

Man accused of murder set to appear in court
A Tahlequah man accused of first-degree murder is slated to appear in Cherokee County District Court this week. Matthew Kyle Santana, 33,...

Keri Gordon
Feb 27, 2024


Tigers' season comes to an end at Regionals, falling to Memorial 71-53
Nothing prepares someone for the finality of a season coming to an end short of your goals and expectations. For almost all, that is the...

Craig Wing
Feb 27, 2024


Police Chief: Officers taking transition course for new handguns, radar trailer ordered
During a Feb. 26 chat session, Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King updated the public on call numbers for the month. Officers have logged...

Keri Gordon
Feb 26, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 2-26-24: Deputy finds unprescribed pills during traffic stop
A man was arrested for public intoxication and possession of a controlled dangerous substance after he almost struck a deputy’s patrol...

Keri Gordon
Feb 26, 2024


Officials celebrate 911 Center opening at TPD
Tahlequah and Cherokee County officials gathered at the Tahlequah Police Department Wednesday, Feb. 21, to celebrate the opening of the...

Keri Gordon
Feb 21, 2024


Police chief: no firearm found during incident at Walmart
Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King said no firearms were brandished during an incident at Walmart Wednesday afternoon. Law enforcement...

Keri Gordon
Feb 21, 2024


Lillian Justice Cox blazed the trail for today's local athletes
One of the best kept secrets in the Tahlequah sports scene is that of Lillian Justice Cox. If you have ever visited the Naismith Memorial...
Gary Wing
Feb 19, 2024


Local man indicted by grand jury for 2023 slayings
A federal grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed two people, and wounded a family member last year....

Keri Gordon
Feb 17, 2024


Lady Tigers win 5A District-3 Championship
When it was announced that class 5A was switching from conferences to districts for the 2023-2024 basketball season, the Lady Tigers had...

Craig Wing
Feb 14, 2024


Chennault announces bid for reelection
Cherokee County Sheriff Jason Chennault has announced his candidacy for reelection for the 2024 election. Chennault, a republican, has...

Keri Gordon
Feb 12, 2024