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City of Bartlesville Seeking Volunteers for Boards and Commissions

Dec 24, 2025

The City of Bartlesville is inviting residents to get involved in local government through service on one of its many boards, committees and commissions. These groups play an important role in shaping city policies, advising elected officials and helping guide decisions that impact the community. ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Offers Free Christmas Tree Mulching at Sooner Park

Dec 24, 2025

The City of Bartlesville is again offering free Christmas tree mulching this season at the upper level parking lot of Sooner Park, located near Madison and Tuxedo Boulevard.   Undecorated trees may be dropped off at the designated fenced area, just east of Madison Boulevard, after Ch ... read more »

Record High Temps on Christmas Day

Dec 24, 2025

There is a high chance of record high temperatures Christmas Day across much of eastern Oklahoma as high pressure sets up over the Southern Plains this week with breezy southerly winds.   Above average temperatures continue through Saturday, then cooler next week. Near or record high ... read more »

Tulsa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison

Dec 23, 2025

A transient Tulsa man has been sentenced to life in prison after sexually assaulting an elderly woman.   43-year-old Elga Eugene Harper was convicted by a federal jury of kidnapping, aggravated sexual abuse by force and threat, assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do b ... read more »

OCSO Looking for Suspect Who Broke Out of Ankle Monitor

Dec 23, 2025

The Osage County Sheriff's Office is looking for two suspects after an individual removed the court-ordered ankle monitor of another. Abram Hobbs, who was wearing the ankle monitor, and Kimberly Hobbs then fled. The two are believed to be driving a white 2008 Land Rover, with an Oklahoma lice ... read more »