Oct 29, 2020

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,041 new COVID-19 cases in its Thursday Situation update. 20 new deaths are being reported across the state. There are currently 874 hospitalizations. Washington County is reporting 113 active cases, a decrease of 14 since Wednesday. Osage...read full story »

May 03, 2022

The Bartlesville Public School District will recommend to the board of education the hiring of a new Assistant Principal at both Madison Middle School and Bartlesville High School (BHS). A committee of two executive directors, two principals, four teachers, and one parent from each school con...read full story »

Jun 09, 2022

There were an additional 18 COVID-19 related deaths added to the weekly report that the Oklahoma State Department of Health sends out each Thursday. Across Osage County 22 COVID-19 cases were being reported on Monday, that up from ten the week prior. This is why the Board of Osage County Commissi...read full story »

Feb 17, 2022

Oklahoma receives a number one ranking among the 50 states for veterans, per capita, in receipt of federal, service-connected disability benefits. Democratic State Senator J.J. Dossett of Owasso, the Senate Chair of the Oklahoma Legislative Veterans Caucus, applauds the hard work of the Oklah...read full story »

Sep 30, 2020

The Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Bartlesville Police Department has received reports of suspects spoofing local law enforcement phone numbers in order to defraud victims. If you get a suspicious call, Sheriff Scott Owen said you should call local law enforcement immediately....read full story »

Jun 21, 2022

The Arvest Foundation contributes $5,500 to Veteran’s Connection Organization (VCO). Arvest Bank commercial loan manager David Nickel, sales manager Whitney Doolin and merchant relationship advisor Vickie Hastings presented the check to Sharon Reese-McGlory, executive director of VCO. ...read full story »

Apr 30, 2015

Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles got off to a good start in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Thursday evening as they survive a 7-5 win against College of the Ozarks.   The Bobcats took a 1-0 lead going into the bottom of the first inning.  The Eagles storme...read full story »

Jun 28, 2018

As temperatures climb, so does the risk for heat-related illness due to hyperthermia. The Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Washington County Health Department reminds parents that children’s bodies overheat easily, and infants and children under age 4 are among those at greatest ...read full story »

Jan 12, 2021

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting an additional 2,210 COVID-19 cases in Tuesday’s situation update. There are 29 additional deaths being reported, including one in Osage County. Additionally, there are 1,734 Oklahomans hospitalized due to COVID-19. Washington County i...read full story »

Mar 07, 2015

The Finals of the Great American Conference Basketball Tournament is set for the mens and womens squads.  Here are the results from Saturday's semi-final games:   Women:  Arkansas Tech    68 Southeastern        62   ...read full story »

Feb 04, 2019

Dewey Superintendent Vince Vincent discussed a settlement agreement with Document Imaging Solutions with the school board on Monday night. Vincent told the board on Monday that the school system had been partnered with DIS and the services became spotty over time, so they made a switch in their s...read full story »

Dec 07, 2020

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,903 new COVID-19 cases in Monday’s situation update. 15 new deaths are being reported across the state. Washington County is reporting is reporting 327 active cases. Osage County is reporting 278 active cases. Nowata County is listi...read full story »

Jan 27, 2021

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting an additional 2,686 COVID-19 cases in its latest situation update. There are 65 deaths being listed in the report, including four in Washington County. There are 1,322 Oklahomans hospitalized due to COVID-19. The report lists 290 active cas...read full story »

Jul 14, 2021

Skiatook’s Third Thursday in the Park will take place from Central Park tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. There will be food trucks and vendors on hand, in addition to a splash pad and live music with Gear Dogz. This is something the Skiatook Chamber of Commerce puts on throughout the spring a...read full story »

Aug 04, 2020

The Oklahoma State Department Health is reporting 861 new COVID-19 cases statewide in its Tuesday report. 15 deaths across the state are being listed in the latest update, including two in Rogers County. Hospitalizations have dropped to 504, a decline of over 100 since the last report. Washin...read full story »