A Gore man was arrested and booked into the Sequoyah County Detention Center after being found in possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), according to Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation ...

TENKILLER – July 4 Fireworks at dark. Fireworks will be shot from Blackgum Landing. VIAN - July 3 Fireworks and Concert with Lane Lowder at Armstrong Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. and vendors will be on ...

When the call goes out in an accident involving a pedestrian and a train, expectations are usually low that the result will not be a fatality. Last Tuesday was an exception, and is being hailed as “a ...

Noe Fuentes, and his mother Xionara Esquivel, have poured their hearts into creating a space that feels like home for their customers at Sweet Roo’s – a cozy, family operated restaurant, formally know...

Center 64 Food Pantry is currently in the process of moving from their location on Highway 64 and Blackstone Street to the former Vian Peace Center, which is located directly across the street. Doug W...

Ally Trotter, a 2025 graduate of Vian High School, is now working as an intern for the Vian Tenkiller NEWS and Sequoyah County Times. She chose to intern with the newspapers not only because it’s clos...

The Gore Public Schools Board of Education convened for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on June 9, where it efficiently moved through its agenda, beginning with unanimous approval of the consent agenda....

A Vian woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for her role in trafficking methamphetamine across eastern Oklahoma, federal authorities announced. Stephanie Leigh Rodgers, 40,...

A former Vian Police officer is facing serious criminal charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly lied under oath, illegally entered a residence, and used excessive force during an arrest l...

The Vian All School Reunion, held on May 24, was a resounding success, bringing together generations of alumni to celebrate shared memories, community pride and lasting friendships. With 102 guests of...

The Gore Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on May 12, making several significant decisions on district staffing, maintenance procedures, and school finances. The board approved the b...

The Vian Board of Trustees met on May 19 for its regular monthly meeting where they voted to hire two new police officers and set a date and time for an upcoming surplus auction. The board began the m...

Six incumbents were re-elected to the Council of the Cherokee Nation during the tribe’s General Election on June 7, according to unofficial results from the Cherokee Nation Election Commission. The in...

Lainey Andrade Age 9, Vian What subject do you like the best: Art, gym or music? Gym, because I like to stay fit. If you were in a singing contest, what would you choose to sing? I would sing “Heart L...

A major infrastructure upgrade is underway at Tenkiller Dam as part of a newly awarded contract aimed at improving safety and reliability at the decades-old structure. On May 15, the U.S. Army Corps o...

The Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Vian Unit, proudly announces Sadie Blackbird as its April Member of the Month. Sadie is the daughter of Justin and Lyndsay Blackbird and is being recognized f...

Vian Public School honored the careers of four outstanding educators last week. These teachers devoted their lives to their students and now the school can wish them all the best in their retirement. ...

The town of Webbers Falls will be hosting Webbers Falls Day on Saturday, June 14, at River Park. The event will be held all day and will feature food, fun and music. There will be a tractor pull, panc...

The Gore Board of Trustees addressed a full agenda during their regular monthly meeting on May 20, approving several ordinances and updates aimed at refining local government operations and improving ...

The Vian Board of Education tackled a packed agenda during their May 12 regular meeting with major decisions regarding school facilities, staffing and financial matters ahead of the summer break and t...