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Two Individuals Pulled Over in Barnsdall Now Facing Charges
May 12, 2026
Two Barnsdall residents were arrested on Sunday, May 3 and are facing several charges following the traffic stop.
A Barnsdall Police Department Facebook page states Candace Roberts was taken into custody on misdemeanor charges of being in possession of a controlled dangerous substance and unl ... read more »
Pack The Backpacks Applications Open June 15
May 12, 2026
The Washington County School Supply Drive, better known as “Pack the Backpacks,” will open online applications for families seeking assistance with school supplies on June 15, Carol Beck, treasurer of the organization, said during Tuesday's Community Connection on KWON.
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South Coffeyville Man Killed in Monday UTV Rollover
May 12, 2026
A South Coffeyville man was killed Monday evening in Utility Terrain Vehicle rollover.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 37-year-old Jared T. Zellmer was driving a 2021 Can-Am Maverick on County Road NS416, just south of County Road EW3 in Nowata County when the UTV rolled over. Troopers say h ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Assault
May 11, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly abusing someone.
18-year-old River York was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor, domestic abuse by assault and battery and threatening to perform an act of violence.
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Nowata School Board Discusses Attendance Numbers
May 11, 2026
Nowata Public Schools has seen a recent decline in attendance.
Administrators within the district have searched for trends in why students have left the district and either moved schools or have transitioned to a homeschooling environment.
During Monday evening's ... read more »
Nowata School Board Hears Bond Construction Update
May 11, 2026
Jon Humphrey from Stout Construction gave an update to the Nowata Board of Education Monday evening.
The monthly updates involve the latest construction progress on projects that were passed by recent school bonds.
The two propositions passed by voters last year is w ... read more »
Jason Sutton Named NPS Teacher of the Year
May 11, 2026
Nowata Public Schools teacher Jason Sutton has been named District Teacher of the Year.
Sutton was given an award during Monday evening's meeting of the Nowata Board of Education.
Superintendent Mindy Englett announced the award.
Sutton teaches fam ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Third-Degree Burglary
May 11, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing a car battery.
48-year-old Jordon Roach III was charged on Monday with third-degree burglary. Roach III also faces a misdemeanor charge of domestic abuse by assault and battery.
According to the Ba ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Strangulation
May 11, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone.
53-year-old Randy Hyche was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Hyche and the victim allegedly got into ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Have Standard Meeting
May 11, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners had a standard meeting on Monday morning at the fairgrounds.
At that meeting, the Board approved all low bids for the Osage Hills Fire Department so that they can get pipes, hydrants, lights, a 1,000 gallon tank, a hose and nozzle. Those items wil ... read more »





