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Talala Man Threatens to Kill Victim in Aggravated Battery Case
Nov 15, 2023
A Talala man appeared in court on Wednesday on the charge of aggravated assault and battery and malicious injury to property. According to an affidavit, Kristopher Abel was with the victim during the day and allegedly had broken some items in their home during a fight.
The victim told police ... read more »
Lankford Introduces Oklahoma's Northern District Court Nominees
Nov 15, 2023
On Wednesday morning, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford spoke at a Senate Judiciary Hearing introduding two nominees to Oklahoma's Northern District Court.
Lankford spoke highly of both Sara Hill, who has served as Attorney General for the Cherokee Nation and John D. Russell, who serves as ... read more »
BPD Activity Report for October
Nov 15, 2023
For the month of October, the Bartlesville Police Department had a total of 3,888 calls for service. The department made 861 traffic stops during the month, received 235 calls emergency calls and 220 phone calls related to animals.
The Bartlesville Police Department conducted 183 welfare chec ... read more »
Downtown Pawhuska to be Featured in Commercial
Nov 15, 2023
Downtown Pawhuska will be featured in an upcoming commercial on Thanksgiving night. Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce Director Mike McCartney says they are partnering with the News on 6 to feature many downtown businesses in hopes of bringing more people to the area.
To find out more about ... read more »
Washington Co. Sheriff's Deputies and Reserves Deliver Thanksgiving Meals
Nov 15, 2023
Not every family is able to afford a traditional Thanksgiving. Washington County Sheriff Scott Owen recognizes this fact and is carrying on a tradition set by former Sheriff Ballard by having deputies and reserves drop off the foods and ingredients for such a grand meal to truly needy ... read more »
Road Closing Impacting Traffic in Washington County
Nov 15, 2023
A road closure will be impacting traffic across Washington County through Thursday. West 1500 Rd. between 3950 Rd. and 3940 Rd. will be closed during that time. You are asked to avoid the area during this time period.
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Run to Win Event Monday at Crossing 2nd
Nov 15, 2023
If you've ever thought about running for public office but didn't know much about the process, you're invited to The Republican and Other Conservatives of Washington County Run to Win event at 6:30 on Monday evening at Crossing 2nd to learn just that.
Appearing on ... read more »
Bartlesville Enters Stage 3 of Water Restrictions
Nov 14, 2023
The city of Bartlesville has entered Stage 3 of its drought contingency plan this week.
According to city officials, remaining water supply levels continue to decrease due to the drought, coming in at 58.1% as of Monday — with weighted water supply based on water rights at 74.5%.
Th ... read more »
Crash Snarls Traffic at Adams and Quapaw
Nov 15, 2023
A traffic accident at Adams Boulevard and Quapaw Avenue in downtown Bartlesville Wednesday morning snarled traffic for several drivers.
Eyewitness reports say at least two vehicles were involved in crash on the westbound lanes. Bartlesville Ambulance and Bartlesville Fire also responded to th ... read more »
16-year-old Bartlesville Teen Identified as Shooting Victim
Nov 14, 2023
Bartlesville Police have identified the victim in Monday night's shooting as a 16-year-old Bartlesville teen.
During a press conference Tuesday evening, BPD Chief Kevin Ickleberry said Marcus Stephen Scott died of his injuries, after he was shot multiple times in the torso. His body was l ... read more »
Oklahoma Supreme Court Keeps Anti-abortion Laws on Hold While Challenge is Pending
Nov 15, 2023
By SEAN MURPHY
Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court reiterated its position on Tuesday in a 5-4 opinion that the state constitution guarantees a woman's right to an abortion when necessary to preserve her life, although the proce ... read more »
BPS Supt. Chuck McCauley on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Nov 15, 2023
Lots of positives are taking place at Bartlesville Public Schools. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Supt. Chuck McCauley talked about some of those positives.
Recently, Bartlesville High School was been named in the Top 5 for Advanced Placement courses for public tradi ... read more »
Sen. Mullin Challenges Teamsters Head to a Fight in a Fiery Exchange at a Hearing
Nov 15, 2023
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional hearing devolved into an angry confrontation between a senator and a witness on Tuesday after Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma challenged Sean O'Brien, the president of th ... read more »
UPDATE: BPD to Hold Tuesday Evening Press Conference About Monday's Homicide
Nov 14, 2023
2:45 P.M. 11-14-2023 UPDATE: Bartlesville Police will hold a press conference about Monday's shooting homicide investgation. It that will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The press conference will be carried live on KWON 1400 AM, 93.3 FM and 95.1 FM/KYFM 100.1 FM /KRIG 104.9 FM/KPGM 1500 AM and 99.1 ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Trafficking CDS, Possessing Firearm After Conviction
Nov 14, 2023
A Bartlesville man has been booked into the Washington County Jail and is being charged with trafficking CDS and possessing a firearm after conviction of a felony.
According to a probable cause affidavit, officers searched the home of Matthew Davis on Monday afternoon and located a ... read more »