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Lankford Objects to Bill with Dangerously Broad Definitions that Allows Human Cloning, Embryo Discrimination, and Much More
Mar 13, 2024
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) objected on the Senate floor to S. 2801 the Veterans Families Health Services Act of 2023 because it included overly broad definitions that would have left the door open for human cloning, gene editing, sex or disability based discrimination agai ... read more »
Courthouse Disruption Stems from First-Degree-Murder Preliminary Trial
Mar 12, 2024
Police had to intervene with an altercation outside the Washington County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon following a morning session of a preliminary murder hearing.
20-year-old Bryson Towers, who is facing first-degree-murder in the Nov. 13, 2023 shooting death of Markus Scott, had his prel ... read more »
Avant Schools Gets Security Upgrades
Mar 12, 2024
A security grant has allowed Avant Public Schools to get upgrades to its security system across campus. This includes the addition of 25 security cameras, a camera on the front door and a new intercom system with bull horns. All facilities across campus will be able to hear school announcements. ... read more »
Man Arrested After Coffeyville Standoff
Mar 12, 2024
The suspect in a police standoff in Coffeyville, Kansas on Friday has been identified.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has identified David Foster, of Coffeyville, as the man who was arrested last Friday after a standoff in Coffeyville.
Last Friday afternoon, a Montgomery Count ... read more »
Pawhuska Schools Re-schedules Board Meeting for Thursday
Mar 12, 2024
The Pawhuska School Board was scheduled to convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the administration building on Monday evening, but because a quorum could not be assembled, they were unable to have that meeting.
The Board will look to re-convene once again at 5 p.m. on Thurs ... read more »
Bartlesville Police Department to Give City Address
Mar 12, 2024
The Bartlesville Police Department is set to give a State of the Department address on Thursday, March 28th.
Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry and other Bartlesville police staff will gather at the Fine Arts Building at Oklahoma Wesleyan University to discuss organizational structure, the u ... read more »
Civitan's Servant's Heart Awards
Mar 12, 2024
Civitan International the Bartlesville Civitan Club is seeking noiminations for its annual Servant's Heart Awards to be announced April 18.
The Servant's Heart Award is a celebration of unsung heroes in our community who support families and individuals who are affected by ... read more »
Arvest Hires Moody as Commercial Lender
Mar 12, 2024
Arvest Bank announces it has hired Nicholas Moody as a commercial banker serving Bartlesville and Dewey.
“We are excited to have Nicholas join our team at Arvest,” Loan Manager Jay Dyer said. “He brings solid commercial lending experience and a desire to be involve ... read more »
Interstate Farm and Home Show March 22-23
Mar 12, 2024
The Interstate Farm and Home Show, presented by Bartlett CO-OP, is March 22nd and 23rd at Nellis Hall at Coffeyville Community College with venders from all over the area displaying ag products, equipment for your farm, home or ranch as well as landcaping and home decor services and such.
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Nostalgia Needs You
Mar 12, 2024
Nostalgia is something that peeks when the line “You’re old…” is uttered. Though some people would like to keep their past childhood in the past, some would like their children and children’s children to experience the things they did as a kid.
The Kiddie Park i ... read more »
Bartlesville to Host Grand Area Special Olympics on Saturday
Mar 11, 2024
Dozens of incredible athletes will return to Bartlesville this weekend competing in several sports.
Bartlesville Public Schools Executive Director of Teaching and Learning LaDonna Chancellor has the details.
The Grand Area Special Olympics feature athletes with intel ... read more »
BPS Board of Education Adopts 'Parent Bill of Rights' Policy
Mar 11, 2024
The Bartlesville Public Schools Board of Education approved a new policy Monday that specifically highlights the district's commitment to parent participation in schools.
Also known as a "Parent Bill of Rights," Bartlesville schools formalized the policy by adopting g ... read more »
Nowata County Commissioners Discuss Court House Updates and Inspections
Mar 11, 2024
The Nowata County Commissioners kicked off their Monday morning meeting with discussion of court house updates. Chairman Timmie Benson shared an update on the tiling that is going to be put in at the Nowata County Courthouse.
Commissioner Paul Crupper also said that the water in the boiler ro ... read more »
71-year-old Washington County Man Charged with Domestic Abuse
Mar 11, 2024
A Washington County man was seen in court on Monday afternoon on the charges of possessing a firearm after a felony conviction, and domestic abuse - assault and battery. Philip Dean Cramer was arrested on March 8th after a phone call was made to officers for assistance.
A family member to the ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Receives 12th Protective Order Violation Since 2022
Mar 11, 2024
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Monday on eight charges of violating a protective order. Thomas Griggs was being arraigned by Judge Jared Sigler on Monday afternoon when Griggs ended the conversation by yelling multiple expletives directed at Sigler before being removed ... read more »