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Pack The Backpacks Applications Open June 15
May 12, 2026
The Washington County School Supply Drive, better known as “Pack the Backpacks,” will open online applications for families seeking assistance with school supplies on June 15, Carol Beck, treasurer of the organization, said during Tuesday's Community Connection on KWON.
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South Coffeyville Man Killed in Monday UTV Rollover
May 12, 2026
A South Coffeyville man was killed Monday evening in Utility Terrain Vehicle rollover.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 37-year-old Jared T. Zellmer was driving a 2021 Can-Am Maverick on County Road NS416, just south of County Road EW3 in Nowata County when the UTV rolled over. Troopers say h ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Assault
May 11, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly abusing someone.
18-year-old River York was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor, domestic abuse by assault and battery and threatening to perform an act of violence.
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Nowata School Board Discusses Attendance Numbers
May 11, 2026
Nowata Public Schools has seen a recent decline in attendance.
Administrators within the district have searched for trends in why students have left the district and either moved schools or have transitioned to a homeschooling environment.
During Monday evening's ... read more »
Nowata School Board Hears Bond Construction Update
May 11, 2026
Jon Humphrey from Stout Construction gave an update to the Nowata Board of Education Monday evening.
The monthly updates involve the latest construction progress on projects that were passed by recent school bonds.
The two propositions passed by voters last year is w ... read more »
Jason Sutton Named NPS Teacher of the Year
May 11, 2026
Nowata Public Schools teacher Jason Sutton has been named District Teacher of the Year.
Sutton was given an award during Monday evening's meeting of the Nowata Board of Education.
Superintendent Mindy Englett announced the award.
Sutton teaches fam ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Third-Degree Burglary
May 11, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing a car battery.
48-year-old Jordon Roach III was charged on Monday with third-degree burglary. Roach III also faces a misdemeanor charge of domestic abuse by assault and battery.
According to the Ba ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Strangulation
May 11, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone.
53-year-old Randy Hyche was charged on Monday with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Hyche and the victim allegedly got into ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Have Standard Meeting
May 11, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners had a standard meeting on Monday morning at the fairgrounds.
At that meeting, the Board approved all low bids for the Osage Hills Fire Department so that they can get pipes, hydrants, lights, a 1,000 gallon tank, a hose and nozzle. Those items wil ... read more »
District 3 Commissioner for Osage Co Passes Away
May 11, 2026
District Three Commissioner for Osage County, Charlie Cartwright passed away early Monday morning due to health complications. Cartwright had served in that position since January 2023.
Prior to serving as county commissioner, Cartwright worked as a police officer for the Fairfax P ... read more »
StubHub Joins Pryor Festival Lineup
May 11, 2026
The people behind Rocklahoma and Born & Raised Music Festival have announced a new partnership with StubHub that will launch an official verified ticket resale marketplace for the 2026 festival season. The setup is designed to give fans a secure place to buy or sell passes when life inevitabl ... read more »
Commissioners Keep Things Moving
May 11, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners held another smooth meeting Monday, with all agenda items passing without opposition. There were no lengthy debates or dramatic moments, just a fairly straightforward session where county business moved along at a steady pace. For local government, that usually ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Contributes $5K to Caney Valley FFA
May 11, 2026
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 donation to Caney Valley High School FFA. The funds will be used to launch a student-led enterprise.
Arvest Wealth Management local trust manager Brandy Robles and Arvest commercial lender Dana May presented the check to Amanda LeMay McCracken ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss County Use Tax
May 11, 2026
The Board of Nowata County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners tabled the approval of the sales tax budget plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and tabled a resolution for county use tax funding.
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CITY MATTERS: Discussing Sales Tax, Library Programs and Golf
May 11, 2026
Bartlesville city officials reported modest growth in sales tax collections, outlined expanded summer programming at the public library and discussed a busy season ahead at the city golf course during Monday's City Matters program.
Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders joined Ch ... read more »




