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			<title><![CDATA[Stolen Trailer Recovered, Suspect Arrested]]></title>
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	Tulsa police have wrapped up a rock-and-roll whodunit with a tidy ending. The stolen tour trailer belonging to 100.1 KYFM artist Josey Scott has been recovered, the gear is all accounted for, and a suspect is now in custody. The trailer, swiped earlier this week, carried essential equipment for Scott&amp;rsquo;s live shows. Investigators tracked it down, returned everything intact, and because irony is apparently alive and well, took the suspect into custody while he was wearing a Josey Scott shirt pulled from the band&amp;rsquo;s own merch inside the trailer.

	Scott, the founding voice of Saliva, thanked the Tulsa Police Department for what he described as a thorough and professional investigation. He also pointed to the rapid response from the rock community, with another KYFM artist, Shinedown, leading the charge to line up replacement gear and keep the tour from grinding to a halt. Support rolled in from artists across the scene, including Brian &amp;ldquo;Head&amp;rdquo; Welch of Korn, Kevin Martin of Candlebox, and Deryck Whibley of Sum 41, reinforcing the idea that when one band gets hit, the rest don&amp;rsquo;t exactly sit on their hands.

	Fans played their part too, contributing to a GoFundMe campaign and flooding the band with messages of support. With the original gear now safely back, all donations will be refunded, and the borrowed equipment is being returned. Scott called the ordeal &amp;ldquo;a powerful reminder&amp;rdquo; of the strength of the music community. That means crisis averted, tour back on track, and somewhere out there, a suspect is probably reconsidering his wardrobe choices.

	Photos Courtesy of Josey Scott
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:42:53 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mom Moments Sweepstakes: Tuesday's Daily Winner]]></title>
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	This Mother&amp;rsquo;s Day, we&amp;rsquo;re celebrating the women who shaped us&amp;hellip; one story at a time.

	&amp;nbsp;

	We want to hear your fondest memory of your Mom&amp;mdash;the moment that still makes you smile, laugh, or maybe even tear up a little. Was it something she said&amp;hellip; something she did&amp;hellip; or just the way she always showed up when you needed her most?

	&amp;nbsp;

	Share your story with us, and you could win a daily prize or the Mother&amp;rsquo;s Day prize package.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Daily prizes run through Thursday May 7 where one lucky entrant will win 2 tickets to a Skyline show of their choice at the Osage Casino Tulsa! (Weekdays only).&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Tuesday&amp;#39;s Daily Prize Winner is Loretta Switzer. She writes, &amp;quot; My mom is the best! She spends time taking me to the zoo, the park, and to fish camp. She helps me with my homework and listens when I have a problem.&amp;quot;

	&amp;nbsp;

	The GRAND Prize will be awarded on air (approx) 8am Friday, May 8, including $50 gift card from Truity Credit Union, Dinner for mom at Sabores Mexican Cuisine, $50 Gift Certificate from Lavers Center of Aesthetics, Gift from McCoy Jewelers, a gift bag from Moxie on 2nd, a Bible for mom from Glorious Connections, two tickets to the concert of choice at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa. 1 Night Hotel Stay, &amp;amp; $50 in Food at Osage Casino Hotel.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	

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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:07:15 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Flock Safety Cameras to Remain in Place While Council Looks at Alternatives]]></title>
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	Automated license plate readers, commonly known as Flock cameras, will remain in use in Bartlesville for now as city leaders consider potential changes and alternative vendors.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The City Council on Monday delayed action on proposed amendments from Ward 1 Councilor Tim Sherrick, a longtime critic of the technology.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Sherrick proposed two changes to the city ordinance governing the cameras. One would have allowed continued use but required police to obtain a judicial warrant before accessing stored data, with limited emergency exceptions. The other would have eliminated the cameras altogether, except for use by parking enforcement.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Acting Police Chief Troy Newell urged the council to maintain the current program without changes.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;ldquo;I just want to be clear, but respectful that as acting police chief, I, along with all the officers of the Bartlesville Police Department, support the use of Flock and ALPR technology,&amp;rdquo; Newell said. &amp;ldquo;This tool helps us solve crimes, locate stolen vehicles and respond more quickly to threats in our community.&amp;rdquo;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Newell says the department is committed to using the technology responsibly, with policies in place to protect privacy and ensure accountability.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Sherrick raised concerns about privacy and the broader implications of collecting vehicle data, though he acknowledged there was likely not enough support on the council to eliminate the cameras outright. As a compromise, he proposed the warrant requirement.

	&amp;nbsp;

	City Attorney Jess Kane said he consulted a judge who questioned whether a warrant would be appropriate for data already owned by the city, noting search warrants are typically used to obtain evidence from outside parties.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Ward 4 Councilor Aaron Kirkpatrick said he has &amp;ldquo;deep concerns&amp;rdquo; about Flock Safety as a vendor and supports exploring alternatives.

	&amp;nbsp;

	So I&amp;#39;ll tell you, if we went through a second RFP and tried a different vendor partner and had a similar experience, with what we&amp;#39;ve have with Flock, option B (eliminating the cameras) works for me too,&amp;quot; Kirkpatrick said. After speaking with (the police department) and trying a partner that has a more ethical approach and more restrictive options for how we share and who we share with, personally, I&amp;#39;m open to having that conversation with a lot of our current regulations in place.&amp;quot;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Sherrick ultimately agreed to delay his proposals to allow for further research and a review of other vendors. The issue could return to the council as early as July.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:11:57 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville City Council Approves Budget, Discusses Water Rates, Adds Police Officer]]></title>
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	The Bartlesville City Council unanimously passed the city budget Monday for the upcoming fiscal year, with a provision including a possible hike for water utility rates and hiring an additional police officer.

