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Woman accused of using false identity after shoplifting incident

Nov 25, 2024

A woman has been charged for allegedly falsifying her name after an alleged larceny incident in Bartlesville in August.   25-year old Zeniah Nanaeto faces Larceney of merchandise, a misdemenor and false personification after she allegedly shoplifted at Bartlesville's Atwood store ... read more »

Woman accused of spitting on detention Officers in Bartlesville

Nov 25, 2024

  A woman faces felony domestic abuse and Prisoner placing body fluid on a goverment employee charges,  after allegedly spitting on Detention officers inside the the Washington County Jail on Friday afternoon. 19- year-old Monica Scott allegedly got into a fight her partner arou ... read more »

Brantley Cattle Battle a Success

Nov 25, 2024

The Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska hosted the Brantley Cattle Battle Invitational this Saturday. Considering it was the first year they had put on such a spectacle, Event Organizer Tanner Brantley said he was happy with the turnout and support from the community.    Brantl ... read more »

Man arrested for allegedly stalking in Bartlesville

Nov 25, 2024

  A man was in Washington County District Court on Monday on a felony stalking and intimidation charge. 41-year old John Anthony Thomas is accused of hanging out around someone's house in Bartlesville for approximately three days, and knocking  on the door and ringing the doorbe ... read more »

Osage County District Two Gets New Vehicle

Nov 25, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. At the standard meeting, the Board approved the payment of an invoice to Higgins Construction for facilities inspections. They also acknowledged payment from bond proceeds, whi ... read more »

Commissioner Mike Bouvier Passes Away Following Battle With Cancer

Nov 25, 2024

Washington County Commissioner Mike Bouvier passed away early Monday morning after a battle with cancer. He was 78. Bouvier was born in Brattleboro, Vermont and graduated in 1960 from Brattleboro Union High School. Bouvier served in the military and established MGB Plumbing in Bartlesville in ... read more »

City Sales Tax Collection Update

Nov 25, 2024

The city of Bartlesville tax collections were down a bit from this month last year, but also came in as the third-highest for the month according to city records.   Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, City Clerk Jason Muninger said,"I know it kind of sounds like ... read more »

Caney Boil Water Advisory Rescinded

Nov 25, 2024

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Caney public water supply system.   The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system.  Failure to maintain adequate ... read more »

Bill Knight Automotive Group and Bronco Wild Fund Presents $10,000 Check to Hulah Lake Osage Association

Nov 24, 2024

The Bill Knight Automotive Group, through its Bronco Wild Fund initiative, presented a $10,000 check to the Hulah Lake Osage Association on Sunday at the Association’s ranch in Osage County, recognizing the non-profit's efforts to revitalize and sustain Hulah Lake Wah-Sha-She State Park ... read more »

Caney Remains Under Boil Water Advisory

Nov 22, 2024

The City of Caney, Kan., remains under a boil water advisory after failing a water test.   The boil water advisory, originally issued on Nov. 6, will stay in effect for Caney's water supply, at least a while longer. The city delivered six water samples for testing on Nov. 14. Of ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Opens Nowata Head Start

Nov 22, 2024

The Cherokee Nation celebrates the opening of a new Head Start Center in Nowata.   Earlier this week, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. and Tribal Councilor Dora Patzkowski joined dignitaries in cutting the ribbon on the $7.3 million, 9,300 square-foot facility.   Chief ... read more »

Osage County, Owasso Schools Receive Opioid Abatement Grants

Nov 22, 2024

Osage County and Owasso Public Schools are two entities who were awarded grant awards to help curb the state's opioid crisis.   The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board announced  $2.5 million in grant awards to 14 counties, two cities and two school districts.   Att ... read more »

Man arrested after allegedly shooting gun in home

Nov 22, 2024

A Bartlesville man faces reckless conduct with a firearm charge after an incident on Tuesday. 42-year old Christopher Liston was arrested on Tuesday night shortly after 11:15 p.m. after Bartlesville Police arrived to a shots fired call in the area of Katherine and Kentucky Avenue.   ... read more »

Osage County Commissioners Meeting on Monday

Nov 22, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.   At that meeting, there will be discussion regarding the Osage County Employee Appreciation Luncheon, which is set to take place on Monday, December 9th. Bruce Hendren is schedul ... read more »

Bartlesville Gears Up for 8th Annual Christmas in the Ville Festival

Nov 22, 2024

Holiday Magic Returns with Ice Rink, Festivities, and Family Fun The holiday spirit is about to sparkle once again in Bartlesville as the Chamber of Commerce kicks off the 8th annual “Christmas in the ‘Ville – Ice Rink at the Depot.” This cherished month-long festival, ... read more »