Welcome To Osage County
Oklahoma’s Largest County
At the Osage County Sheriffโs Office, our mission is to provide a solid foundation on which the residents of Osage County can thrive. We are committed to building public trust and fostering safe, secure communities through professional, high-quality professional law enforcement.
Osage County holds a unique place in Oklahomaโs history and geography. As the stateโs largest county by area, it was established in 1907 when Oklahoma gained statehood. The countyโs name and heritage are deeply tied to the federally recognized Osage Nation, whose reservation boundaries are coextensive with the county itself. This land became the Osage Nation Reservation in the 19th century following the relocation of the Osage people from Kansas.
The county seat, Pawhuska, is one of the first three towns founded in the county and remains a hub of history and culture. As of the 2020 Census, Osage County had a population of 45,818 residents.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county spans an impressive 2,304 square miles (5,970 kmยฒ), with 2,246 square miles (5,820 kmยฒ) of land and 58 square miles (150 kmยฒ) of water, accounting for 2.5% of its total area. Much of the landscape is part of the Osage Plains, characterized by open prairie, while the eastern portion features the rolling Osage Hillsโan extension of Kansasโ Flint Hills. Nature enthusiasts can also explore the renowned Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, located just north of Pawhuska, where remnants of the once-vast tallgrass ecosystem are carefully preserved.
WHAT’S HAPPENING LOCALLY
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AVANT, OK โ The Osage County Sheriffโs Office is investigating a tragic incident that claimed the lives of two juvenile boys, ages 8 and 9, after they fell through the ice on Bird Creek Saturday.
At approximately 7:13 p.m., the Sheriffโs Office received a 911 call reporting that residents and first responders had located the first victim in the water near the bank of Bird Creek in Avant. The child was immediately removed from the water, and lifesaving measures were initiated. Despite those efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Search efforts quickly intensified for the second juvenile, leading responders to an area of broken ice on a large section of the creek. Dozens of emergency personnel worked for several hours utilizing ground teams, aerial drones, a specialized rescue boat, and dive teams. At approximately 11:30 p.m., the second victim was located and recovered.
The Osage County Sheriffโs Office extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the entire Avant community during this unimaginable loss. Incidents involving children are among the most difficult situations first responders face, and this tragedy has deeply impacted everyone involved.
We are profoundly grateful to the many agencies that responded with urgency and professionalism. Special thanks are extended to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Underwater Recovery Team, Tulsa Fire Departmentโs Oklahoma Task Force One Search and Rescue Team, Avant, Skiatook, and Barnsdall Fire Departments, Survival Flight EMS, and the numerous additional responders who assisted throughout the night.
As winter conditions continue, the Osage County Sheriffโs Office urges the public to avoid walking, playing, or operating vehicles on frozen bodies of water. Ice conditions can be unpredictable and extremely dangerous, even when they appear solid.
This remains an active investigation.
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๐โจ Jumping on the caricature trend! โจ๐
We may look a little more cartoonish than usual, but the commitment to serving and protecting our community is 100% real. ๐
Which caricature is your favorite? Let us know in the comments ๐
(And yesโฆ we promise we look slightly cooler in real life ๐)
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๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ = ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ญ๐จ๐ง
Unlike the movie, we donโt get a โdo-overโ on the road.
Drive smart todayโbecause every day counts.
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โYou only have to move over if an officer is on the side of the road.โ
โก๏ธ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: You must move over or slow down for ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐๐๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ณ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ โ police, fire, tow trucks, EMS, roadside assistance, and even disabled vehicles on the shoulder.
#KnowTheLaw #MoveOverOK #OCSO #TrafficSafety
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Winter weather can hit hard in Osage County โ preparing early keeps you, your family, and your home safe. Stock up on essentials, winterize your property, and stay informed as temperatures drop. A little prep now goes a long way later!โ๏ธ
#WinterPrep #osagecounty #staysafe #ColdWeatherReady #wintertips
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