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Waves of Change: A New City Badge in Nowata
Jun 11, 2025
The City of Nowata has a new look after changing their city badge last week.
Nowata City Manager Melanie Ward talked about the significance of the name change.
The "Waves of Change" mantra that the new badge represents not only stems from the city now, but ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Bail Jumping
Jun 11, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to appear for a court date after posting a bond.
21-year-old Darrion Davies was charged on Wednesday with bail jumping.
According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, Davies alle ... read more »
Hillcrest Country Club, Bartlesville Police Seeking Information on Vandalism
Jun 11, 2025
Hillcrest Country Club is seeking information on vandalism at the golf course that occurred early Wednesday morning.
Hillcrest General Manager Nathan Johnson has more.
The vehicle is a white minivan. Johnson says after the vehicle drove over the 18th hole, it ... read more »
Teen Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Grandparents
Jun 11, 2025
A teenager facing two felony charges of first-degree murder will now spend the rest of her life in prison.
Heidi Dutton was sentenced on Friday in the killing of her grandparents near Dewey. After Dutton opted to enter a guilty plea, the two first-degree murder charges will sentence the defen ... read more »
Dewey’s Got Talent / Historical Pageant is Saturday at 6pm
Jun 11, 2025
“Dewey’s Got Talent” talent show and a historical pageant is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, starting at 6 p.m. in front of the Dewey Hotel Museum at the intersection of Don Tyler and Delaware and your admission is free.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Joe Sea ... read more »
Country Artist Adopts Pet From Local Shelter
Jun 11, 2025
A popular country artist has adopted a dog at a local animal shelter. Zach Bryan brought home a rescue dog from Skiatook's Paws and Claws, sharing Bud Heavy Bryan to his Instagram account earlier this week.
The News on 6 reports Bryan already has a labradour named Jack. Skiatook' ... read more »
Southern Baptist Delegates at National Meeting Overwhelmingly Call for Banning Same-Sex Marriage
Jun 11, 2025
By Peter Smith
Associated Press
DALLAS (AP) — Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage — including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court's 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide.
They also ... read more »
2-Vehicle Crash Closes Highway 60 East of Bartlesville Wednesday Morning
Jun 11, 2025
A two-vehicle wreck on Highway 60 east of Bartlesville closed down the highway for just over 30 minutes Wednesday morning.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the wreck occurred around 8 a.m. Wednesday, at the intersection of North 4015 Road, near Yocham’s. Emergency personnel were able to ... read more »
Ben Johnson Days this Weekend at Osage Fairgrounds
Jun 11, 2025
The 71st Annual Ben Johnson Days starts this week in Pawhuska at the Osage County Fairgrounds.
After Thursday's Uncorked Party, festivities at the fairgrounds get underway starting at 9:00am on Friday. Ben Johnson Days Committee Chairman Cody Garnett says there is ever ... read more »
“No Kings” Protest Planned in Bartlesville Saturday
Jun 11, 2025
A peaceful protest titled “No Kings” is set for Saturday, June 14, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Bartlesville. Organized by the Washington County Democratic Party, Bartlesville Alliance, and national group Indivisible, the event coincides with a planned military parade for Donald T ... read more »
Pawhuska Council Presented With 2025-26 Budget
Jun 10, 2025
At Tuesday evening's council meeting in Pawhuska, City Manager Jerry Eubanks presented the council with a draft of the 2025-2026 budget. By state law, Eubanks has to present the council with a balanced budget. In order to do that, Eubanks had to cut five jobs within the City of Pawhuska. He g ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Assault
Jun 10, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly assaulting someone.
23-year-old Karl West was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery in presence of a minor.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, on May 6, West alleged ... read more »
Pawhuska Man Charged With Possession of Meth
Jun 10, 2025
A Pawhuska man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly possessing meth.
30-year-old Nicholas Jacobs was charged on Monday with obtaining merchandise by false pretenses and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
According to the Bartlesville Police Dep ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Supports Westside Community Center
Jun 10, 2025
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 donation to the Westside Community Center.
The contribution will support WCC’s W.E. Pro$per program, a workforce development initiative that equips underserved youth with essential professional, technical, and social skills fo ... read more »
Cherokee Nation Holds Community Outreach Conference
Jun 10, 2025
The Cherokee Nation recently held its yearly Community and Cultural Outreach Conference in Tulsa with around 650 Cherokee Nation citizens attending in person and virtually. Leaders from both those on the Reservation and at-large participated in the yearly conference to learn about the history of ... read more »