A high-speed motorcycle chase that occurred in Sallisaw on Sept. 3 ended with a crash and an arrest, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Sequoyah County District Court. Sequoyah County Sh...

The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office reported last week that there have been reports of several residents receiving phone calls from an individual claiming to be Deputy Petree, with the sher-iff ’s o...

The Vian Board of Trustees convened on September 16 for its regular monthly meeting, approving new projects and other items impacting the community. In personnel updates, the trustees welcomed David G...

A Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s deputy was critically injured Thursday night while directing traffic at the scene of a fatal accident on Interstate-40, just a few miles west of Vian. Deputy Duwaine Chase...

In its regular monthly meeting held on Sept. 17, the Town of Gore’s Board of Trustees made significant decisions aimed at improving local infrastructure and community safety. One major highlight of th...

Vian’s 7th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street will be held this Saturday in downtown Vian featuring a car show, burnout competition, a cornhole tournament, live music and good food. Car show registration...

In a productive meeting held on September 20, the Webbers Falls Board of Trustees addressed key community issues and approved significant initiatives aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and public...

The Gore Board of Education convened for their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on September 9, where the board voted to hire a new financial consultant, and set bond sale dates for October. Key deci...

LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS A Vian man who reportedly walked away from an inmate halfway house in Ponca City was captured last Wednesday by Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s deputies. Lester Hampton, 62, ...

Gore Public Works Authority (GPWA) customers will be allowed to dispose of undesirable items, with some exceptions, during the town’s fall cleanup day, set for Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...

Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said last week, someone dropped their prop money in the parking lot of Vian Town Hall. “As a business owner or worker, please be vigilant for individuals trying to pass ...

Vian’s Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 19 where they approved the date of October 5 for Vian’s annual Burnin’ Down Main Street, along with Downtown in December, which wil...

All 77 counties in Oklahoma reportedly applied for grant funding through a new program administered by Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office to bolster law enforcement services. House Bill 2914 c...

Vian student Treyton Duvall has been chosen as the August Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Vian Unit. Treyton is the son of Jordan Barr. He was chosen for member of the mo...

The Vian Board of Education met at 6 p.m. on September 9 to address routine matters, financial approvals and personnel decisions. The meeting was brief and focused, with all members present and no pub...

A concert with Lane Lowder has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at the Vian Amphitheater. There will be food available for purchase, and attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs or bl...

The town of Gore said last week that they are thrilled to congratulate Richard Lane (center) on his retirement. “Richard’s incredible dedication has meant so much to our community, and we’ll truly mis...

The town of Vian recently received a $39,000 donation from the Cherokee Nation to construct a new pickleball court. Pictured (from left) is Vian Mayor Dennis Fletcher, town administrator Keith Boshers...

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) issued a press release on Saturday after an inmate reportedly walked away from a facility in Ponca City. Lester Hampton, 62, of Vian, who is serving a 10y...

A former Vian resident has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to a press release issued by the United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Leiloni B. Smith, 32, o...