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Dewey City Council to Consider Contracts, Funding Resolution Monday

Jul 06, 2026

The Dewey City Council will meet in regular session Monday at 7 p.m. at Dewey City Hall. They are expected to administer the oath of office to newly appointed elected officials and consider routine business, including approval of claims and renewal of public official bonds for the city clerk and ... read more »

Three Killed in Rogers County Head-On Crash

Jul 06, 2026

Three people were killed and two others were injured in a head-on crash Saturday night on U.S. Highway 169 at County Road East 300 in Rogers County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 9:32 p.m. when a Chevy Trax collided head-on with a GMC Sierra that was pulling a boa ... read more »

Voluntary Boil Order Issued for Copan

Jul 05, 2026

The Town of Copan is under a voluntary water boil order until further notice. Town officials say the voluntary order was issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality on Sunday following severe storms Saturday, which has created numerous power issues, including Copan's water ... read more »

DJ's Southern Snow Opens Sunday to Help Community

Jul 05, 2026

Normally closed on Sundays, DJ's Southern Snow is opening today to give the community a cool break after the recent storms left many dealing with downed trees and extended power outages. The shaved ice stand is offering a free small "No Top" shaved ice to anyone who stops by today. ... read more »

UPDATE: Missing Bartlesville Man Found Safe

Jul 05, 2026

UPDATE: Bartlesville Police Department officials say Elbert Brown Jr. has been located and is safe.   The Bartlesville Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 65-year-old man who has been diagnosed with dementia and may be in danger.   ... read more »

Dewey Fireworks and Duck Race Rescheduled

Jul 05, 2026

The City of Dewey has postponed its fireworks display and duck race to Saturday, September 5th All ducks that have already been purchased will automatically be entered into the race on the new date. Officials say exact event times and additional details will be announced soon. ... read more »

Storm Cleanup Underway Across Washington County After Severe Storms

Jul 05, 2026

Strong storms that moved through our area Saturday night caused widespread damage across Washington County, leaving more than 10,000 residents without electricity and forcing road closures due to downed power lines. According to Washington County Emergency Management, utility crews are workin ... read more »

Power Lines Close Portion of Bison Road

Jul 05, 2026

Heavy rains and high winds on Saturday night have forced a portion of Bison Road to be closed in Bartlesville. Approximately 30 utility trucks are replacing power lines south of Nowata Road.  ... read more »

Fourth of July Interrupted With Soaking Rain

Jul 04, 2026

Saturday evening's Independence Day celebration was impeded after heavy rainfall and high winds moved through the area. There were reports of a vehicle colliding with a light pole and several tree limbs down in the roadway.  Bartlesville's Freedom Fest was canceled and they are a ... read more »