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Adult Literacy Learner Gets Recognized

Dec 04, 2023

A learner in the Bartlesville Public Library Literacy program has received state-wide attention after receiving a special award. Nancy Mendez was presented with the English as a Second Language Adult Learner of the Year Award at an education and literacy conference last month.  Mend ... read more »

Employee of the Month Announced

Dec 04, 2023

 Bartlesville's Employee Advisory Committee has announced its November Employee of the Month. Library Assistant Harley Turner received the recognition after Library Director Shellie McGill nominated Turner. Here is what McGill had to say about Turner's work ethic:  "He ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Yard Debris Pick-up This Week

Dec 04, 2023

Free yard debris collection will be going on throughout the week in the City of Bartlesville. During your normal trash day, put your bundled tree limbs or other waste at the curb next to your trash can and city crews will pick them up. Items that crews are picking up include leaves, lawn clip ... read more »

Latest Episode of Cherokee Nation's OsiyoTV is Out

Dec 04, 2023

Season nine of OsiyoTV is out. This is a platform that shows and teaches the public what members of the Cherokee Nation have done and are currently doing. The most recent episode focused on the Cherokee language and host of the program, Jen Loren said the filming for that was done in a unique way ... read more »

Pawhuska Junior High Holding Angel Tree

Dec 04, 2023

As a part of their service project, the Pawhuska junior high student council is having an angel tree and the public is welcome to adopt children in need. All gifts need to be turned in by next Monday.   If interested in participating, the tree is located at the junior high library. A ... read more »

Barbie Doll Honoring Cherokee Nation Leader Met With Mixed Emotions

Dec 04, 2023

Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with a Barbie doll as part of its "Inspiring Women" series. A ceremony honoring Mankiller's legacy is set for Dec. 5 in Tahlequah, where the tribe is based. Mankiller, who died in 2010, was the firs ... read more »

PODCAST: US Rep. Josh Brecheen

Dec 04, 2023

US Congressman Josh Brecheen called into Bartlesville Radio for our monthly podcast with him.    The economy was front and center in our conversation. He said that moving forward, the new speaker of the house will have lawmakers doing the heavy lifting of actually creating and p ... read more »

Lake Levels Update 12-4-23

Dec 04, 2023

  HULAH LAKE   1.37 ft BELOW normal Conservation pool is 80.28% full.   COPAN LAKE    7.58 ft BELOW normal Conservation pool is 34.04% full.   WATER SUPPLY   Overall supply remaining: 57.2 percent (Last wee ... read more »

Bartlesville Kiwanis Christmas Parade Boasts Nearly 100 Floats

Dec 02, 2023

A cheerful crowd gathered in downtown Bartlesville for the 13th Annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade: Christmas at the Movies which featured nearly 100 entries. The parade, which was heard on KWON AM 1400, FM 93.3 and 95.1, and was seen on KWONTV.com,Apple TV and Roku, displayed 98 floats in all.& ... read more »

'Christmas in the Ville' Holds Festive Opening Night

Dec 01, 2023

FOR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THIS STORY, CLICK HERE Holiday spirit was alive and well Friday night in Bartlesville at the opening ceremonies for "Christmas in the Ville." Thousands of Christmas lights came to life at Frank Phillips Park and the Chamber Depot Friday night, with the cente ... read more »

BEA, City Council to Meet Monday

Dec 01, 2023

The Bartlesville Education Authority and City Council will meet Monday evening to discuss a right-of-way agreement and a possible lawsuit against several defendants for contamination.   The BEA will briefly meet prior to City Council to discuss and take possible action on a right-of- ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday

Dec 01, 2023

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their first meeting in December on Monday morning to take care of several items of business.   According to an agenda, the commissioners are expected to take action on several contracts, including one with the OSU Extension Service, one f ... read more »

Kirany Orphin Named BGC Bartlesville Youth of the Year

Dec 01, 2023

Hundreds of supporters gathered Friday morning at the Boys and Girls Club in Bartlesville to honor several club members, but one special girl took home an incredible honor.   CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THIS STORY   It was a moment to celebrate and raise funds fo ... read more »

Pawhuska Christmas Parade Shaping Up to be a Great One

Dec 01, 2023

The 2023 Christmas Parade in downtown Pawhuska is only a day away and things are shaping up for yet another great showing this year. Cody and Lauren Garnett will be this year's emcees once again and long-time Pawhuska Postmaster Butch Reynolds will be the grand marshal.   Each y ... read more »

Board of Osage County Commissioners to Meet Monday

Dec 01, 2023

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.   On Monday, there will be discussion brought forward from Tammie Pollock to have special county commissioners meeting either in the evenings or on the weekend ... read more »