I-40 fatality accident stops, detours traffic for eight hours

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November 4, 2020

An early morning accident last Wednesday involving three semi trucks shut down U.S. Interstate-40 westbound traffic near Roland for about eight hours and claimed the life of an El Paso, Texas man, according to the report released by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

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Christie: A heart for children and a home rooted in Sequoyah County

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 24, 2025

For Sarah Christie, the heart of her story has always centered on two things: family and the children she serves. At 31, the wife, mother of three and early childhood educator has woven those passions...

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The first Christmas

By Rep. Jim Olsen

December 24, 2025

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. While people think of various things when they think of this holiday celebration, we also remember the true meaning of Christmas. There is, of course, the shoppi...

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EHV-1 outbreak prompts urgent alert for horse owners

By MIRANDA DONIHOO SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

December 24, 2025

An ongoing outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1), including its potentially fatal neurologic form, Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), has prompted a statewide alert for horse owners...

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Vian wrestlers ready to get on the mat this season

By David Seeley Sports Editor

December 24, 2025

The Vian High School wrestlers are ready to get the season started, which began Dec. 16 at home with action against Wagoner — and junior high action with both Muldrow and Wagoner. The Wolverines retur...

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Central teams sweep Gans squads to end 2025 portion of season

By David Seeley Sports Editor

December 24, 2025

The Central High School basketball teams ended their pre-Christmas Break portion of their season on high notes as they swept a pair of games from the host Gans squads on Dec. 16 at Bryant “Big Country...

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Vian Wolverines will bounce back from heartbreak state finals loss

December 24, 2025

On Dec. 12, the city of Vian and all of Sequoyah County were all hoping the Vian Wolverines would bring home the program’s first state football championship since 1971. However, a late Adair touchdown...

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Gore basketball teams sweep Riverside Conference games from Webbers Falls

By David Seeley Sports Editor

December 24, 2025

The Gore High School basketball teams swept a pair of Riverside Conference games from their Arkansas River rivals from Webbers Falls on Thursday night at Webbers Falls Event Center. The Lady Pirates b...

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Gore Feral Hog Hunters

December 24, 2025

Three Gore hunters were successful in harvesting this feral hog during a recent hunt with the aid of dogs and knives. From left, 14-year-old Wyatt Chitty, Richie the Dog, 15-year-old Beau Moore and 13...

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Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records

December 24, 2025

Felony Docket Charles Carey, 29, Fort Smith, Ark.: Domestic A&B in presence of minor. Christion E. Primm, 29, Muldrow: Child abuse. Kayla L. Woods, 29, Muldrow: Enabling child abuse. Haylee R. Wolfe, ...

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The Grinch apprehended by Vian Police at event

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 17, 2025

Downtown Vian was filled with lights, laughter and holiday cheer Thursday evening— until an unexpected troublemaker in green fur made his presence known. According to Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins, o...

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21 years later, mystery still surrounds Adams’ disappearance

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 17, 2025

Twenty-one years after a Northeastern State University student vanished along with his pickup truck, investigators and family members say they are no closer to understanding what happened on Dec. 13, ...