May 25, 2020

When the COVID-19 outbreak first began, Osage County was one of the first counties that had a significant spike in cases, but the county has since leveled off with only 94 cases and eight deaths being reported. Osage County Emergency Manager Jerry Roberts is proud of the way his citizens have res...read full story »

Sep 11, 2020

There were 942 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Oklahoma in Friday's update from the Oklahoma State Department of Health. There were an additional 13 deaths reported statewide, with none locally. Despite a trend in lower numbers more recently, both Osage and Washington Counties are n...read full story »

Jul 10, 2020

Skiatook’s Third Thursday in the park will be back next week at the Skiatook Central Park starting at 6 p.m. There will be vendors, food trucks and live music from Cliff Top to provide entertainment for the entire family. The Skiatook Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to come out ...read full story »

Feb 28, 2019

The Oklahoma Union girls’ team remains alive in the 2A Area tournament. The Lady Cougars defeated Warner, 42-37, in the area consolation bracket on Thursday afternoon. This is a nice rebound contest after OKU fell to Chouteau-Mazie in the regional finals last week. The Lady Cougars will...read full story »

Apr 27, 2023

For the full audio version of this story, click here.     Four former Bartlesville Public School teachers were honored Thursday evening as they were inducted into the Bartlesville Public School Foundation's Educator Hall of Fame.   At a ceremony inside ...read full story »

Dec 08, 2020

The Skiatook Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony will take place this Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The tree will be lit at Central Park in downtown Skiatook and the parade will start shortly thereafter at the high school parking lot. After the parade, there will be cookies, crafts an...read full story »

Mar 28, 2020

There are 377 positive cases of COVID-19 being reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, and the numbers are steadily increasing locally.   For the first time, Nowata County has its first confirmed Coronavirus case that is being reported by the OSDH. This finally reflects ...read full story »

Aug 26, 2019

The Budget Board Committee for Washington County officially approved $10,000 in funds on Monday that will go towards security improvements at the County's Courthouse. Sheriff Scott Owen said these fixtures needed to happen a long time ago, but said there is no better time than the present...read full story »

Sep 04, 2020

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released its latest situation update Friday morning and just over 1,000 new COVID-19 are being reported. There are also 11 deaths being reported statewide. Heading into Labor Day Weekend, Washington County currently has 75 active cases. Osage County is ...read full story »

Feb 08, 2021

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,040 new COVID-19 cases in Monday’s situation update. Four total deaths were listed in the report. Statewide 1,015 hospitalizations are being reported across the state—the lowest total since November 2020. Washington County is ...read full story »

Aug 10, 2023

Skiatook’s Third Thursday in the Park is a week away, as the public is welcome to gather at Central Park where there will be food trucks, vendors and live music featuring PJ and the Boys. The event lasts from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The annual back-to-school bash is also scheduled to take plac...read full story »

Aug 07, 2019

At 1:20 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, the 2019 nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System took place. Radio and television stations received the message conducted through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. The test was solely for rad...read full story »

Oct 02, 2020

The COVID-19 alert map was released on Friday and Osage, along with Nowata Counties find themselves in the orange, or moderate, risk categories. Washington County remains in the yellow, or low risk, category. Osage County has seen a significant spike thanks in part to an outbreak of instituti...read full story »

Apr 24, 2019

Oklahoma Natural Gas will have the 1300 block of South Cherokee Avenue blocked off beginning at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019.  This is between Central Middle School and Bartlesville High School. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said only the northbound lane will be affecte...read full story »

May 12, 2025

Phillips 66 will host its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, May 21 at 8 a.m. Central Time in a virtual-only format via audio webcast. Pre-registration by Tuesday, May 20 at 8 a.m. Central Time is required to attend the meeting. To pre-register for the meeting, visit cesonlines...read full story »