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Employment Status of Pawhuska City Manager Reviewed
Apr 08, 2025
The Pawhuska City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the community center on Tuesday evening. There was discussion regarding past financial audits and an update from the charter review committee, but the council also convened into executive session to discuss the employment of Interim ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Donates $2K to Children's Musical Theatre
Apr 08, 2025
Bartlesville’s Children’s Musical Theatre (CMT) will receive a $2,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation to provide continued education to the more than 1,100 students who benefit from the CMT experience.
Children’s Musical Theatre educational programs teach students the ne ... read more »
Road Work Happening in Osage Co Wednesday
Apr 08, 2025
A post on the Osage County District Two Facebook page states that road work is expected to cause delays on Wednesday morning. The intersection of north 52nd west Avenue and West 113th Street north in Sperry will be impacted from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
During th ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With False Declaration of Ownership
Apr 08, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly claiming property as his own in a pawn shop.
50-year-old Roger Virden II was charged on Tuesday with false declaration of ownership to a pawnbroker.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Facing Domestic Abuse Charge
Apr 08, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly assaulting someone.
48-year-old Norma Berry was charged on Tuesday with domestic abuse by assault and battery.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on March 21, Berry allegedly got into a ... read more »
Independence, KS Man Charged With Aggravated DUI
Apr 08, 2025
An Independence, KS man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license.
49-year-old Eugene Jones was charged on Tuesday with aggravated DUI, transporting an opened container of an intoxicating beverage and drivi ... read more »
Pawhuska Council to Get Updates Tuesday Evening
Apr 08, 2025
The Pawhuska City Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at the community center later this evening.
An agenda states that the council will receive a financial report from Ann Cole and that will involve city funds. There will also be an update from the charter re ... read more »
Motorhome Reported Stolen in Osage County
Apr 08, 2025
A Thor Freedom Elite Motorhome has been reported missing in the Okesa area. This was part of a residential burglary that took place in early March. The vehicle is white in color and its license plate is from Oklahoma and reads EMM-040.
The Osage County Sheriff's Office asks that if you ha ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Kidnapping
Apr 08, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly holding someone hostage inside a residence.
28-year-old Kyree Haley was charged on Tuesday with kidnapping.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on April 7, Haley was allegedly inside a residenc ... read more »
Win a Free Mower at Skyway Honda
Apr 08, 2025
Just in time for mowing season, Skyway Honda on the south side of Bartlesville is going to give away two free Bad Boy riding lawn mowers.
It is easy to sign up, just stop by Skyway and put your name in the bowl.
Josh Matney with Skyway Honda says they are just trying to give back to the c ... read more »
CITY MATTERS with City Coucilor Larry East 4-8-25
Apr 08, 2025
Appearing on KWON's CITY MATTERS, Bartlesville City Councilor Larry East was our guest to review Monday's city council meeting.
Regarding the Flock camera systems, also known as automatic license plate readers, will remain in Bartlesville but with higher oversight and regulation ... read more »
City Council Tempers Flare During Flock Camera Debate
Apr 07, 2025
Tempers flared Monday night among members of the Bartlesville City Council while discussing Flock cameras, with council members questioning political influence and religion among the nonpartisan body.
The Flock camera systems, also known as automatic license plate readers, will rem ... read more »
Osage Nation Education Department Holding FAFSA Night
Apr 07, 2025
The Osage Nation Education Department in Hominy will provide students an opportunity to learn about available scholarships and gain knowledge about FAFSA. This event for high school students will take place at 5 p.m. next Wednesday.
Seniors will be able to fill out their FAFS ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Firearm Charge
Apr 07, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly possessing a handgun after a previous felony conviction.
57-year-old Daniel Dean was charged on Monday with possession of a firearm after a felony conviction.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Facing Meth Charge
Apr 07, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly being in possession of meth.
57-year-old Julie Sears was charged on Monday with unlawful possession of paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license, operating a vehicle without a proper tag, failing to m ... read more »