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			<title><![CDATA[7 Osage County Tornadoes Confirmed So Far in 2026]]></title>
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	It has been a very stormy start of the 2026 severe weather season, especially in Osage County.

	Oklahoma&amp;rsquo;s largest county by area has recorded seven tornadoes as of April 30 &amp;ndash; the most of any county in the state.

	The first tornado of the year was an unusual winter-month EF-1 twister on Jan. 8 near Wynona.

	No February tornadoes were reported in Osage County, and March recorded one EF-1 near Gray that crossed into Tulsa County on March 6.

	Five tornadoes were recorded in Osage County in April, beginning on April 17, where two EF-1 tornadoes crossed from Kay County and caused damage near McCord and at Kaw Lake. Three additional tornadoes were recorded April 26, with an EF-1 just south of Foraker and a smaller, unrated satellite funnel touched down. Another unrated tornado crossed Highway 99, just north of Highway 60.

	So far in 2026, Oklahoma has recorded 53 tornadoes, with the strongest being an EF-4 on April 23 in Enid.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:45:49 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Breaking: Oklahoma Discovers Wheat Exists]]></title>
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	The Oklahoma House has unanimously approved Senate Bill 2159 to officially designate wheat as the state crop. Yes, officially. The measure, authored by Roland Pederson and carried in the House by Dillon Travis, now heads to the governor&amp;rsquo;s desk after clearing both chambers without a single dissenting vote. The timing lined up perfectly with Ag Day at the Capitol. Looks like celebrating something everyone already assumed was a given was on the agenda.

	Supporters say the designation highlights Oklahoma&amp;rsquo;s agricultural backbone, noting the state ranks second nationally in winter wheat production and third overall in total wheat output. Pederson, who has actual hands-on experience harvesting wheat, emphasized the industry&amp;rsquo;s importance to rural communities and gave a heartfelt nod to producers. The bill was also shaped with input from the Burlington FFA Chapter, ensuring the next generation got a front-row seat to the legislative process of making wheat official. If the governor signs it, the law takes effect November 1, meaning Oklahoma will finally, formally, and conclusively be the place where wheat is kind of a big deal.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:45:58 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congress Promises to Do Something About Fraud]]></title>
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	James Lankford is touting a new anti-fraud legislative package aimed at recovering billions in stolen COVID-era funds. The package, led by Joni Ernst, bundles together 17 bills under the banner of the Protecting American Taxpayers Act. The goal is to claw back cash, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters from treating federal programs like a late-night ATM.

	Lawmakers say the urgency comes after widespread fraud, including major schemes in Minnesota, helped siphon off an eye-watering estimated $1.4 billion per day from taxpayers. Lankford pointed to his own Recover Fraudulent COVID Funds Act as a key piece of the package, arguing it will help close legal loopholes that allowed billions in relief money to vanish while the government apparently watched with mild concern. He says the broader effort would reclaim more than $65 billion in unspent COVID funds and finally bring some accountability to what he&amp;rsquo;s previously dubbed Washington&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Federal Fumbles.&amp;rdquo;

	Ernst, meanwhile, is leaning into the whole &amp;ldquo;better late than never&amp;rdquo; approach, declaring that the fraud &amp;ldquo;stops here&amp;rdquo; and framing the legislation as a line in the sand between taxpayers and swindlers. Among the provisions is a proposal to extend the statute of limitations on pandemic-era fraud cases from five years to ten, giving law enforcement more time to track down bad actors after oversight mechanisms somehow missed them the first time around. The package is expected to head for a vote soon, where senators will get the opportunity to publicly declare that, yes, they are in fact against fraud.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CASA of Northeast Oklahoma Celebrates Spotlight?Volunteer Of The Month For May ]]></title>
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	CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Northeast Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization that trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system in northeast Oklahoma.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	CASA?volunteers and staff work together to help change a child&amp;#39;s life for the better.??They work to make sure children who have been taken from their homes because of evidence of abuse and neglect, do not face&amp;nbsp;dependency&amp;nbsp;court and foster care alone.????

