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Two Avant Boys Die After Falling Through Ice in Osage County

Feb 08, 2026

Two boys from Avant, ages 8 and 9, died Saturday night after falling through ice on Bird Creek in Osage County, according to authorities.    According to an Osage County Sheriff’s Office press release, a 911 call came in around 7:13 p.m. reporting the boys had fallen into ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Courthouse

Feb 09, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners discussed ongoing improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse. Chairman Paul Crupper discussed a revised quote for air conditioning units. &nbs ... read more »

Jennifer Mullaly Joins Arvest Wealth Management

Feb 09, 2026

Arvest Wealth Management announces Jennifer Mullally has joined its team in Bartlesville, serving as a trust officer. Mullally has over 28 years of professional experience, and most recently served as director of accounting and retiree support at McElroy & Associates for the past 18 years ... read more »

Voice of a Generation: Brad Arnold Dies at 47

Feb 09, 2026

Rock radio lost a familiar voice over the weekend. Brad Arnold, lead singer and founding member of 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 after a battle with cancer. Arnold helped shape the sound of mainstream rock in the early 2000s, blending post-grunge grit with straightforward, emotional son ... read more »

Central Middle School Students Involved in Turnpike Bus Accident

Feb 07, 2026

A Bartlesville school bus transporting 14 occupants from Central Middle School's Technology Student Association was involved in an injury crash on the Kickapoo Turnpike near Luther on  Saturday afternoon.   According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, an SUV in front of the bus ... read more »