Andy Dossett 5/23/26 Andy Dossett 5/23/26

Cheers, tears and tassels at Bartlesville’s 2026 Commencement

Bartlesville High School seniors crossed the stage Friday night as the Class of 2026 celebrated graduation with cheers, hugs and a few happy tears.

Andy Dossett 5/21/26 Andy Dossett 5/21/26

Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer in Bartlesville

From graduation night to pool openings and a century old ceremony, Bartlesville is ready to kick off summer.

Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/16/26 Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/16/26

A dynamic display at the annual Track and Field Day

Explore the highlights from Bartlesville's annual track and field day, where students from local schools showcased their athletic prowess at Custer Stadium.

Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/15/26 Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/15/26

Visit Bartlesville wins big at RedBud awards while facing budget cuts

Visit Bartlesville earned major state tourism awards while navigating funding cuts and questions over lost lodging tax revenue.

Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/10/26 Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/10/26

Inside Bartlesville’s week with The Wall That Heals

A look at The Wall That Heals during its visit to Bartlesville, from the motorcycle escort and wall construction to ceremonies, visitors and quiet moments of reflection at Lee Lake.

Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/10/26 Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/10/26

Watch volunteers build The Wall That Heals in Bartlesville

Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/7/26 Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/7/26

He came to the wall looking for the men he left behind

Before The Wall That Heals was fully assembled in Bartlesville, Larry Lemons was already searching through the names looking for the men he lost track of in Vietnam.

Daisy Creager | The Wiley Post 5/3/26 Daisy Creager | The Wiley Post 5/3/26

Inside the Bartlesville mall revival

Can a small town mall make a comeback? Bartlesville’s iconic shopping center is betting on local shops and community events to survive.

Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/1/26 Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post 5/1/26

The Wall That Heals comes to Bartlesville: Everything you need to know

More than 58,000 names will soon stand in Bartlesville. For a few days, the community will walk among them, searching, remembering and, for some, finally facing what was left behind.