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New Evidence Room Becoming a Reality for Sheriff's Office
Jun 16, 2025
Osage County Sheriff Bart Perrier has been talking about the need for a new evidence room that would be shared with the emergency management department and used as storage since taking office. Perrier has stressed the need for such a facility because the one currently in use isn't in sufficie ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Approve Workers Comp Plan
Jun 16, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners approved an agreement Monday to continue with a workers compensation program through the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma.
District 3 Commissioner Mike Dunlap says the program through ACCO has been extremely successful for Was ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Approve Budget
Jun 16, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners wrapped up and approved the general fund budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year and the sales tax budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.
Commissioner Troy Friddle and Cou ... read more »
Washington Co. Health Department to Host Free Car Seat, Booster Seat Check
Jun 16, 2025
The Washington County Health Department is hosting a Car & Booster Seat Safety Check event on Wednesday, June 18, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Central Middle School (815 Delaware Ave., Bartlesville).
Certified technicians will be on-site to teach caregivers how to properly install car s ... read more »
Osage County Jail Getting New Medical Provider
Jun 16, 2025
At Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, a contract was signed allowing for Dr. Cameron Rumsey to provide medical services to the inmates at the Osage County Jail.
The Sheriff's Office had been using a regional company to provide medical services to the inm ... read more »
Skiatook Man Held in Jail on 1st Degree Murder Charge
Jun 16, 2025
On Sunday morning, dispatch from the Skiatook Police Department received a 911 hang-up call in which law enforcement was requested. Deputies responded and upon arrival, discovered a deceased individual.
According to a Skiatook Police Department Facebook post, a homicide investigati ... read more »
Pawhuska to Face Brief Power Outage
Jun 16, 2025
From 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. tonight, the City of Pawhuska will be without power. Electric crews are beginning the second phase of the substation and hope to be attaching to the second transformer and going live.
During that three hour time span, the town will be without power, but the hope i ... read more »
Oklahoma Family Network Launches Survey to Support Washington County Families
Jun 16, 2025
The Oklahoma Family Network (OFN), in partnership with the Potts Family Foundation, is conducting a short survey for Washington County parents of children ages 0–5. The goal is to gather input on needs like housing, parenting support, and basic supplies to guide future community investments ... read more »
Peaceful, Progressive Protest 'No Kings' Held in Downtown Bartlesville
Jun 14, 2025
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A few hundred progressive protesters gathered at Unity Square in downtown Bartlesville Saturday afternoon for a peaceful rally against what organizers say is a rise in authoritarianism in the United States.
The ... read more »
Five Vehicle Crash on Washington Blvd in Bartlesville
Jun 13, 2025
Bartlesville Police, Fire, & EMS responded to a five-vehicle collision in the 1700 block of Washington Boulevard/US Highway 75 at approximately 7:13 a.m. on Friday, June 13.
According to Bartlesville Police, the preliminary investigations shows that traffic had slowed due to vehicles stop ... read more »
Washington Co. Man's Bond Doubled to $100K Following Courtroom Altercation
Jun 13, 2025
A Washington County man saw his $50,000 bond double to $100,000 after an outburst and physical altercation in jail while participating in a video court hearing on Friday.
45-year-old Bo Jake Skaggs, of rural Ochelata, appeared via video facing a felony charge of domestic abuse - as ... read more »
Dad Deserves It Contest Winner
Jun 13, 2025
Cody Johnson of Pawhuska is the grand prize winner of Bartlesville Radio's annual "Dad Deserves It" contest, just in time for Father's Day this Sunday.
Cody wins:
A Gift Set from Crafty Candle Shoppe
A Bible from Glorious Connections
... read more »
DAR and SAR to Celebrated Flag Day with Ceremony in Bartlesville
Jun 13, 2025
The Bartlesville Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) hosted a Flag Day ceremony on Friday morning in downtown Bartlesville. The event was held the day before the official Flag Day on June 14.
The ceremony included a pr ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jun 13, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning to discuss a handful of items.
According to the agenda, the commissioners are expected discuss two contracts — one for insurance and the other for juvenile detention services.
The first agreement would renew an agreement w ... read more »
Cornerstone Classical Academy's High School Leadership Academy Program Prepares for Year Two
Jun 13, 2025
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION,Dale Willis and Sarah Walton described Cornerstone Classical Academy's High School Leadership Academy program as a groundbreaking initiative offering a comprehensive curriculum that blends academic instruction in History with Christian ... read more »