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Bartlesville School Bus Involved In Thursday Accident

Feb 12, 2026

A Bartlesville Public School bus was involved in an accident Thursday afternoon on Silver Lake Road between Frank Phillips Boulevard and Adams Boulevard.   BPS Executive Director of Special Services Jason Langham says it appears as though a car went left-of-center and struck the bus ... read more »

Bartlesville Man in Violation of PO Allegedly Has Drugs on Him

Feb 12, 2026

Late Wednesday afternoon, Bartlesville police officers made contact with a victim who alleged a man had violated a protective order violation. Later when the defendant arrived at the Washington County Sheriff's Office, he got an additional felony charge of bringing contraband into the jail.&n ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Allegedly Beats Husband

Feb 12, 2026

A Bartlesville woman was seen in Washington County Court on Thursday after allegedly beating her husband. Barbara Morgan is being charged with felony counts of domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a police officer.    When deputies arri ... read more »

Sen. Coleman Introduces Bill to Stiffen DUI Charges

Feb 12, 2026

State Senator Bill Coleman has passed legislation through the Senate Public Safety Committee that would impact those facing multiple DUI charges. The Senate Bill would allow multiple DUIs to be prosecuted as a felony as opposed to multiple misdemeanors. If this bill were signed into law, pros ... read more »

Bartlesville Police Union Writes Letter in Support of Flock Cameras

Feb 12, 2026

The Bartlesville Fraternal Order of Police have written a letter to City Council members in support of the city’s use of Flock automated license plate readers for law enforcement. In the letter dated Wednesday, FOP President Brandon Meyer and Vice President Cody Lemmons say the use of t ... read more »

Coffeyville Police Continue Search for Missing Girl

Feb 12, 2026

Authorities in Coffeyville, Kan. are still looking for a missing 17-year-old girl. Olivia Medsker was last seen in Coffeyville on Jan. 26. Authorities say the teen may still be in the Coffeyville area, but may also be on the move. Medsker may be traveling to Goodland in western Kansas or poss ... read more »

Civitan Park canopy set for April installation

Feb 12, 2026

The shade canopy at Civitan Park is now scheduled for installation in April, nearly a year after the original structure was damaged by a tornado in May 2025. City officials say replacement quotes were requested in June and th ... read more »

Replenysh to Exit Recycling Agreement with Bartlesville

Feb 12, 2026

  Replenysh will end its agreement with the City effective April 30. Replenysh is the company that has operated the City-owned Recycle Center since 2021.   According to a report in The City of Bartlesville's City Beat publication,City Manager Mike Bailey says the move is ... read more »

City of Bartlesville President's Day Schedule

Feb 12, 2026

Bartlesville city offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, and Monday residential trash routes will be amended to Wednesday, Feb. 18, due to the Presidents' Day holiday.   Monday trash route customers will need to place their trash at the normal collection point by 6 a.m. on Wedne ... read more »

Hominy Man Found Guilty on 1st Degree Rape Charge

Feb 11, 2026

After a lengthy investigation and several continuations, a Hominy man has been found guilty on first degree rape charges. An Osage County jury found Gideon Goodeagle guilty of the charges on Tuesday and recommended a life in prison sentence. Formal sentencing will take place next month.   ... read more »

Tanner Holt Joins Arvest's Bartlesville Board

Feb 11, 2026

Jane Phillips Medical Center President Tanner Holt has joined Arvest Bank's board of directors for the Bartlesville region.   “We are thrilled to welcome Tanner to our board,” said David Nickel, president of Arvest Bank – Bartlesville Region. “Tanner's ... read more »

Bartlesville Educator Named Finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year

Feb 11, 2026

LeeAnn Pressler, who teaches special education at Central Middle School, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.   On Wednesday, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields announced 10 finalists from across the state who demonstrate excellen ... read more »

Former Music Minister Charged With Felony Embezzlement

Feb 11, 2026

A former worship minister for a Bartlesville church is accused of embezzling more than $41,000 in church funds and using a security camera system to observe private meetings.   44-year-old Ryan Jacob Cruse was arrested late last week and appeared in Washington County District Court o ... read more »

Pawhuska Chamber Hosts Lunch and Learn on Cyber Attacks

Feb 11, 2026

The Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce hosted the first lunch and learn series of 2026 and Bluesky Bank was the presenting sponsor. Managing Director of Treasury Management, Jessie Marksberry touched on many subjects geared toward businesses. These included check fraud, identity protection and common s ... read more »

CASA NEO: 26 In 2026 -- Simple Number, Substantial Impact

Feb 11, 2026

CASA of Northeast Oklahoma is announcing their "26 In 2026" campaign.  The goal is to recruit and train 26 new additional CASA volunteer advocates during 2026.  While 26 sounds like a simple number, the substantial impact that 26 additional volunteers can make in the lives of ... read more »