Sep 16, 2015

The largest comprehensive budget in Cherokee Nation history was approved by the Tribal Council on Monday evening. The fiscal year 2016 budget of $767 million is $35 million more than the previous year. The largest increase is $30 million to health services, followed by a $3.5 million increase to ...read full story »

Jan 26, 2022

Bartlesville Public Schools Band Director Alex Claussen accepts the position of Director of Fine Arts for the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA). Claussen will be responsible for overseeing all areas of music, speech, debate, and drama for the OSSAA. He will also have a...read full story »

May 25, 2023

Official roster has been released for the Doenges Ford Indians and there are not a ton of surprises. On the 16-man roster, 13 have previous summer experience with the Tribe. Eight are returners coming back after at least one season of college baseball. There are five current or former Ba...read full story »

Jan 29, 2015

Both the boys and girls Bartlesville basketball teams are playing some of their best basketball of the season. Both will need to continue that trend on Friday night when BHS hosts Muskogee for a boys and girls double header at the old gymnasium for Throwback Night.  The Bruins and Lady B...read full story »

Mar 20, 2024

Oklahoma Wesleyan men’s hoops will do battle with the Central Baptist Mustangs Thursday afternoon in the round of 16 of the NAIA tournament to try and punch their ticket to the round of eight on Saturday. The Eagles have now won five-straight games and will try to make it six and retur...read full story »

Dec 07, 2016

The Bartlesville boys and girls basketball teams split two contests with Union High School on Tuesday night at the UMAC.  The Lady Bruins beat Union, 42-33. Meanwhile the BHS boys fell in a valiant effort, 50-46.  First on the girl's side, the Lady Bruins trailed early, as b...read full story »

Jun 10, 2015

OK Mozart is nearly halfway over and still going strong with a variety of events for the public. This afternoon Fran Stallings gathered at the Library with children to share traditional Japanese stories, songs, and games. At 5:30 Stallings will be meeting with adults to share what Disney didn...read full story »

Nov 12, 2021

The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) completes two fall grant cycles, awarding 11 grants to teachers, totaling $15,300. BPSF Executive Director Blair Ellis says they value their BPS teachers and their innovative ideas to engage their students and enrich learning within our school...read full story »

Nov 14, 2016

Drivers on Oklahoma interstates will soon see signs of the state’s effort to improve alternative fueling infrastructure. On Nov. 3, the Federal Highway Administration designated I-35, I-40 and I-44 in Oklahoma as alternative fuel corridors, a special designation aimed at improving the mobil...read full story »

Mar 25, 2022

A year has come and gone since Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) Corporal Kyle Davis was killed in the line of duty. WCSO Sheriff Scott Owen says Deputy Davis is fresh on their minds. Owen says line of duty deaths do not occur in Washington County frequently, so when it does happe...read full story »

May 20, 2019

The Bartlesville Board of Education awards a bid for the purchase of General Obligation Building Bonds worth $10.5 million Monday night. The Bond Issue bid was awarded to JP Morgan. From there, Chief Financial Officer David Boggs talked to the Board of Education about issuing the G.O. Buildin...read full story »

Jan 02, 2025

On this Jan. 2, most people are back to reality after the holiday, we have our final Best of 2024 story for local sports. Oklahoma Wesleyan again was one of the best NAIA men’s basketball programs in the country. The Eagles won the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference regular seaso...read full story »

Feb 20, 2020

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, and it has been estimated as the underlying cause of death for one out of four deaths in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. But you’re never too old or too young to make lifestyle changes that c...read full story »

Jan 11, 2024

  Arvest is pleased to announce Brandy Robles has been promoted to Trust Officer 3 with Arvest Wealth Management.   Robles has been with Arvest Wealth Management since December 2021 when she began as a trust officer. Robles completed the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor...read full story »

Nov 03, 2023

  ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today reported third-quarter 2023 earnings of $2.8 billion, or $2.32 per share, compared with third-quarter 2022 earnings of $4.5 billion, or $3.55 per share. Excluding special items, third-quarter 2023 adjusted earnings were $2.6 billion, or $2.16 per share,...read full story »