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Bartlesville Teen Faces Another Domestic Abuse Charge
Sep 11, 2023
A Bartlesville teen was seen in Washington County District Court Monday on a charge of domestic abuse by simple assault.
Trinity Abygail Haddon, 19, was arrested early Sunday morning after a call was made in reference to a domestic situation. According to an affidavit, when police ... read more »
OCSO, DA Have Different Takes on Cynthia Dawn Kinney Case
Sep 11, 2023
It has been 47 years since Cynthia Dawn Kinney was last seen entering a Pawhuska laundromat. Osage County Sheriff Eddie Virden and District Attorney Mike Fisher have two different ideas as to what may have happened to Kinney. Virden has named Dennis Rader, otherwise known as BTK, as the “pr ... read more »
Gateway First Bank Branch Opens
Sep 11, 2023
Gateway First Bank opened its full-service Bartlesville branch on Monday.
Gateway acquired the Bartlesville retail banking franchise at 422 Dewey Avenue from Regent Bank. Most retail banking and a number of loan accounts were transferred from Regent to Gateway over the weekend.
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Former BPD Officer of Year Remembered
Sep 11, 2023
A former Bartlesville Police Officer of the Year was laid to rest Monday and honored for his lifetime service to law enforcement.
Jim Meyer, Jr., passed away on Aug. 29 at his home in Dewey. He was 67. He started his law enforcement career in Olatha, Kansas before accepting a posit ... read more »
Nowata County Free Fair Returns on Wednesday
Sep 11, 2023
The Nowata County Free Fair kicks off officially this week on Wednesday with a jam-packed schedule that lasts through Sunday, Sep. 17. Wednesday starts with the indoor entry check-ins. Thursday officially begins the festivities as there will be judging for floral exhibits and indoor entries start ... read more »
Nowata County Commissioners Continue Courthouse Talks
Sep 11, 2023
The Nowata County Commissioners continued courthouse improvement talks on Monday morning in their regular weekly meeting. First topic of conversation was centered around ARPA funds being used to make a “modification” on an emergency vehicle as part of the remote radio installation pro ... read more »
UPDATE: Power Restored in East Bartlesville
Sep 11, 2023
UPDATE: Power was restored at approximately 12:15 p.m.
Below is the previous story
Public Service Company of Oklahoma is reporting nearly 2,000 customers are without power as of noon on Monday.
Most of the affected customers are north of Nowata Road and east of Highwa ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Approve Law Enforcement Agreements
Sep 11, 2023
Washington County Commissioners approve two law enforcement agreements during a Monday meeting.
Sheriff Scott Owen told the commissioners about an inter-local agreement that will allow for cooperation between the Bartlesville Police Department and the Sheriff's Office to invest ... read more »
CITY MATTERS 9-11-23
Sep 11, 2023
Appearing on CITY MATTERS on KWON on Monday, Bartlesville Assistant City Manager Tracy Roles, City Water Utlities Director Terry Lauritsen and City Clerk Jason Muninger brought us up to date on issues facing the cit of Bartlesville.
The October 10th Special City Election ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Assault in Sunday Stabbing
Sep 08, 2023
A Bartlesville man is now facing a felony charge from a stabbing that occurred Sunday, Sept. 3.
Robert Keith McGlothen, 33, was formally charged Friday with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon during his third court appearance in front of District Judge Linda Thomas in Wash ... read more »
Improvements Made at Tulsa International Airport
Sep 08, 2023
Those flying out of Tulsa International Airport will find several new enhancements for the guest experience.
Officials with the airport say both concourses now have sensory rooms, quiet rooms, lactation rooms, indoor pet relief areas and family restrooms in the lower level of the t ... read more »
Car Flips Along Adams Blvd at the Caney River
Sep 08, 2023
On Friday afternoon, a traffic accident occured along Adams Blvd at the Caney River Bridge, causing one car to flip. Traffic was stopped in both directions for a time while officers worked to clear the scene.
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Washington Co. Free Fair Events for Friday, Sept 8th
Sep 07, 2023
The 109th Washington County Free Fair is this week at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey. The theme this year is Red, White and You!
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, fair board members Rebecca Moses and Kevin White told us about the newly expanded Children's Barnyard ... read more »
Osage Commissioners to Receive Presentation Monday
Sep 08, 2023
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday at which time they will hear from Dalton Higgins, who will give a presentation regarding plans for repairs to the Osage County Courthouse.
The Board will consider approving an archeological field ... read more »
Zach Bryan Issues Statement, Video After Craig County Arrest
Sep 08, 2023
Oklahoma country music star Zach Bryan issues a video and statement following his arrest Thursday in Craig County.
Bryan, 27, was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol on a misdemeanor complaint of obstruction of an investigation. He says he and his security officer were driving separate ve ... read more »