The Council of the Cherokee Nation swore in three new Councilors along with six re-elected incumbent Councilors during an inauguration ceremony at the Chota Conference Center Aug. 14. The Councilors h...

The Webbers Falls Police Department is undergoing major changes this month after recent layoffs and the resignation of its top official. On August 11, the town’s former chief of police stepped down fr...

After years of rising overdose fatalities, new data shows a decline in drug-related deaths across eastern Oklahoma, which local prosecutors and law enforcement attribute to a tougher approach on drug ...

District 27 District Attorney Jack Thorp has been honored as the 2025 Oklahoma Bar Association Prosecutor of the Year. The award, announced August 8 during a ceremony at the University of Central Okla...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written prior to Jimmy Owens’ 85th birthday. Mention those who are among the first residents at the Sallisaw Veterans Center, and most probably think of quiet, reflective...

Vian Public Schools has announced important information regarding changes to their 2025-26 school bus routes, most specifically Bus Route F, due to the ongoing construction on Hwy. 82.** New bus route...