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Nowata Election Board Prepares Live Ballot Testing
May 12, 2026
The Nowata County Election Board is getting ready for June's primary elections with training sessions and live ballot testing.
Election Board Secretary Dave Neely gave an update at Monday's meeting of the Nowata County Commissioners.
Neely says the test ... read more »
McCauley Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
May 12, 2026
The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators have announced Bartlesville Superintendent Chuck McCauley has been given the Lifetime Achievement Award. McCauley has spent 34 years in education, with 29 of them in the position of administrator.
In a press release that came ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
May 12, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly punching a police officer.
42-year-old Sherman Gilkey was charged on Monday with assault and battery on a police officer, threatening to perform an act of violence, and misdemeanor charges of obstructing an office ... read more »
Osage Nation Harvest Land Market Going Mobile
May 12, 2026
The Osage Nation Harvest Land is rolling out on wheels once again, this time heading to Fairfax on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fresh vegetables, meats, canned goods and farm fresh eggs will all be available at an affordable cost.
The market will be located at 160 S. Main ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Firearm Charges
May 12, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly possessing a firearm before turning 21.
18-year-old Korbin Dozier was charged on Monday with possession of a firearm after former felony conviction and breaking and entering with unlawful intent.
According t ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Contraband Charge
May 12, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly bringing methamphetamine into the Washington County Jail.
47-year-old Jeremy Dempster was charged on Monday with bringing contraband into a jail. Dempster also faces a felony charge of bail jumping.
Accordin ... read more »
Two Individuals Pulled Over in Barnsdall Now Facing Charges
May 12, 2026
Two Barnsdall residents were arrested on Sunday, May 3 and are facing several charges following the traffic stop.
A Barnsdall Police Department Facebook page states Candace Roberts was taken into custody on misdemeanor charges of being in possession of a controlled dangerous substance and unl ... read more »
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 »




