Andy Dossett

2 days ago | examiner-enterprise.com | Andy Dossett

Heidi Dutton, 19, pleaded guilty to five felony charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. Dutton and her boyfriend killed her adoptive parents in December 2022. Lucas Walker, Dutton’s boyfriend, was sentenced by a federal judge to 35 years of incarceration. A Washington County teenager pleaded guilty to five felony counts, including two charges of first-degree murder with deliberate intent, for the killings of her adoptive parents in December 2022.

2 days ago | examiner-enterprise.com | Andy Dossett

Andy DossettBartlesville Examiner-EnterpriseCopan Lake's Osage Plains and Copan Point swim beach and boat ramp closed May 15 through June 3. Post Oak Park and Washington Cove open but partially flooded. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cites staffing shortages as reason for closures. Copan Lake, a favorite escape just 20 minutes north of Bartlesville, is partially shutting down.

6 days ago | examiner-enterprise.com | Andy Dossett

Bartlesville Public Schools confirm ransomware behind network breach. Sensitive data access still under investigation. Internet and most computers restored; PowerSchool access expected soon. Bartlesville Public Schools confirmed Wednesday that a recent network breach involved a ransomware attack, though district officials have shared few details about the scope of the intrusion or who may be responsible.

6 days ago | examiner-enterprise.com | Andy Dossett

Bartlesville's Sooner and Frontier Pools are set to open May 24 for the summer season, barring any unforeseen issues. Splash pads may open earlier depending on weather conditions. Frontier Pool boasts newly reconditioned slides, while Sooner Pool has expanded parking and furniture to accommodate growing crowds. Get your goggles and flip-flops ready — Bartlesville’s Sooner and Frontier pools are diving back into action on May 24, just in time to kick off Memorial Day weekend with a cannonball.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Andy Dossett |Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise

Get your goggles and flip-flops ready — Bartlesville’s Sooner and Frontier pools are diving back into action on May 24, just in time to kick off Memorial Day weekend with a cannonball. City officials confirmed that both public pools would be open for business by then, assuming there would be no unexpected plumbing drama. And if Mother Nature cooperates, local splash pads could open even sooner, giving kids and parents an early reprieve from the rising temps.