CRIME & SAFETY
Osage Nation's 'Million Dollar Elm' found cut down, police suspect vandalism
The Osage Nation reported that the historic "Million Dollar Elm" tree on the Osage Nation campus in Pawhuska was cut down Tuesday night. The Osage Nation Police Department suspects it was vandalism and are investigating the situation. Planted 10 years ago, the tree was planted to replace the giant elm...
Grandfather questions intent after grandson hit, dragged by SUV in Bartlesville
A 7-year-old boy is recovering after being struck by a white SUV while riding his bike on Sunday, but his grandfather is questioning if the hit-and-run was intentional. "I don't know why he did it," Clint Vigesaa said. "Maybe he thought he wanted to finish him off or something." Vigesaa...
City of Bartlesville temporarily deactivates Facebook pages following number of threatening comments
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — The City of Bartlesville made the decision to temporarily deactivate the City of Bartlesville GOV and Bartlesville Police Department Facebook pages following an "overwhelming number" of comments that they said violated their social media policies and in some cases were threatening toward City staff.
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