	&amp;nbsp;

	Morgan has a very large and loving family.&amp;nbsp; There are currently 5 generations, ranging in age from 91 years old all the way to 23 months old.&amp;nbsp; She began volunteering in 2025, serving on deprived cases in Washington County.

	&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;

	Each month CASA recognizes a?volunteer?as a?Spotlight?Volunteer?of the Month for?their work in helping change a child&amp;#39;s story.??&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	For the month of May, CASA recognizes Morgan Welch. ??&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	When asked what attracted her to get involved with CASA&amp;nbsp;of&amp;nbsp;Northeast Oklahoma, Morgan said, &amp;quot;CASA has a special place in my heart.&amp;nbsp; I chose to become a CASA volunteer because of personal experiences within my own family. I&amp;#39;ve witnessed the effects of addiction and instability on children, and it left a lasting impression on me.&amp;nbsp; It showed me how critical it is for kids in these situations to have a steady, supportive voice advocating for their best interest.&amp;quot;

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;quot;One of the most rewarding parts of being a CASA Volunteer is seeing families come back together.&amp;nbsp; Watching a parent put in the work, make difficult changes, and ultimately reunite with their children is incredibly powerful.&amp;nbsp; It&amp;#39;s a reminder that change is possible, and that these children deserve every chance at a safe, loving home,&amp;quot; said Welch.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The most frustrating part for her is when a parent isn&amp;#39;t able to make the changes needed to reunite with their child, often due to addiction.&amp;nbsp; &amp;quot;It&amp;#39;s heartbreaking to know the love is there, but the circumstances don&amp;#39;t change,&amp;quot; said Welch.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;quot;Being a voice for a child - especially when they don&amp;#39;t have one of their own - is what motivates me to continue being a CASA Volunteer,&amp;quot; said Welch.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;quot;Morgan&amp;#39;s interest in helping these children as a CASA Volunteer is genuinely heartwarming. She is a fairly new volunteer, but you can see that she has a sincere desire to serve children and make a difference in their lives,&amp;quot; said Lori VanNoy, Advocate Coordinator for Washington and Craig County. &amp;nbsp;Congratulations&amp;nbsp;Morgan Welch on being selected as the Spotlight Volunteer for the Month of May.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Something most people don&amp;#39;t know about Morgan and would be surprised to hear is that she was a Division II College Softball Player.

	&amp;nbsp;

	When asked what she would say to someone interested in joining CASA, she said, &amp;quot;I didn&amp;#39;t realize how much of a difference one person can make in a child&amp;#39;s life until I became a CASA Volunteer.&amp;nbsp; It is not always easy, but knowing you&amp;#39;re a voice for a child who needs someone in their corner makes it worth it.&amp;nbsp; I think you&amp;#39;d be really great at it!&amp;quot; said Morgan.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	The CASA movement is central to fulfilling society&amp;#39;s fundamental obligation by making sure a qualified, compassionate adult will fight for and protect a child&amp;#39;s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect and learn and grow in the safe embrace of a loving family.&amp;nbsp;
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:19:48 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville to Honor Superintendent Chuck McCauley?s Legacy]]></title>
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	The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation is hosting a community celebration today, Thursday, April 30, to honor the career and leadership of Superintendent Chuck McCauley.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The come and go event takes place at Hillcrest Country Club, 1901 Price Road, Bartlesville from 4-6pm with a special presentation set for 5pm.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Superintendent McCauley is being celebrated for his lasting impact on the Bartlesville Public Schools system. Under his leadership, the district has focused on enhancing student opportunities and fostering a committed environment for staff and faculty.

	&amp;nbsp;

	In lieu of traditional gifts, the Foundation is accepting donations in Mr. McCauley&amp;rsquo;s honor. These contributions will support the Bruins on the Run program and other district-wide initiatives aimed at student wellness and success.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;quot;Superintendent Chuck McCauley has made a lasting impact on Bartlesville Public Schools through his commitment to students, staff, and our community.&amp;quot; &amp;mdash; Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation

	&amp;nbsp;

	Donations can be made directly through the BPSF website.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:27:14 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville Residents Charged With Grand Larceny]]></title>
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	Two Bartlesville residents are facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to steal tire rims.

