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Nowata City Commissioners Meeting Monday Evening
Feb 02, 2026
The Nowata City Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
The commissioners will hear reports from various department representatives. They will possibly take action on multiple items involving a ball park lease, new pricing for ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Talk Courthouse Maintenance
Feb 02, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners met for the first time in February on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners discussed and reviewed quotes for improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse, involving air filters and coils. District Three Commissioner Troy Fridd ... read more »
Theater Bartlesville Celebrates 100 Years
Feb 02, 2026
Theater Bartlesville had its beginning on February 16, 1925. Coming up on February 26 throught 28 and March 6th, 7th, and 8th, Theater Bartlesville's very first play will get a new life 100 years later.
The story revolves around the Marden family, focusing on George and Olivia ... read more »
Lankford Drops Another “Federal Fumbles” Report
Feb 02, 2026
Senator James Lankford is back with the ninth edition of his annual Federal Fumbles report, a greatest-hits list of government waste, fraud, and what-can-possibly-go-wrong spending decisions that together total billions of taxpayer dollars.
The Oklahoma Republican’s latest report flags ... read more »
BFD Crews Fight an Early Monday Morning Fire in Bartlesville
Feb 02, 2026
The Bartlesville Fire Department was dispatched 300 block of southeast Rockwood Avenue at about 3:03 a.m. Monday morning. The crews arrived at 3:07 am.
Bartlesville Fire Chief H.C. Call said crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire conditions. The original call came in as t ... read more »
Dewey Council to Review Audit, Grant Funding
Feb 02, 2026
The Dewey City Council is scheduled to review the city’s annual financial audit and consider accepting federal rural economic aid when it meets Monday night at City Hall.
Council members are expected to hear a presentation on the city’s audit for the most recent fiscal year, offer ... read more »
Update: Silver Alert Issued for Bartlesville Woman
Jan 31, 2026
UPDATE:
Silver Alert-Missing Person Update at 12:23PM. 74-year-old Donna Jackson was found to be safe and with a friend in Bartlesville. Officers have verified she is doing ok and family has been notified.
ORIGINAL STORY:
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One Hospitalized, Firefighter Briefly Trapped in Bartlesville House Fire
Jan 31, 2026
One person was hospitalized and a firefighter briefly became trapped during a structure fire early Saturday morning in Bartlesville.
According to Bartlesville Fire Chief HC Call, crews were dispatched to a house fire in the 1500 block of Southwest Oak Avenue at approximately 6:40 a ... read more »
Employee of the Month for Bartlesville Announced
Jan 30, 2026
Bartlesville's Employee Advisory Committee has named another employee of the month. For January, the honor goes to Sanitation Driver Terry Chapman after being nominated by several citizens. Each person who nominated Chapman commented on his willingness to engage with children and here is what ... read more »
Bartlesville Man With Lengthy Criminal History Back in Jail
Jan 30, 2026
A Bartlesville man with a history of domestic abuse is facing another criminal charge. Austin McGrane was seen in Washington County Court on Friday on the felony charge of domestic abuse in the presence of a minor.
An affidavit states McGrane put his hands around the victim's t ... read more »
In-Depth with Rachel Miller and Chris Batchelder on the Future of Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation
Jan 30, 2026
The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation has named Rachel Miller as its new executive director. Miller officially begins the role Feb. 9.
Bartlesville Radio sat down with Miller and foundation board chair Chris Batchelder on Friday for an in-depth discussion on the future of the ... read more »
Board of Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jan 30, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, the Board will consider signing a resolution for the 2025 Osage County employee salary report. The Board will also consider re-bidding the replacement ... read more »
Collinsville Man Allegedly Pushes Victim into Window
Jan 30, 2026
A Collinsville man was seen in Washington County District Court on Friday on a criminal charge of domestic abuse in the presence of a minor. Jacob Findley allegedly shoved a pregnant woman who has a heart condition.
It is alleged that on Thursday evening the female victim attempted ... read more »
Bill Targets Teacher Shortage by Starting the Pitch Earlier
Jan 30, 2026
Oklahoma lawmakers are once again taking a swing at the state’s ongoing teacher shortage, this time by aiming younger. Senator Lisa Standridge, a Republican from Norman, has filed Senate Bill 1893, which would create the Teacher Shortage Reduction Act, an initiative designed to spot future ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council to Meet Monday
Jan 30, 2026
The Bartlesville City Council will meet Monday evening to discuss a fairly short agenda of items.
The council is expected to award a bid to repair the roof of the Central Fire Station. The lowest bid is from Commercial Roof Solutions of Oklahoma City for just over $156,000. The funding for th ... read more »