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Bartlesville Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges
Aug 15, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly violating a protective order and breaking into a residence.
43-year-old Derrick Heckelsberg was charged on Friday with four counts of a protective order violation and second-degree burglary.
According to the ... read more »
Brecheen to Hold Town Halls in Bartlesville, Nowata
Aug 15, 2025
Congressman Josh Brecheen announced several in-person town halls, including one in Bartlesville and another in Nowata.
The Bartlesville Town Hall will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25 at Tri County Tech’s Event Center. The Nowata Town Hall will be Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 8 ... read more »
Pawhuska Library Raises Money During Fundraiser
Aug 15, 2025
Pawhuska's Public Library held a fundraiser in July and was able to raise nearly $2,000 for the library foundation fund. That fund started in April 2023 and has grown steadily ever since. Library Director Yvonne Rose hopes to surpass $25,000 and she talks about what she would do with the mone ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Aug 15, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners appear to have a fairly standard meeting Monday morning, with a few items to discuss and take possible action on.
According to an agenda, the commissioners are expected to discuss two parcels of land for projects with the Oklahoma Department of T ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Facing Felony Child Support Charge
Aug 15, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to make child support payments.
31-year-old Leah Hadley was charged on Wednesday with omitting to provide for a minor child.
According to Oklahoma Child Support Services, Hadley allegedly failed to pay court ordered ch ... read more »
Another Person From Johnstone Raid Charged
Aug 15, 2025
Another Bartlesville man who was detained during a search warrant executed by the Bartlesville Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Dewey Police Department is facing charges.
44-year-old Joseph Allison was charged on Friday with bringing contraband into a penal inst ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Bail Jumping
Aug 15, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to appear for a court date after being released on a personal recognizance bond.
22-year-old Kelsie Thomas was charged on Friday with bail jumping.
According to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, T ... read more »
Osage County Commissioners to Meet Monday
Aug 15, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, there will be discussion to open and award a bid to a company to power wash and paint the grandstands at the Osage County Fairgrounds ... read more »
Get Real Ministries August Jesus Burger Event
Aug 15, 2025
Jesus Burger happens every 3rd Saturday of each month at noon,where everyone can gather for food, enjoy live music, free clothing, and share in fellowship and community outreach as Get Real Ministries spreads the love of Jesus.
Get Real Ministries' Pastors Rando and Shiloh Gamb ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Theft in Ramona
Aug 14, 2025
A Bartlesville woman has been charged with a felony second degree burglary charge after breaking into a Ramona home on Wednesday afternoon.
It is alleged Tasha Gray entered the front door and took several items, including a laptop worth $1,200. An affidavit states the victim has evidence of G ... read more »
Six Defendants Seen on Drug Paraphernalia Charges
Aug 14, 2025
Six of the 10 individuals involved in the investigation related to the Holbrook Asphalt theft case were seen in Washington County Court on Thursday afternoon. All six individuals face misdemeanor charges of possession of paraphernalia and each face a $500 bond.
An affidavit states a search wa ... read more »
First Days of School a Success in Bartlesville, Dewey
Aug 14, 2025
Thousands of Bartlesville Public School students and teachers headed back to the classroom Thursday, as the new academic year begins.
Superintendent Chuck McCauley says there were a few first-day jitters, but all in all, he says it was a great day.
Dewey Public Schoo ... read more »
Yancey to Retire as Owasso Police Chief
Aug 14, 2025
Owasso Police Chief Dan Yancey has officially announced his retirement after more than three decades of dedicated service in law enforcement, including 15 years serving at the helm of the Owasso Police Department.
Yancey, who has been planning his departure since last September, steps down fo ... read more »
Open House at Dewey High School Next Tuesday
Aug 14, 2025
Dewey High School will be hosting an open house next Tuesday, giving a chance for students' families to walk around campus and explore the high school.
The open house runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19.
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John Pannell Found Guilty of Domestic Abuse
Aug 14, 2025
Bartlesville native John Pannell was found guilty of domestic abuse by strangulation on Thursday in Washington County court.
Pannell appeared in open court on Thursday for a non-jury trial facing the felony charge. Pannell was charged in June 2024 after strangling his soon to be ex ... read more »