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Oklahoma Lawmakers Demand Action on Student Walkouts
Feb 13, 2026
A bipartisan group of Oklahoma legislators is calling on State Superintendent Lindel Fields to take immediate action following a series of student walkouts across public schools. The protests, aimed at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and local law enforcement, interrupted classroo ... read more »
Century-Old Comedy Returns to Local Stage
Feb 13, 2026
Theater Bartlesville is bringing a piece of its own history back to the stage later this month.
The theater will present Home and Beauty, a comedy by A. A. Milne, best known as the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh. The show runs February 26–28 and March 6–7 from 7 to 9 p.m., with a Sund ... read more »
Oklahoma Union Senior Pages for Rep. Judd Strom
Feb 12, 2026
Amina Washington, an Oklahoma Union High School senior, spent the week serving in the Oklahoma House of Representatives Page Program, assisting Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan. She served on the House floor while gaining firsthand experience in the legislative process and learning how state laws are deb ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Allegedly Beats Husband
Feb 12, 2026
A Bartlesville woman was seen in Washington County Court on Thursday after allegedly beating her husband. Barbara Morgan is being charged with felony counts of domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a police officer.
When deputies arri ... read more »
Bartlesville Man in Violation of PO Allegedly Has Drugs on Him
Feb 12, 2026
Late Wednesday afternoon, Bartlesville police officers made contact with a victim who alleged a man had violated a protective order violation. Later when the defendant arrived at the Washington County Sheriff's Office, he got an additional felony charge of bringing contraband into the jail.&n ... read more »
Sen. Coleman Introduces Bill to Stiffen DUI Charges
Feb 12, 2026
State Senator Bill Coleman has passed legislation through the Senate Public Safety Committee that would impact those facing multiple DUI charges.
The Senate Bill would allow multiple DUIs to be prosecuted as a felony as opposed to multiple misdemeanors. If this bill were signed into law, pros ... read more »
Bartlesville Police Union Writes Letter in Support of Flock Cameras
Feb 12, 2026
The Bartlesville Fraternal Order of Police have written a letter to City Council members in support of the city’s use of Flock automated license plate readers for law enforcement.
In the letter dated Wednesday, FOP President Brandon Meyer and Vice President Cody Lemmons say the use of t ... read more »
Coffeyville Police Continue Search for Missing Girl
Feb 12, 2026
Authorities in Coffeyville, Kan. are still looking for a missing 17-year-old girl.
Olivia Medsker was last seen in Coffeyville on Jan. 26. Authorities say the teen may still be in the Coffeyville area, but may also be on the move. Medsker may be traveling to Goodland in western Kansas or poss ... read more »
Civitan Park canopy set for April installation
Feb 12, 2026
The shade canopy at Civitan Park is now scheduled for installation in April, nearly a year after the original structure was damaged by a tornado in May 2025. City officials say replacement quotes were requested in June and th ... read more »
Replenysh to Exit Recycling Agreement with Bartlesville
Feb 12, 2026
Replenysh will end its agreement with the City effective April 30. Replenysh is the company that has operated the City-owned Recycle Center since 2021.
According to a report in The City of Bartlesville's City Beat publication,City Manager Mike Bailey says the move is ... read more »
City of Bartlesville President's Day Schedule
Feb 12, 2026
Bartlesville city offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, and Monday residential trash routes will be amended to Wednesday, Feb. 18, due to the Presidents' Day holiday.
Monday trash route customers will need to place their trash at the normal collection point by 6 a.m. on Wedne ... read more »
Hominy Man Found Guilty on 1st Degree Rape Charge
Feb 11, 2026
After a lengthy investigation and several continuations, a Hominy man has been found guilty on first degree rape charges. An Osage County jury found Gideon Goodeagle guilty of the charges on Tuesday and recommended a life in prison sentence. Formal sentencing will take place next month.
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Tanner Holt Joins Arvest's Bartlesville Board
Feb 11, 2026
Jane Phillips Medical Center President Tanner Holt has joined Arvest Bank's board of directors for the Bartlesville region.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tanner to our board,” said David Nickel, president of Arvest Bank – Bartlesville Region. “Tanner's ... read more »
Bartlesville Educator Named Finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
Feb 11, 2026
LeeAnn Pressler, who teaches special education at Central Middle School, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.
On Wednesday, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields announced 10 finalists from across the state who demonstrate excellen ... read more »
Former Music Minister Charged With Felony Embezzlement
Feb 11, 2026
A former worship minister for a Bartlesville church is accused of embezzling more than $41,000 in church funds and using a security camera system to observe private meetings.
44-year-old Ryan Jacob Cruse was arrested late last week and appeared in Washington County District Court o ... read more »




