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Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Drug Testing Policy
Mar 23, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners tabled the approval of the county's drug and alcohol testing policy due to budgetary concerns.
The current policy allows for random testing of employees and all-around testing of employees.
District Three Commissioner Troy Friddle, ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing 10 Criminal Charges
Mar 23, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing 10 criminal charges after allegedly elbowing a police officer during a traffic stop.
45-year-old Robert Stiles was charged on Monday with assault and battery on a police officer and eluding a police officer, both felonies. Stiles also faces misdemeanor ... read more »
Best of Bartlesville Voting is Underway
Mar 23, 2026
It’s time to show some love for your favorite local businesses, people, and places! The Best of Bartlesville voting is officially open, and we want to hear from you.
Cast your vote by going to bartlesvilleradio.com click the visual link on the right side.
Voting only take ... read more »
Washington Co. Officials Thank Firefighters After Weekend Blazes
Mar 23, 2026
Washington County officials spent a portion of Monday's commissioners meeting to thank firefighters for their work over the weekend as multiple grass and wildfires broke out.
Sheriff Scott Owen says crews worked around the clock as the fires started.
District 1 C ... read more »
Osage Co Jail Facing Water Issues
Mar 23, 2026
At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Bart Perrier informed the board of an ongoing water issue they were facing at the jail. Perrier said within the last year, they have lost water at least six times.
The most recent time, Perrier said they were without ... read more »
PODCAST: Kevin Hern for US Senate
Mar 23, 2026
Congressman Kevin Hern (R-OK) is now US Senate candidate Kevin Hern.
Appearing on a special podcast with Bartlesville Radio, Hern said the decision was made to announce his intentions on March 11th at noon. Hern said, "Two days later, the president endorsed our campaign for th ... read more »