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Nowata School Board Approves 2026-27 Calendar

Mar 09, 2026

The Nowata Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2026-2027 school year during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening.   Nowata Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mindy Englett presented the board with an option that was voted for by Nowata school teachers. The boar ... read more »

Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry Retiring July 1

Mar 09, 2026

After 31 years of service with the Bartlesville Police Department, Chief Kevin Ickleberry has announced his retirement.   Ickleberry has been on personal leave due to a medical issue since December 2025 and will remain on leave for the time being, according to Assistant City Manager ... read more »

Bill Could Change Sentencing on Domestic Abuse

Mar 09, 2026

Legislation was passed in the Oklahoma Senate on Monday with a goal of increasing the penalty for those who commit domestic abuse in the presence of a minor. Senate Bill 1238 aims to make the first offense of the crime a felony.    The legislation came from Senator Bill Coleman ... read more »

Residents Voice Concern Over Proposed Electric Transmission Line

Mar 09, 2026

Washington County residents filled the County Commissioners' Meeting Room Monday to voice concerns over a proposed high voltage transmission line that could cross through four counties in northeast Oklahoma.   The proposal from AEP-PSO would have a portion of a transmission line ... read more »

Dewey Man Charged With Felony DUI

Mar 09, 2026

A Dewey man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.   58-year-old Mervin Krug was charged on Monday with felony DUI, driving without a valid license, speeding and transporting an opened container of an intoxicating beverage.   Ac ... read more »

Convicted Sex Offender Facing Registration Charges

Mar 09, 2026

A convicted sex offender in Washington County is facing additional felony charges.   51-year-old Aaron Jackson, of Bartlesville, was charged on Monday with failing to register as a sex offender, living within 2,000 feet of a park as a sex offender and failing to notify address change ... read more »