May 16, 2023

One of Bartlesville High School’s assistant principals, Matt Hancock, will become the principal of Central Middle School beginning July 1, 2023. Hancock will take over at Central upon the retirement of Principal Keri Gardner. In Hancock's place, the school district has named Damon Heral...read full story »

Feb 20, 2018

The Bartlesville City Council approved multiple agreements to improve employee benefits at a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night. City Attorney Jerry Maddox presented an agreement between the City of Bartlesville and the Fraternal Order of the Police.  The agreement details pote...read full story »

Mar 04, 2016

Saturday's Semi-Finals are set for the Great American Conference Basketball Tournament at Bruin Fieldhouse.  Here are Friday's womens basketball results from the GAC:   Southwestern Oklahoma State University   90 Southeastern Oklahoma State University  ...read full story »

Apr 16, 2018

The Bartlesville School board will consider changes in leadership at three of its schools at its meeting tonight. Superintendent Chuck McCauley will recommend that Angie Linthacum become the new Principal at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School next school year and that Tammie Krause wouild move from...read full story »

Jul 17, 2017

Second District Oklahoma Congressman Markwayne Mullin applauded the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act.    As part of his statement, Mullin says the debt we owe to the men and women who serve in our armed forces can never fully be repaid but we can start by ensuri...read full story »

Sep 05, 2019

Oklahoma continues to take positive steps to reduce infant deaths. The Oklahoma State Department of Health has announced that the State’s infant mortality rate has decreased by 17-percent since 2007. That equates to 183 more babies able to spend their first birthday with their families....read full story »

Dec 16, 2022

As weather becomes cooler and people are inside more, the COVID situation is showing an expected increase in hospitals reporting individuals with COVID. The new 7-day average of cases statewide is about 200 more than a week ago at 596. There were 4,172 new cases in the week of December 4-10, ...read full story »

Nov 10, 2015

Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles Basketball team improved to 2-2 overall this season Tuesday night in Bartlesville as the Eagles won 93-85 over Ecclesia College.  The Eagles led 42-37 at half and outscored the Royals 51-48 in the second half to snap a two-game losing streak. OKWU's&nb...read full story »

Oct 30, 2015

Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve their Crime of the Week – a break-in at Central Middle School.  According to Crime Stoppers Coordinator, David Hackler, sometime between Saturday afternoon, October 17th at 4:00 o’clock and Monday morning, October 19th at 7 o’clock, s...read full story »

Oct 31, 2025

It was one of the most entertaining games of the season on Friday night in Dewey, as the Bulldoggers won a thrilling football game against Tulsa Central, 19-14.   What started out as a defensive showing from both teams quickly turned into a shootout. This Jayden Vallen touchdown run ...read full story »

Feb 12, 2015

Friday night and Saturday afternoon will be the final home basketball games for Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles and Lady Eagles.  Friday is Senior night as OKWU will host Central Christian College and Saturday afternoon will host York College.  The Lady Eagles are ranked 11th in thi...read full story »

Feb 18, 2015

The Bartlesville Public Schools District honored several teachers during the Teacher of the Year ceremony on Tuesday night. This year, the Teacher of the Year honor was given to vocal music teacher Ariel Ortega. He was one of eleven teachers nominated for the award. Ortega has been with the BPSD ...read full story »

Apr 16, 2018

BOARD TO ENACT ADMINISTRATION CHANGES 4/17/18 5 AM CHARLIE   The Bartlesville School board approved changes in leadership at three of its schools Monday night. Superintendent Chuck McCauley recommended that Angie Linthacum become the new Principal at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ...read full story »

Sep 03, 2020

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 909 positive COVID-19 cases in its latest situation update released on Thursday. The OSDH is reporting 14 more deaths, but none locally. Washington County is reported to have 75 active cases at this time. Osage County has 59 active cases an...read full story »

Dec 02, 2016

The Central Classic 5K Race and Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017. This will be the third annual race to support improvements to Bartlesville’s historic Central Middle School, which will be a century old in 2017. Registration is now open at centralclassic5k.eventbrit...read full story »