	&amp;nbsp;

	47-year-old Jason Hall was charged on Wednesday with grand larceny, possession of a firearm after former felony conviction and a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). 44-year-old Tammy Notley was charged on Monday with grand larceny, knowingly concealing stolen property, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and transporting an opened container of marijuana.

	&amp;nbsp;

	According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authorities responded to a suspicious vehicle call at approximately 11 p.m. on April 25 at a Bartlesville car dealership. Authorities allegedly observed nine tire rims in the back of a white truck. In total, the rims were allegedly worth nearly $5,000.

	&amp;nbsp;

	During a search of the vehicle, authorities allegedly found drug paraphernalia used for methamphetamine and a small baggie contaning methamphetamine. Authorities also allegedly located an AK-47 in the backseat of the truck that was reported stolen in April 2025.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Hall has been previously convicted of felony drug charges in Washington County.

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	Hall will appear in court again on May 1 at 9 a.m. His bond is set at $20,000. Notley will appear in court again on May 15 at 9 a.m. She posted a $15,000 bond.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:34:39 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville Man Facing Violent Crime Registry Charge]]></title>
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	A convicted violent offender residing in Bartlesville is facing an additional felony charge.

	&amp;nbsp;

	34-year-old Brixton Schuman was charged on Wednesday with violating the Marry Rippy Violent Crime Registration Act.

	&amp;nbsp;

	According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Schuman allegedly had not checked in with authorities since February 2025. Schuman is required to register every year. Notices were allegedly sent to Schuman&amp;#39;s address in March and April 2025, including one in February 2026.

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	Schuman was convicted in 2021 of assault with intent to kill in Washington County after shooting a female victim in November 2020.

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	Schuman will appear in court again on May 15 at 9 a.m. He posted a $15,000 bond.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:37:08 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[OSU Extension Office Holding Open House in Pawhuska]]></title>
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	The Oklahoma State University Extension Office is hosting an open house on Monday at the fairgrounds in Pawhuska for those interested in attending. It will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 4-H Educator Rick Clovis gives more details as to why they are putting on the open house.

	&amp;nbsp;

	OSU Extension is celebrating its 112th year and for more than a century, they have helped provide research-based information to Oklahomans across the state. Many of these services are available at little to no cost.&amp;nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Two Suspects Allegedly Involved in Theft in Rural Osage Co. ]]></title>
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	The Osage County Sheriff&amp;#39;s Office reports cameras have captured two individuals believed to be involved in a series of thefts at oilfields in southern Osage County. A Facebook post from the Osage County Sheriff&amp;#39;s Office believes the thefts are occurring between Prue and Hominy on County Road 1701.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Cameras have observed the two suspects stealing electric motors and removing brass components from saltwater pumps. The sheriff&amp;#39;s office is asking for the public&amp;#39;s assistance and encouraging lease operators, pumpers and property owners to report any suspicious activity.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	If you have any information regarding the two suspects, you are asked to call the Osage County Sheriff&amp;#39;s Office at 918-287-3131.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	(Photo Courtesy of Osage County Sheriff&amp;#39;s Office.)
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:23:07 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Marijuana Grow Facility Near Dewey Searched by Authorities]]></title>
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	The Washington County Sheriff&amp;#39;s Office assisted the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics with an operation Wednesday morning at a marijuana grow facility on County Road 1400, just north of Dewey.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Undersheriff Jon Copeland says the operation occurred around 8 a.m.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;quot;Our involvement was simply to assist OBN with securing the building since there were several different buildings involved with the search warrant,&amp;quot; Copeland said. &amp;quot;Nobody was there. Then our team was released, and OBN, I believe, remained on the scene for a little while doing some processing.&amp;quot;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Copeland says the operation was one of several that the OBN has completed across Washington County.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;quot;I do know that OBN has been working on different things in Washington County over the last several years, and specifically following up with different marijuana grow sites, to include this one as well as others, to make sure that people are in compliance or those businesses are in compliance with state statute.&amp;quot;

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	No word on if any illegal products or items were siezed by OBN during Wednesday&amp;#39;s operation.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Photo credit Harvard Health
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:54:33 -0500</pubDate>
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