The Vian Board of Trustees worked through a full agenda during its regular meeting on Nov. 17, approving major funding for youth activities, accepting multiple departmental reports and entering an exe...

A Vian resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of child abuse stemming from a 2025 incident on the Cherokee Nation Reservation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of ...

Vian Wolverines football coach and athletic director Gary Willis (right) accepts the silver ball for being the Class 2A, Division II state runners-up for the second straight season. Vian lost 34-29 to...

As the holiday season highlights the importance of safety and stability, CASA for Children is urging community members to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children t...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees held three meetings in October and November, where they addressed a wide range of community issues, personnel matters and town operations. October 14 regular meetin...

For the past five years, Angela Cox has quietly assembled care sacks for members of our local homeless community. Each sack is thoughtfully filled with hats, socks, emergency blankets, gloves, snacks,...

American Red Cross SCSE OK recently delivered 25 Christmas stockings to the veterans at the new Veterans Center in Sallisaw. Pictured (from left) is Tim Foote, Red Cross volunteer and board member fro...

When Tara Cato packed up her life in northern Illinois and moved more than 600 miles south to Sequoyah County, she didn’t know she was heading not just toward a new home, but toward a new beginning. C...

The OSU Extension Office is hosting a Cattle Showmanship Workshop on January 24 at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. Join in on a hands-on workshop designed to help exhibitors sharpen their showmanship...

Jan. 10 - 4-H Horse Volunteer Conference. Jan. 16 - Nominations for Salute to Excellence awards due. Jan. 22-26 - On the Road to Leadership trip, Jan. 23-24, Night at the Science Museum. Feb. 7 - Hors...

The following citations were issued by the Gore Police Department in November: Robert L. Haxton: Speeding. Fonzie R. Shanks: Failure to maintain insurance. Jennifer M. Kraszewski: Speeding. Mason G. C...

Felony Docket Joshua A. Beach, 33, Gore: Assault, battery, or A&B with a dangerous weapon. Justin B. Castillo, 24, Marble City: Domestic abuse - A&B. Jesse Dabbs, 38, Sallisaw: DUI - alcohol; DUS. Dus...

The man in the big red suit was spotted on Thursday night at the Vian Christmas parade, riding atop the Ms. Ann, one of the Vian Volunteer Fire Department’s fire trucks. Santa threw candy to all the g...

Several candidates filed for a Declaration of Candidacy at the Sequoyah County Election Board last week for the upcoming Sequoyah County Board of Education/City of Sallisaw races, which are scheduled ...

As winter weather approaches, Gore Public Schools has released its annual reminder of how the district communicates schedule changes and implements modified bus routes during inclement conditions. Sup...

A Vian pastor charged last month with a felony count of lewd molestation in Sequoyah County District Court has now been set for a 2026 felony disposition docket, according to court records. Michael Ma...

More than 100 Sequoyah County families with unmet needs observed Thanksgiving with a full turkey meal thanks to Carl Albert State College-Sallisaw Campus, in partnership with its Vista Grant Initiativ...

The Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County is pleased to announce Braylyn Morris as the November member of the month for the Vian Unit. Braylyn is the daughter of Crystal and Bradley Morris and was sele...

OSU Sequoyah County Extension will host a Sheep and Goat Showmanship Workship on January 3, 2026, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. Sheep session starts at 9 a.m. with the goat session stating at 1 ...

Northeastern State University in Tahlequah has announced Addison Rouse of Fort Gibson, a proud Cherokee Nation citizen, as Miss NSU 2026 following an evening that highlighted student talent, leadershi...