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OBN Completes Large Marijuana Enforcement Operation in Nowata County
Jun 12, 2026
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents seized more than 49,000 marijuana plants and federal immigration authorities detained seven people during a raid on a licensed marijuana grow operation in Nowata County as part of an investigation into alleged illegal cultivation and black-market trafficking.
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Severe Weather Risk Increases for Saturday PM
Jun 12, 2026
Severe weather risks are increasing for Saturday afternoon into the evening and overnight hours across northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas.
A Level 3 of 5 risk zone includes most of the listening area from Pawhuska to the east and downtown Tulsa to the north.
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Bartlesville Man Fails to Register as Sex Offender for 4th Time
Jun 12, 2026
A Bartlesville man living at a local hotel is being charged with failing to register as a sex offender and being a sex offender living within 2,000 feet of a school or park.
On Wednesday, the Bartlesville Police Department received a phone call from a concerned citizen about ... read more »
Sand Springs Man Allegedly in Contact With a Minor
Jun 12, 2026
A Sand Springs man previously charged with second degree rape is now facing felony charges of being in possession of child sexual abuse material. This comes after Tyler Muao was in contact with an underage victim from Louisiana. That adds on a felony fugitive from justice charge.
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Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jun 12, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
The Board will hear a presentation from the Country Corner Fire Department for the upcoming National Night Out Event.
The Board wi ... read more »
Child Sexual Predator Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison
Jun 12, 2026
A child sexual predator living in Collinsville was sentenced on Thursday for recording children in the bathroom and for seeking out and possessing child sexual abuse material, according to U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill sentenced Thomas Joshua Keizer, ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jun 12, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners have a busy meeting planned for Monday morning.
According to an agenda, the commissioners are expected to discuss a resolution and presentation about a grant program that could benefit the Sheriff’s Office and potentially declare a county-owned proper ... read more »
Dewey Council Meets Monday
Jun 12, 2026
The Dewey City Council will meet Monday night to consider several major agenda items, including approval of the proposed 2026-2027 city budget. The proposed general fund budget totals more than $1.7 million, with funding focused on police, fire, and city administration.
Council members will a ... read more »
Lessons Learned from Dad Contest: Friday Winner
Jun 12, 2026
Congratulations to Cynthia Parnell of Dewey. She is Friday's winner in our Lessons Learned from Dad Contest.
Cynthia wins a pair of concert tickets to a show of her choice at The Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa.
The Lesson Learned:
"To Whom Much is Given, Muc ... read more »
Tri County Tech Breaks Ground on New Emergency Services Building
Jun 11, 2026
Tri County Tech is expanding educational and training opportunities for emergency first responders with the addition of a new Emergency Services Building on its Bartlesville campus.
School officials, community leaders and emergency services personnel gathered Thursday afternoon to ... read more »
Senator Coleman Running for Re-election in District 10
Jun 11, 2026
Senator Bill Coleman represents District 10 and he is seeking a third and final term in office. Coleman said he has learned a lot since he was first elected in 2018 and it has been a very rewarding job.
Coleman said the job isn't done and he still has work to do. Coleman talks ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Donates $10K to Tri County Tech Foundation
Jun 11, 2026
The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Tri County Tech Foundation to help provide scholarship support for area students pursuing career and technical education.
The donation was presented recently by Arvest Bank Bartlesville Region President David Nickel and mortg ... read more »
Bartlesville Water Quality Survey Results Released
Jun 11, 2026
The City of Bartlesville’s annual report on drinking water quality is now available to the public, and officials say the municipal water system met all state and federal safety standards during the reporting period.
Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen announced this week ... read more »
Flag Day Celebration Set for June 14 in Bartlesville
Jun 11, 2026
A community Flag Day celebration will be held Sunday, June 14 in downtown Bartlesville, featuring patriotic ceremonies, remarks from a state lawmaker and a traditional musket salute.
The annual event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at the Bartlesville Public Safety Complex in the 6 ... read more »
City of Bartlesville Businesses Need to Renew License
Jun 11, 2026
City of Bartlesville businesses who have a business license will need to renew that license shortly. An email requesting current insurance will be sent and a link on how to pay will be provided in the email. Payment can also be made at city hall. Chief Building Official Trey Yankovich provides mo ... read more »





