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Dewey Man Charged With Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
Mar 03, 2026
A Dewey man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling a disabled person.
40-year-old Marshall Perry, Sr. was charged on Tuesday with abuse of a vulnerable adult.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, authorities responded to a Dewey resi ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs
Mar 03, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly possessing methamphetamine.
28-year-old Aundre Rogers was charged on Tuesday with trafficking in illegal drugs and bringing contraband into a detention center. Rogers also faces multiple misdemeanor charges of obs ... read more »
Busy Time to be in Osage County
Mar 03, 2026
At Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, Tourism Director Mary Beth Moore said Tanner Brantley recently reported this year's Cattle Battle went well and he plans on doing it in January again next year.
In addition to that, Moore said he has been in tou ... read more »
Individuals Identified in Saturday's Murder-Suicide
Mar 03, 2026
The individuals in Saturday's murder-suicide in Bartlesville have been identified.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Feb. 28, 37-year-old Justin McIntyre and 37-year-old Mary Groomes were located by authorities in a residence in the 1600 block of West 2nd Stre ... read more »
Mayor Curd Talks Firefighters Union Contract
Mar 03, 2026
Joining us on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, Bartlesville Mayor James Curd talked about the recent city council's acceptence of the contract after an arbitrator's ruling in favor of the Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Union Local 200.
Mayor Curd said, & ... read more »
Pawhuska Facing Low Water Pressure
Mar 03, 2026
A ten-inch water line break has caused the entire town of Pawhuska to be with no to low water pressure for the time being. Crews are working to fix and replace the line.
An estimated time of when water will be restored to its normal pressure can't be determined. &nbs ... read more »
2 People Killed in Late-Night House Fire Near Oglesby
Mar 03, 2026
Two people are dead and three firefighters were injured after a late-night house fire near Oglesby on the Washington–Nowata County line.
Crews were called out around 10 p.m. Monday to a single-family home near West 2700 Road and North 4040 Road. Oklahoma State Fire Marshal ... read more »
Psychedelic Strings and Oklahoma Stories Hit Bartlesville
Mar 03, 2026
A special screening of The Randy Crouch Movie will be held March 7, 2026, at the Grey Dog Listening Room in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The documentary highlights the life and music of Oklahoma artist Randy Crouch, known for blending psychedelic rock, grunge, and traditional Appalachian-style fiddle ... read more »
Former South Coffeyville Mayor Dies
Mar 02, 2026
Nowata County 911 Coordinator and former mayor of South Coffeyville Jerome Gnatek died on Saturday.
Nowata County Emergency Manager Laurie Summers talks about his impact on the 911 project.
We will have further details forthcoming.
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Nowata Election Board Audit on SC School Board Election
Mar 02, 2026
The Nowata Election Board is performing a required audit for South Coffeyville Board of Education election on Tuesday.
Election Board Secretary Dave Neely discussed the purpose for the audit.
Michael E. Finney was elected to the South Coffeyville Board of Education o ... read more »
3 BPD Officers Honored for Saving Man From Burning Home
Mar 02, 2026
Three Bartlesville police officers receive Meritorious Conduct Awards after rescuing a man trapped inside a burning home.
The Bartlesville City Council recognized officers M. Scott, G. Askew and T. Heck Monday evening after their heroic actions during the early morning hours of Feb ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Approves New Firefighter Contract After Arbitrator's Ruling
Mar 02, 2026
The Bartlesville City Council approves a new contract with Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Local 200 following an arbitrator’s ruling that the union’s “last best offer” must be accepted.
City Attorney Jess Kane told council members Monday the decision ... read more »
Nowata City Discusses Concealed Carry for Employees
Mar 02, 2026
The Nowata City Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
The commissioners approved amending an ordinance that would create a board of trustees for the Nowata cemetery. The board tabled the action item regarding which individ ... read more »
Dewey Council Approves Audit and Utility Ordinance
Mar 02, 2026
The Dewey City Council met Monday night and quickly moved through its agenda, approving all scheduled items without opposition. The big focus of the evening was the presentation of the 2024–2025 fiscal year audit, where auditors reported the city’s financial statements were fairly pre ... read more »
Caney Man Turns Himself in on Fraud Charges
Mar 02, 2026
A Caney, Kan. man is in trouble with the law in Oklahoma after attempting to obtain property by trick or deception. Prosecutors allege Devin Jackson attempted to impersonate another individual.
In early February, Dewey police officers took a report from the victims and they stated ... read more »




