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After staffing struggles, Saffron Skies in Bartlesville settles into regular hours
After an unpredictable opening, Saffron Skies has built a team and established regular hours for its Middle Eastern restaurant in Bartlesville.
Bartlesville artists draw a crowd for "Smells Like Home Spirit" gallery opening
Art, live music and a little friendly competition for paintings marked the opening of Erinn Rakes and Jon Lindblom's joint exhibition.
Boden Roberts earns Wiley Post Player of the Week after a standout performance
Two touchdowns, two sacks and an interception highlight Boden Roberts' two-way performance in Bartlesville's win over Sand Springs
Friday night under the lights as Bartlesville battles Sand Springs
Take a look at the action as the Bartlesville Bruins faced the Sand Springs Sandites and came away with a 44-34 victory.
At Bartlesville's Little Makers Creative Studio, there's no wrong way to create
At Little Makers Creative Studio, Nikki Travis gives Bartlesville kids room to experiment, make mistakes and create art their own way.
Bartlesville FOP Lodge 117 endorses five City Council candidates
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 117 names five candidates it supports ahead of Bartlesville's Nov. 3 City Council election.
Water Utilities Director Tapped for Bartlesville City Manager Position
The 4-1 vote advances Terry Lauritsen toward the city manager job as council candidates question the timing ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Buffalo Wild Wings is coming back to Bartlesville
The new standalone Buffalo Wild Wings is planned west of Armstrong Bank on Nowata Road after the City Council approved a $122,907 incentive.
Michael Kent earns Wiley Post Player of the Week after five TD night
Kent piled up 407 yards and five touchdowns as Bartlesville scored 42 against a Yukon defense that had been allowing just 16 points per game.
Bartlesville artists turn memories of home into new Lyon Gallery show
Jon Lindblom and Erinn Rakes turn Bartlesville memories, music and familiar places into more than 70 paintings at The Center.
A look inside 2026 Bartlesville High School homecoming
See the homecoming royalty, Bruin band and football action as Bartlesville High hosted Yukon at Custer Stadium.
DA says Bartlesville City Council candidate gave false answer on filing
Washington County's DA wrote Amanda Veley's candidacy filing contained a false answer and plans to refer the investigation to Cherokee Nation.
Police affidavit details sexual battery allegations against former Ramona officer
An affidavit details allegations during a police ride-along and what investigators say Garrison told them before his arrest.
He never wanted to be important
After 28 years, founder Ken Dossett has stepped aside as the new leaders take the Bartlesville youth ministry into its next chapter.
Ramona police fired officer hours after victim reported alleged sexual assault
A released police timeline details how an allegation against Gerald Garrison led to his removal from duty, firing and arrest.
What court records reveal about Bartlesville council candidate Amanda Veley's past
Court records document felony guilty pleas, larceny cases and financial troubles as Veley seeks a Bartlesville City Council seat.
Bartlesville councilors clash over how next city manager will be chosen
Two councilors agree there are problems with the interview process but differ sharply over how City Hall concerns should be handled.
Why Copan is under another boil order and what its 2025 water report shows
Copan customers remain under a boil order as records show missed monitoring, contaminant violations and other water problems in 2025.
Five child care centers closed as Bartlesville families run out of options
Rising costs, staffing shortages and subsidy changes are straining providers while the local child care gap threatens families and Bartlesville's workforce.
See the best moments from Bartlesville's win over Collinsville
Relive the Bruins' eventful night at Custer Stadium through photos from Bartlesville's 36 to 22 victory over Collinsville.