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Nowata High School Launching Mentorship Program
Sep 23, 2025
Nowata High School is introducing a new mentorship program, and are looking for people to join the program.
To be a mentor, applicants must be 21 years or older and pass a background check through Nowata Public Schools. Mentors are asked to commit two hours per month, preferably ov ... read more »
Osage County Man Sentenced on Federal Child Sexual Abuse, Pornography Charges
Sep 23, 2025
An Osage County man was sentenced Tuesday on federal charges of sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country and receipt of child pornography.
43-year-old Caleb Paul Toothman, of Prue, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release. Upon his release, Too ... read more »
Rocket Launch in Pawhuska Taking Place This Weekend
Sep 23, 2025
The High Frontier Rocket Launch is set to take place this weekend at the Pawhuska Municipal Airport. The Tulsa Rocketry Club will be putting on the 21st annual event and there will be several different things going on, including two different contests for participants to enter. Council member Ell ... read more »
BPD Seeks Reserve Officers
Sep 23, 2025
The Bartlesville Police Department is calling on civic-minded individuals to serve their community by joining the Bartlesville Police Reserve, a volunteer law enforcement unit that plays a vital role in public safety operations across the city.
The Reserve Officer program offers a ... read more »
Arvest Wealth Management to Offer Retirement Lunch & Learn for Employees and Retirees of Phillips 66/ConocoPhillips/Chevron Phillips
Sep 23, 2025
Arvest Wealth Management will host a lunch and learn focused on securing one’s financial future for current and past employees of Phillips 66, ConocoPhillips and Chevron Phillips on Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. at Arvest’s downtown Bartlesville location, 100 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.
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Osage Nation Reacquires Historic Mound
Sep 23, 2025
The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office has announced in a press release that they have re-acquired Sugarloaf Mound. This is sacred ground constructed somewhere between 600 and 1200 AD when the Osage people occupied Missouri.
Sugarloaf Mound is the oldest human made structure in St. Lou ... read more »
Severe Weather Threat Increases During Overnight, Tuesday Morning Hours
Sep 22, 2025
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall potential are likely from early Tuesday morning through daybreak Wednesday morning with a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather in the Bartlesville area.
News On 6 Meteorologist Stephen Nehrenz has the latest.
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UPDATE: Water Line Break in Bartlesville
Sep 22, 2025
UPDATE 4 PM: Water service should be restored within the next 30 minutes to one hour to all homes and businesses except those in the vicinity of the leak. This includes the Oak Park subdivision and the area of Sunset Boulevard and Herrick. These areas should see water service restored later ... read more »
Bruin Brigade Named Broken Arrow Invitational Grand Champions
Sep 23, 2025
The Bartlesville High School Bruin Brigade marching band was named Grand Champion of the Broken Arrow Invitational Contest.
The Invitational included nine marching bands from Oklahoma and Missouri competing for the title. The Bruin Brigade received outstanding music, outstanding general effec ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Assault
Sep 22, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly striking multiple victims and making threats to another victim with a baseball bat.
31-year-old Darrell Cooper was charged on Monday with assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of assault and battery.
According to the Bar ... read more »
Courtroom to Re-locate for Brief Time
Sep 22, 2025
Initially, construction crews didn't think court would be interrupted as the remodel of the Osage County Courthouse was being done. As the remodel of the courthouse quickly approaches, it has became apparent something needs to be done so court won't be interrupted as construction takes pl ... read more »
Dewey Woman Charged With Possession of CDS
Sep 22, 2025
A Dewey woman is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly stealing a pair of earrings and possessing Xanax.
41-year-old Jena Hill was charged on Monday with petit larceny and possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS).
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Hill alle ... read more »
Dewey Woman Charged With Assault on Medical Provider
Sep 22, 2025
A Dewey woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly striking a medical employee.
32-year-old Rebekah Hasty was charged on Monday with assault and battery on a medical care provider.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Aug. 13, Hasty was allegedly attempting to get ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Third-Degree Burglary
Sep 22, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to break into multiple cars.
22-year-old Carter Link was charged on Monday with two counts of attempted third-degree burglary and one count of third-degree burglary.
According to the Bartlesville Police Depart ... read more »
Osage County Nutrition Looking for Funds
Sep 22, 2025
At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, the Board continued to review budgets from county departments. One such agency was the nutrition department, whose director was absent from last Monday's meeting.
Director Jeanie Howerton was there on Monday and she was ... read more »