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Copan Man Charged With Aggravated Assault
Nov 13, 2025
A Copan man is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting someone.
37-year-old Cody Roelfs was charged on Thursday with aggravated assault and battery.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on July 29, Roelfs and another suspect, allegedly identified as Rashell Hodge, all ... read more »
Osage Co Deputies Taken to Hospital, Injuries Non-life-threatening
Nov 12, 2025
Two Osage County Deputies and a suspect have been taken to the hospital after exchanging gunfire. The injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
A press release from the Osage County Sheriff’s Office states that on Wednesday afternoon, the Pawhuska Police Department responded to ... read more »
Pawhuska Schools Assisting With Ok. Promise Application
Nov 13, 2025
Pawhuska Public Schools is welcoming the parents or guardians of students in 8th through 12th grades to the high school library next Thursday. School administrators are offering assistance in completing the Oklahoma Promise application.
In order to fill out the application, y ... read more »
Independence, KS Man Facing Felony Firearm Charge
Nov 13, 2025
An Independence, Kan. man is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing a firearm after being previously convicted of a felony.
26-year-old Christopher Lewallen was charged on Thursday with possession of a firearm after former felony conviction.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Pa ... read more »
Tulsa Man Charged With Pattern of Criminal Offenses
Nov 13, 2025
A Tulsa man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from a Bartlesville Walgreen’s.
38-year-old Shemaiah Branham was charged on Thursday with pattern of criminal offenses.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, in July 2024, Br ... read more »
Ramona Man Charged With Attempted Burglary
Nov 13, 2025
A Ramona man is facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to break into a residence and threatening to kill someone.
38-year-old Jared Wood was charged on Wednesday with attempted first-degree burglary.
According to the Ramona Police Department, on Nov. 11, Wood allegedly approache ... read more »
Reclaiming Our Water Symposium Rescheduled for November 20-21 in Pawhuska
Nov 13, 2025
The Reclaiming Our Water Symposium, hosted by Osage News, has been rescheduled for next Thursday and Friday at the Osage Casino Hotel in Pawhuska, following its original postponement from August 30.
According to an Eventbrite post, the two-day event aims to confront the growing threats ... read more »
Green Country Republican Women's Club to Meet Nov. 20
Nov 13, 2025
The Green Country Republican Women’s Club is hosting a meeting with State Sen. Julie Daniels on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville.
Sen. Daniels will be presenting an end-of-year legislative recap and a preview of the upcoming 2026 legislative session. Registrat ... read more »
Fantasy Land on Foot Steps off Nov. 19 at Johnstone Park
Nov 13, 2025
It's almost here! Bartlesville Daybreak Rotary presents Fantasy Land on Foot on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 6pm at Johnstone Park in Bartlesville.
This special night on foot is $10 per adult with donations going toward local scholarships and is highlighted with special stops f ... read more »
Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra Receives $2K Donation From Arvest Foundation
Nov 13, 2025
The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra received a $2,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation for a special performance honoring veterans.
The funds will be used to sponsor a veterans’ concert held on Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The free community event will feature ... read more »
Arvest Donates to Bartlesville Regional United Way
Nov 12, 2025
Arvest recently announced a $37,820 donation to Bartlesville Regional United Way.
Arvest Bank holds fundraisers in its Bartlesville region branches every year, with proceeds going directly to the Bartlesville Regional United Way. The fundraisers include special lunches, auctions, a variety of ... read more »
Congressman Brecheen's Statement on Reopening the Government
Nov 13, 2025
Congressman Brecheen released the following statement regarding his vote to reopen the government.
"Today, I voted to end the Schumer Shutdown and reopen the government. The continuing resolution (CR) that 216 of my Republican and 6 of my Democrat col ... read more »
Copan Woman Charged With Possession of Stolen Vehicle
Nov 12, 2025
A Copan woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing a vehicle.
36-year-old Danielle Curtis was charged on Wednesday with possession of a stolen vehicle.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Curtis allegedly asked to purchase the vehicle from the owner. T ... read more »
Pawhuska Council to Get Audit Update Thursday
Nov 12, 2025
The Pawhuska City Council will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the community center on Thursday evening in lieu of the Veteran's Day holiday earlier this week.
At that meeting, the council will get an update from the city manager on Pawhuska's current financial positionin ... read more »
Osage Nation Museum Hosting Event Saturday
Nov 12, 2025
This Saturday, the Osage Nation Museum will host Sean Standing Bear and Black Dog descendant Michael Hopper for a discussion. The two will talk about the history and importance of the Black Dog war shield, which is a powerful emblem of protection and Osage warrior tradition.
Saturday's ev ... read more »




