Sep 25, 2015

The Bartlesville football team is off to a hot start in 2015.  That start will be put to the test on Friday night from Custer Stadium, as Bartlesville opens district play against Sand Springs (2-0). The Sandites have won games against Nathan Hale and Enid this year. BHS is coming off a 4...read full story »

Jun 07, 2017

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter has filed two felony counts of securities fraud on Robert Eugene Tucker. Tucker is currently serving a suspended sentence after pleading guilty in 2016 to practices similar to the charges filed today by the attorney general’s office. An invest...read full story »

Feb 28, 2023

Bartlesville resident Major Joe Todd was recognized as Veteran of the Week before the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday by Representative John B Kane, R-Bartlesville. In a statement, Rep. Kane said: "I am honored to recognize Joe Todd for his service to our great nation. Th...read full story »

Oct 23, 2025

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly spitting at a police officer. 44-year-old Lisa Porta was charged on Thursday with assault and battery on a police officer. Porta also faces a misdemeanor charge of injury to a vehicle. According to the Bartlesville Police Depa...read full story »

Jan 27, 2021

A vacant 1.5 acre lot along Washington Boulevard in Bartlesville will be developed to house a relocated restaurant and possibly retail or office spaces. Vice Mayor Alan Gentges said Luigi's Italian Restaurant will relocate to the future development in the 1400 Block of South Highway 75 ea...read full story »

Sep 30, 2020

The Bartlesville Police Department is continuing to investigate multiple vehicle thefts and vehicle burglaries, and they need your help identifying several suspects. Sergeant Daniel Elkins said they believe they have two suspects that are working in conjunction with one another. He said most ...read full story »

Jun 05, 2023

The Dewey Public School Board of Education met for their regularly monthly meeting with a number of items to take action on. They started with the Superintendents report from Vince Vincent, who shed some light on some budgetary news heading into the next school year.    They nex...read full story »

Sep 12, 2019

Addressing topics ranging from market volatility to a charity golf tournament for the United Way, ConocoPhillips Chairman and CEO Ryan Lance covered the bases during his visit to Bartlesville. Speaking at the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Forum Brunch Thursday, Lance laid out the importanc...read full story »

May 09, 2022

Three Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) deputies attend a Countermeasures Tactical Training Sniper School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sheriff Scott Owen says this certifies the rifle team within the WCSO's Special Response Team in the event that snipers may be needed for an opera...read full story »

Dec 09, 2019

The Board of Osage County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting at the courthouse in Pawhuska Monday morning. District Two Commissioner Kevin Pasley and District Three Commissioner Darren McKinney were both absent. First Deputy Greg Rodecap filled in for Pasley and Fairfax Area Supe...read full story »

Aug 20, 2016

Northeast Oklahoma Crime Stoppers honored twelve members of the Washington and Nowata County law enforcement community Friday night at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bartlesville.  The non-profit organization held its Law Enforcement Appreciation Night. Four members of the Bartlesville Poli...read full story »

Mar 01, 2022

Multiple agencies in Washington County team up to battle a grass fire late Tuesday afternoon. According to Dewey Assistant Fire Chief Cody Meade, crews were dispatched to County Road 1100 west of the Caney River just before 3:00 p.m. It is being reported that a brush pile fire got away from a...read full story »

Jun 04, 2017

The Bartlesville City Council will the host the second of two required public hearings on a proposed Tax Increment Finance District Number 11.  Representative of the Public Finance Law Group will speak to the board on the TIF prior to the hearing.  Following public comment, the council ...read full story »

Nov 07, 2025

Thanksgiving is upon us and the Washington County Sheriff's Reserve Unit has been gathering donations and fundraising projects for their annual food basket deliveries to deserving families     Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Washington County Sheriff Scott Owen said,...read full story »

Nov 19, 2015

It was a historic night in Bartlesvile as Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles and Lady Eagles played their first KCAC games against Bethel College.  It was a clean sweep for both OKWU teams. The Lady Eagles won 97-83 while the Eagles won 98-81. The Lady Eagles got started early as t...read full story »