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Pawhuska Public Library Getting Ready for Summer Program
Mar 13, 2025
At Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, Library Director Yvonne Rose gave a report as to what has been happening at the public library. The main thing Rose highlighted was the upcoming summer reading program, which will start in late May and run through mid-July.
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Osage Nation Prepares for Possible Wildfire Outbreak
Mar 13, 2025
Agencies across the region are preparing for wildfires, as a precautionary measure ahead of Friday's dangerous conditions, including Osage Nation Wildland Fire.
Fire Management Officer Ross Walker says reinforcements are staged, just in case they are needed.
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OCSO Catch Two Suspects Wanted for Breaking in McCord School
Mar 13, 2025
Update: The Osage County Sheriff's Office has caught the two suspects wanted in connection to a break-in at McCord Public Schools. One of the suspects is a juvenile and has been turned over to the State of Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. Jakari Tvon Campbell has been booked into the Osag ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Facing Assault and Forged Instrument Charges
Mar 13, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening someone with a knife and writing checks as someone else.
35-year-old Ashlea McManigle was charged on Thursday with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and delivery of a forged instrument. The charges ... read more »
Operation Clean House Coming Up in April
Mar 13, 2025
Washington County's Operation Clean House is coming up on Saturday, April 12th. This free event allows for Washington County residents to drop off their hazardous household goods and automotive parts without harming the environment.
There will be dropoff locations at the Phillips 66 ... read more »
Caney Receives $1M Grant for Water Infrastructure
Mar 13, 2025
The city of Caney, Kan. has received a $1 million community development block grant for much-needed work on the city's aging water infrastructure.
The grant from the state of Kansas was awarded to Caney to further water stability projects.
City Administrator Andrea Sibley c ... read more »
Cherokee Nation Begins Housing Project in South Coffeyville
Mar 13, 2025
The Cherokee Nation is building new housing in South Coffeyville.
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. says land has been purchased for the South Coffeyville Housing, Community, and Public Health & Wellness Reserve.
During a recent appearance on siste ... read more »
Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Leads Effort to Streamline Government with Passage of Senate Bill 676
Mar 13, 2025
The Oklahoma Senate today approved Senate Bill 676, a measure aimed at enhancing government efficiency by repealing outdated commissions and eliminating obsolete statutory references.
The legislation, authored by Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, passed off the Senate floor with a unanimous ... read more »
City of Nowata Issues Burn Ban
Mar 13, 2025
The city of Nowata is under a burn ban.
The Nowata Fire Department issued the ban ahead of extreme fire risks beginning on Friday. The ban includes all open flames and brush burning within the city limits, but does not limit outdoor cooking or smoking of foods.
Officials say the ban is in ... read more »