	&amp;nbsp;

	City Manager Mike Bailey says rising costs for water treatment chemicals and supplies due to inflation are the primary drivers behind the proposed utility rate increases, not fuel costs or tariffs on those supplies.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m sure those sorts of things affect costs at a very macro level, and so it&amp;#39;s baked in,&amp;quot; Bailey said. &amp;quot;But no, I&amp;#39;m not aware of any direct impact (from fuel or tariffs). The cost of chemicals has been rising substantially for quite a while, and so that is an area that we&amp;#39;ve seen some of the greatest growth.&amp;quot;

	&amp;nbsp;

	City leaders told the council that chemical costs tied directly to water production have surged, in some cases rising 60% to 110% since 2020.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Rate proposals will be formally presented in June, with officials considering shifting more costs to usage-based fees to help protect residents on fixed incomes.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The council also approved amending the budget to add one police officer at the request of Mayor Jim Curd and Councilor Tim Sherrick. Bailey says the additional officer would assist in staffing shifts appropriately by not taking officers out of specialized units to bolster patrol.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;quot;This one in particular, we have specialized units that if we don&amp;#39;t have enough patrol officers on the street, the specialized unit doesn&amp;#39;t get to work that day,&amp;quot; Bailey said. &amp;quot;So, whether it is a drug unit or a traffic unit, that unit has to supplement the patrol officers... And then the second and pressing reason was he wanted to try to keep those specialized units whole on any given day.&amp;quot;

	&amp;nbsp;

	The position will be funded by reallocating capital funds to the general fund, converting a one-time expense into an ongoing cost for future budget years.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:19:58 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nowata Co. Emergency Management Talks Shelters]]></title>
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	Nowata County Emergency Manager Laurie Summers gave an emergency update to the Board of Nowata County Commissioners Monday morning.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Summers said the Wann Community Center reached out and expressed interest in becoming an emergency shelter. Summers talked about the facility.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Summers said the facility would be an excellent place to have an emergency shelter, adding another building for shelter in the northern part of the county.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:38:04 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nowata Co. Commissioners Approve Officer Raise]]></title>
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	The Nowata County Commissioners approved a resolution during Monday morning&amp;#39;s meeting to give county officers a raise.

	&amp;nbsp;

	County officials will now make at least $3,000 a month.

	&amp;nbsp;

	District Three Commissioner Troy Friddle discussed a disadvantage to raising the salary of county officials.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Agenda items regarding raising salaries for elected officials was discussed in early April and the board made no action on the item. Monday&amp;#39;s resolution was unanimously approved.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:24:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[City of Nowata Discusses Land Purchase Request]]></title>
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	The Nowata City Commissioners held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The commissioners tabled discussion of multiple land purchase requests, including a request to purchase six acres of land. The individuals requesting to purchase the land says they wish to start a wrecker service with the land and hire employees.

	&amp;nbsp;

	City Attorney John Heskett and Commissioner Dean Bridges discussed the request.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The commissioners also tabled a request for the deannexation of property.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The Nowata City Commissioners will meet again on June 1 at 6 p.m. at the Nowata Fire Department, located at 425 S. Cedar St.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:17:11 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dewey Swears In New Mayor]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[
	The Dewey City Council held its regular meeting Monday night at City Hall, where Ralph Stafford was officially sworn in as the city&amp;rsquo;s new mayor. The oath of office was administered during the May 4 meeting, marking a leadership transition following the recognition of outgoing Mayor Tom Hays. All items on the evening&amp;rsquo;s agenda were approved by the council.

	Hays was recognized for his service to the city prior to the transition. Following the swearing-in, Stafford assumed mayoral duties as the council moved through regular business, including approval of claims, updates to Arvest Bank account information, and an agreement for engineering services related to water system improvements.&amp;nbsp;

	The meeting also included time for citizen input and comments from council members and staff. Immediately following, the Dewey Public Works Authority convened, where newly elected officials were also sworn in and routine agenda items were addressed. The evening marked a smooth transition in city leadership and continued progress on municipal business.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:46:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville Man Charged With Third-Degree Burglary]]></title>
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	A Bartlesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly breaking into multiple cars.

	&amp;nbsp;

	42-year-old John Wright was charged on Monday with three counts of third-degree burglary.

	&amp;nbsp;

	According to the Washington County District Attorney&amp;#39;s Office, Wright allegedly broke into a 2006 Saturn Vue, a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and a 2007 Honda Accord on May 1. Property was allegedly stolen from each vehicle.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Wright will appear in court again on May 15 at 9 a.m. His bond is set at $25,000.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:15:53 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Osage Co Commissioners Have Standard Monday Meeting]]></title>
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	The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.

	&amp;nbsp;

	At that meeting, an application was signed in order to apply for the Older Americans Act Grant for the 2027 fiscal year. This would be to assist the nutrition department with next year&amp;#39;s funding. A resolution was also signed to advertise for chip and seal services in District Two.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	County Clerk Christina Talburt also details why nearly $4,700 in ARPA funds are being transferred and used for the courthouse remodel.

	&amp;nbsp;

	There were no utility permits signed during Monday&amp;#39;s meeting.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	The next regularly scheduled Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting will be next Monday at 10 a.m. for those interested in attending.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:53:31 -0500</pubDate>
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