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Bartlesville Schools Announce Teacher of the Year Nominees
Jan 30, 2025
The teachers at each of the schools in the Bartlesville Public Schools district have selected their respective Teachers of the Year and Rising Star Teachers. Rising Star Teachers are those with less than five years of teaching experience.
Each school's honorees will be celebrated at a pub ... read more »
Drugs Seized, 2 Arrested in Independence
Jan 30, 2025
A traffic stop leads to the arrest of two Independence, Kan. residents on numerous drug-related charges.
Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 2021 blue Toyota RAV4 for a traffic violation. The stop happened on Highway 75, about four miles north of Independenc ... read more »
Oologah Schools Faces Threat Thursday Morning
Jan 30, 2025
After a photo was posted on social media, Oologah Schools noted a potential threat to the high school. As a result, a lock-out was put in place at 8 a.m. and lifted at around 9 a.m.
The district stresses that there is no imminent threat, but additional law enforcement personel will be o ... read more »
Osage County Woman Being Charged With Child Neglect
Jan 30, 2025
Two Osage County residents who were originally being held in jail on second-degree murder and child neglect charges are now facing a change in charges.
Brianna White is facing a felony count of child neglect and while the investigation is still ongoing, Matthew McDaniel has been released from ... read more »
ROC WC to Host School Choice Discussion
Jan 30, 2025
Republican and Other Conservatives of Washington County (ROC WC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 4th, at 6:30 p.m. at Crossing 2nd in Bartlesville to discuss school choice and alternative education options in Oklahoma.
Jessica Krause and Charlie Daniels from ROC WC preview ... read more »
Osage Nation to Break Ground on Cemetery, Funeral Home
Jan 29, 2025
The Osage Nation is holding both a ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony this Monday for the Wahzhazhe National Funeral Home and Cemetery. The entire community is welcome to attend the event, which will take place just south of Pawhuska at 10 a.m.
Built by the Osage Nation Roa ... read more »
Caney Valley Ramona Schools Implementing New Safety Protocols
Jan 29, 2025
A new entrance system for visitors aimed at keeping students safe has been implemented within the Caney Valley School District. All visitors entering the high school will be required to scan a valid ID or enter their name and date of birth upon arrival.
The Raptor Visitor Man ... read more »
Osage County Woman Found Safe
Jan 29, 2025
An Osage County woman who was reported missing in late December has been found safe. Baylee Good was located by the Osage County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday.
Good had last been seen leaving the Tulsa County Courthouse in August.
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Man Charged With Attempting to Take Advantage of Loan Program
Jan 29, 2025
A Tulsa man is being charged with one felony count of obtaining money by misrepresentation. An affidavit states this comes after Dantrae Grayson went into a local business and attempted to sign up for a disaster relief loan.
These loans come after the natural disaster event t ... read more »
Meet Howard, SPCA Featured Pet Of The Week!
Jan 29, 2025
The Washington County SPCA introduces their featured pet of the week, Howard, a 3-year-old cat with a love for treats.
Bijou Smith, the medical technician at the SPCA, describes Howard as a shy but sweet cat once he warms up to people.
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Copan Schools to Have Virtual Learning Thursday Due to Illnesses
Jan 29, 2025
Copan Public Schools will hold a virtual learning day Thursday to help slow the spread of illness.
According to the school district, there is a large amount of students out sick with the flu and stomach virus.
Junior High sporting events for Thursday have been canceled, but all games sche ... read more »
Strom Files Bill Requiring Seat Belts on School Buses
Jan 29, 2025
Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, has introduced House Bill 1244, a bill that would require all school buses to be equipped with seat belts or harnesses, providing vital protection for some of Oklahoma’s youngest passengers.
Strom says the bill was requested by a Bartlesville school princi ... read more »
Owasso Police Investigating Possible Embezzlement at Elementary School's PTO
Jan 29, 2025
Owasso police are investigating a possible case of embezzlement at an elementary school’s PTO group.
According to Owasso police, an official at Morrow Elementary School contacted them about discrepancies found in the financial accounts of the school’s Parent Teacher Organization. ... read more »
Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Recaps Christmas in the Ville, Prepares for February Events
Jan 29, 2025
Appearing on Community Connection, Sherri Wilt of the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce shared some key statistics from Christmas in the Ville and previewed upcoming events for February.
Wilt said the skating rink was open for 166 public hours and hosted 23 private parties. She also ... read more »
State Rep. Tom Gann to Visit Bartlesville for a Flock Camera Update
Jan 29, 2025
Recently, the Bartlesville Police Department hosted a forum on the Flock surveillance system. The City of Bartlesville and the Bartlesville Police Department favor the use of this system that reads and records license plates checking for possible stolen vehicles, missing or abducted persons or pe ... read more »