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Bruin Baseball Finished in Alabama
Mar 17, 2023
Did not have any Bartlesville High baseball in Alabama on Thursday, as the Bruins are headed back home following their loss to Gallatin, Tennessee.
BHS needed to win that game in order to get out of pool play, so the loss ended their time on the Spring Break trip. Despite the final game loss ... read more »
Capitol Call Powered by Phillips 66 3-17-23
Mar 17, 2023
Representative John B. Kane and Senator Julie Daniels appeared on this week's episode of CAPITOL CALL powered by Phillips 66 on Friday.
Both lawmakers again thanked voters for voting down SQ 820 which would have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Daniels and K ... read more »
March Against Meth and Fentanyl March 18
Mar 06, 2023
Get Real Ministries is holding its 7th March Against Meth/Fentanyl on Saturday, March 18 from 1-5pm at Unity Square Park.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Pastor Rando Gamble invited everyone and all churches to participate in this event to present information on the dangers of d ... read more »
ART-Full Day in the ‘Ville
Mar 17, 2023
You are invited to 'Explore Bartlesville Art' on March 24 and 25, 2023.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Fred Cook with the Bartlesville Art Association said the organization is excited to celebrate the 71st year anniversary as one of the premier arts org ... read more »
Local GOP Disagreement Stirs Up the Dust
Mar 13, 2023
It appears that two factions of the same local political party are at odds with each other of the process by which the delegates were selected.
The Washington County GOP is currently preparing for their County Convention where they elect new leaders of the local party. ... read more »
CITY MATTERS on KWON 1400/FM 93.3-95.1
Mar 13, 2023
City Engineer Michah Siemers, City Clerk Jason Muninger and Airport Director appeared on Monday on CITY MATTERS on KWON AM 1400/FM 93.3-95.1 and KWONTV.com.
Michah Siemers announced that 6 proposals have been received by the city regarding usage for the First Christian C ... read more »
Commissioners Approve New Sheriff's Car and Benefit Bronc Riding Event
Mar 16, 2023
The Osage County Commissioners approved a 2023 Ford Explorer for the price of $67,725 for the Sheriff’s Office.
The commissioners also approved to surplus an ice machine, echo weed eater, JD brush hog, telex wireless receiver, a popcorn machine and refrigerator because they were n ... read more »
A Good Way to Help the Community
Mar 16, 2023
The Help Works Food Pantry located in Pawhuska is the only food pantry in Osage County that is opened five days a week and says donations are always helpful.
Hunter Hansen with Help Works says there are a couple different ways you can give or receive.
Any type of donations helps. Ca ... read more »
Senate Approves Pilot Program for School Employee Childcare
Mar 16, 2023
A bill to provide better access to childcare for Oklahoma’s teachers and school employees passed out of the Senate Monday. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, authored Senate Bill 16 to create a pilot program to provide childcare grants to school districts.
SB 16 directs ... read more »
Nowata County Commissioners Give Update on Courthouse Generator
Mar 16, 2023
The Nowata County Commissioners at their weekly meeting discussed the update on the generator they’ve been having issues at the Nowata County Courthouse. Commissioner Paul Crupper shared his update.
Commissioner Crupper and the Commissioners have been trying to fix the issue ... read more »
Senate Approves Pay Increase for Election Day Poll Workers
Mar 16, 2023
The full Senate approved Sen. Warren Hamilton’s bill to increase compensation for poll workers in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 290 would increase pay for election inspectors from $110 to $225 and pay for judges and clerks would double from $100 to $200.
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Lee Lake Project Making Strides
Mar 16, 2023
Lee Lake’s facility’s upgrade is ahead of schedule.
Visitors to the mid-town recreation center may have noticed some recent progress. According to the City of Bartlesville, crews laid asphalt and installed sod last week at the complex last week. Lee Lake is located at off Ada ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Pleads Guilty to Charges
Mar 15, 2023
A Bartlesville man was seen on charges stemming from an incident back in March of 2022. Ace Edmison was charged with assault and battery, and conspiracy after an incident at a QuikTrip. According to an affidavit, the victim in this case told officers that Edmison had jumped him.
Police notice ... read more »
Flushing: Are You Doing It Right?
Mar 15, 2023
Flushing is something that everyone (hopefully) does but the chances of you flushing wrong is higher than you might think.
According to Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen, only two things should be flushed down the toilet. Human waste and toilet paper.
If you're flushing a ... read more »
Operation Clean House is Back for Earth Day
Mar 15, 2023
Operation Clean House is a free, countywide event for Washington County residents to dispose of hazardous household and automotive goods without harming the environment or endangering human health.
Each year, the event enables the safe disposal of more than 10,000 pounds of hazardous waste fr ... read more »