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Bartlesville Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting at Officer, Injuring Resident

Jun 02, 2026

A 21-year-old Bartlesville man was arrested late Monday night after allegedly firing multiple shots at a Bartlesville police officer during an encounter at an apartment complex, with one of the rounds striking an uninvolved resident inside a nearby apartment. Officers were dispatched to the B ... read more »

Foster Care Support Extended

Jun 02, 2026

Oklahoma foster youth aging out of the system will soon have a little more runway before being sent into the turbulence of adulthood. Governor Kevin Stitt has signed Senate Bill 1806 into law, extending voluntary foster care services from age 18 to 21. The measure, championed by Senate President ... read more »

Lankford Pleased with Trump's Picks

Jun 02, 2026

Oklahoma's U.S. Senators James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are praising President Trump's nominations of Christopher Nassar and Robert Troester to serve as U.S. Attorneys for the Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma. The senators say Nassar has built a career prosecuting some of nor ... read more »

Cary Robinson to Resign as City Commissioner

Jun 01, 2026

Ward 1 Nowata City Commissioner Cary Robinson announced he will be resigning later this year.   Robinson made his announcement during Monday evening's meeting of the Nowata City Commissioners at the Nowata Fire Department, due to personal and health reasons.   Mayor ... read more »

Marie Gorley Named Nowata City Manager

Jun 01, 2026

The City of Nowata has a new city manager.   Marie Gorley was approved to be the new city manager of Nowata during a meeting of the Nowata City Commissioners on Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.   Gorley has a background in accounting and finance. She has two ... read more »

Tillman Elected Osage Nation Chief

Jun 01, 2026

The Osage Nation held its general election on Monday night and Joe Tillman was elected as the tribe's next chief to replace Geoffrey Standing Bear. Tillman defeated Scott Bighorse by a 20 percent margin.    Tillman says one of his many priorities will be focusing on economic ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Utility Rates to Increase July 1

Jun 01, 2026

Utility customers in Bartlesville will pay higher rates for water, wastewater and trash service beginning July 1 after the City Council approved increases Monday aimed at offsetting inflation and declining usage volumes.   For a typical residential customer using 6,000 gallons of wat ... read more »

City of Nowata Makes Changes to Treasurer Position

Jun 01, 2026

The Nowata City Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.   The commissioners approved a resolution for charter amendments, specifically making some changes to the role of treasurer.   Commissioner Dean Bridges explain ... read more »

Nowata City Commissioners Meeting Monday

Jun 01, 2026

The Nowata City Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.   The commissioners will review reports from the police and fire chiefs, animal control, city manager, treasurer and the code enforcement officer. The commissioners will dis ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Assault

Jun 01, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing criminal charges after allegedly abusing someone.   40-year-old Justin Harper was charged on Monday with domestic abuse by assault and battery and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, a ... read more »

Copan Man Facing Domestic Assault Charge

Jun 01, 2026

A Copan man is facing criminal charges after allegedly punching someone.   49-year-old Curtis Thomas was charged on Monday with domestic abuse by assault and battery.   According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Thomas allegedly got into a physical altercat ... read more »

Pawhuska Pool to Open Next Week

Jun 01, 2026

Pawhuska's public pool is set to open on Tuesday, June 9. It will be open from noon to 5 p.m. each day except for Monday's. Day passes cost $4 and seniors over the age off 55 can get in for $2.    Season passes are available and can be purchased individually or at a fami ... read more »

New Extended Foster Care Program Unveiled

Jun 01, 2026

Oklahoma will begin offering extended foster care services to eligible young adults through age 21 starting July 1, following the enactment of legislation signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt. The new program, created under Senate Bill 1806 authored by Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, allows ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners Have Standard Monday Meeting

Jun 01, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners held a productive meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    There was a resolution signed that directs the treasurer to reimburse the county election board salary account, maintenance and operations general fund account and the coun ... read more »

Free Car Seat Safety Check Scheduled for June 16

Jun 01, 2026

Families will have an opportunity to ensure their children are traveling safely during a free Car Seat Safety Check hosted by the Washington County Health Department on Tuesday, June 16. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Central Middle School, 815 S.E. Delaware Ave., in Bart ... read more »