be no longer than six feet, bundled and placed by the street. The city wil ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Protective Order Violation

Jun 27, 2025

A Bartlesville man who was charged with assault and battery on Thursday now faces additional charges. 21-year-old Isiaih Jordan was charged on Friday with violating a protective order. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on June 25, Jordan allegedly got into a physical alterc ... read more »

Rd. 407 in Nowata County Closed

Jun 27, 2025

Nowata County Emergency Management has announced Rd. 407 between Highway 60 and EW 20 near the Washington-Nowata County line is closed due to repairs from flooding.       ... read more »

Bartlesville Chamber President to Retire

Jun 26, 2025

President/CEO of the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Sherri Wilt has announced she will be retiring on October 1st. Wilt announced this to the Board of Directors on Monday.    Wilt says she is looking forward to being able to do some things she hasn't had the time ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday

Jun 27, 2025

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. At that meeting, there will be discussion to relocate a section of the grandstands at the Osage County Fairgrounds. There will also be consideration to construct six lo ... read more »

Dewey Cherokee Cultural Community Offers Monthly Cultural Events and Community Services

Jun 27, 2025

The Dewey Cherokee Cultural Community is inviting the public to participate in monthly events focused on preserving and celebrating Cherokee heritage.   Founded in 2022, the center is located in a renovated church building on Durham Road and serves as a hub for cultural education and ... read more »

Semi on Fire on Highway 75

Jun 27, 2025

A semi truck is on fire on Highway 75 on Friday morning.  Reports rolled in about 8:30 of a semi being on fire northbound on HWY 75 blocking traffic.  Avoid the area if possible.  ... read more »

Oklahoma Guard Getting Educational Opportunities

Jun 26, 2025

A new law will go into effect next week that will give members of the Oklahoma National Guard more educational opportunities. This is being done in an effort so that service members will have cheaper options and better opportunities to get certificates in vocational schooling.   Represen ... read more »