Jul 30, 2025

Former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh died Wednesday at the age of 98. The McAlester native had important roles in developing Bartlesville into the community it is today.   In August 1981, Nigh introduced a $49.8 million plan to reconstruct U.S. 75 as a four-lane highway between Bartl...read full story »

May 17, 2019

In case you haven’t heard by now, Bartlesville Public Schools is going to implement a new Agriculture Program next school year.  The Bartlesville Board of Education will meet Monday to discuss passing a vote on a Bond Issue to the general public that would expand the Agriculture Pr...read full story »

Apr 22, 2023

  Drawing large employers to Oklahoma was the major topic on CAPITOL CALL powered by Phillips 66 on KWON on Friday.   Representative John B. Kane said big companies such as Panasonic and a large solar panel company are examining the possibilites of setting up shop in Oklahom...read full story »

Jan 29, 2019

It has been a little over a week since 20-year Bartlesville school board member Marta Manning passed away. Marta left a lasting impact on many in the Bartlesville community and was honored during the Bruins home game on Tuesday night against Tulsa Union. Terry Hughes, the Assistant Director o...read full story »

Dec 05, 2018

Bartlesville High tipped off its season against Owasso on Tuesday. It was a split night, with the Lady Bruins winning and the Bruin boys losing. On the ladies side, Bartlesville used a big run in the third quarter to put Owasso away by 14, in a 46-32 victory. BHS led by only five in the s...read full story »

Apr 18, 2019

A helicopter will drop 77,777 Easter eggs all at once during the Easter holiday weekend in Bartlesville. Spirit Church Pastor Darryl Wootton explained that there are so many eggs for their Egg Drop this year because the event has grown significantly since its humble beginnings at their West C...read full story »

Jun 15, 2017

With Oklahoma's hummingbird feeding season in full swing and sizzling summer temperatures looming, biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Wildlife Diversity Program offer the following hints for a successful hummingbird season. Fill Feeders Weekly ...read full story »

Nov 13, 2024

The Barnsdall Panthers have made it back to the playoffs for yet another season. After finishing fourth in Class A-II District 4, the Panthers will have a difficult first round match-up, as they get set to take on a 9-1 Talihina team that came out on top of a three way with Regent Prep and Centra...read full story »

Apr 28, 2020

The Bartlesville Public School District has hired Cameron Dale as a new agriculture teacher for 8th grade Agriculture Orientation classes at Central and Madison middle schools, Agriscience 1 at Bartlesville High School, and the Bartlesville Bruin Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. She will ...read full story »

May 13, 2022

  The primary is June 28th and the field of candidates to fill the US Congressional seat for Oklahoma left vacant by Markwayne Mullin, who is running for the US Senate seat to be vacated by retiring Senator James Inhofe, is rather crowded.   Fourteen candidates are vying for...read full story »

Nov 03, 2025

The Bartlesville City Council approved Monday a memorandum of understanding for the future operations of the Bartlesville Redevelopment Trust Authority.   City Manager Mike Bailey explains the basis of the memorandum.   Bailey says one reason is the BRTA's Executive ...read full story »

Apr 26, 2024

UPDATE: As of 6:30 p.m., the Tornado Watch has been canceled for Oklahoma, but remains in effect for Kansas.   ORIGINAL STORY BELOW The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of Southeast Kansas and Eastern Oklahoma effective...read full story »

Apr 15, 2020

Incumbent Jill Spitzer is running for re-election for the Court Clerk position in Washington County. For 18 years, Spitzer has served Washington County. The position of court clerk has been held by her for eight years. Spitzer has been a deputy court clerk for Washington County where she ...read full story »

Mar 19, 2024

Oklahoma Wesleyan men’s hoops is enjoying some deserved time off after back-to-back 18-point wins in the first two rounds of the NAIA tournament in Wichita. The Eagles started off their postseason run with a win over Peru State last Friday before turning around to beat Mid-America Christian...read full story »

Oct 16, 2024

Phillips 66 announced plans to cease operations at its Los Angeles-area refinery in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will work with the state of California to supply fuel markets and meet ongoing consumer demand. “We understand this decision has an impact on our employees, contractors and...read full story »