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Bartlesville Woman Charged With Assault
Jun 19, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly hitting someone's car with a shovel.
65-year-old Twila Cupp was charged on Thursday with assault and battery on a police officer and assault with a dangerous weapon.
According to the Bartlesville Poli ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Conspiracy
Jun 19, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly orchestrating a check fraud scam.
22-year-old Dakota Cox was charged on Wednesday with conspiracy.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Cox allegedly orchestrated the check fraud plot with anoth ... read more »
Administrators Finding Ways to Enforce No Phones
Jun 19, 2025
A law has been put into effect mandating that students be without their cellphones during the school day starting this year. Administrators are looking at ways to enforce that policy and Pawhuska Superintendent Chris Tanner says he is in the midst of figuring that out right now.
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Tulsa Woman Facing Felony Fraud Charge
Jun 19, 2025
A Tulsa woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly obtaining a natural disaster relief check fraudulently.
30-year-old Kaylynn Viles was charged on Wednesday with obtaining money by false representation.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on May 9, ... read more »
Pawhuska Residents to Vote on Ward System
Jun 19, 2025
At Tuesday evening's special city council meeting in Pawhuska, action was taken to set an election date that would possibly change the way in which voting is done in Pawhuska.
As things stand now, voters within Pawhuska city limits can vote for any council member they wish to, ... read more »
Will Rogers Turnpike, US Highway 60 Near Vinita Reopened
Jun 19, 2025
UPDATE:
According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, all lanes and exit ramps have been reopened.
The westbound Vinita exit on the Will Rogers Turnpike and U.S. Highway 60 near the turnpike are closed following a fatality accident involving a large truck.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says eit ... read more »
Caney, KS Woman Charged With Burglary
Jun 19, 2025
A Caney, KS woman is facing felony charges after allegedly hitting someone with a baseball bat.
43-year-old Mistie Nihart was charged on Wednesday with first-degree burglary and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
According to the Bartlesville Police Departm ... read more »
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Readies for 'Mystery Gala'
Jun 19, 2025
Great things are happening at Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Bartlesville, with a new twist on a favorite event.
Appearing on Doenges Toyota Car Talk Thursday morning, Todd Edwards, Bartlesville area director for BBBS, announced the Mystery Gala, which replaces the "BIG Event ... read more »
Adult Classes Starting Soon at Tri County Tech
Jun 19, 2025
Tri County Tech is not only gearing up for the fall semester, but also making sure adult education needs are met, too.
Appearing on Community Connection Thursday morning, Randall Jones, a student success advisor at Tri County Tech, says adult classes and adult career development co ... read more »
Hulah Lake's Wah-Sha-She Campground Closed
Jun 18, 2025
Wah-Sha-She Campground at Hulah Lake is closed due to flooding. Campers had to be moved out because of the high lake water.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Hulah Lake is nearly 27 feet above normal. The flood pool is nearly 74% full.
All gates at Hulah and Copan dams are closed due to flooding ... read more »
Washington Co. Assessing Storm Damage
Jun 18, 2025
Washington County Emergency Management is assessing storm damage from the overnight storms that produced strong winds and heavy rain from Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.
Deputy Director of Washington County Emergency Management Melissa Mayes provided this assessment upd ... read more »
Pawhuska Holds Public Hearing Regarding Budget
Jun 18, 2025
A public hearing was held on Tuesday evening at Pawhuska's community center regarding the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. As things stand, the budget that City Manager Jerry Eubanks has presented to the council would cut five jobs from within the City of Pawhuska. This includes three jo ... read more »
Nowata Co. Assessing Storm Damage
Jun 18, 2025
Nowata County Emergency Management is assessing storm damage after harsh winds and more rain came through Nowata County on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Emergency Manager Laurie Summers talked about the current damage assessment.
Nowata County Emergency Manag ... read more »
Bartlesville Tree Disposal Site Back Open
Jun 18, 2025
The City of Bartlesville has opened the tree disposal site for residents who suffered damage during the overnight storms effective immediately. It will remain open for two weeks.
The site is located on the west side of Bartlesville on Highway 60 just east of the Green Country Rodeo Aren ... read more »
Osage Co. Flooding Update
Jun 18, 2025
Osage County suffered major storm damage on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning crews continue to clean up in the aftermath. As of noon, Emergency Manager Jerry Roberts says the entire town of Pawhuska remains without power.
Roberts added crews are still assessing damage.
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