

Police Chief: Officer to receive life-saving award for actions during incident
During an April 23 chat session, Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King updated the public on call numbers for April and praised one officer...

Keri Gordon
Apr 23, 2024


Intoxicated driver accused of killing wrecker operator set to appear in court
A Wagoner County man, who was charged with first-degree manslaughter for striking and killing a wrecker operator while he was...

Keri Gordon
Apr 22, 2024


Woman accused of making threats toward school set to appear in court
A Tahlequah woman who is accused of making terrorist threats toward a school and authorities is slated to appear in court Wednesday,...

Keri Gordon
Apr 22, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 4-18-24: Combative man wrestles with deputies during arrest
A man found passed out in a vehicle became combative with deputies who were arresting him. On April 15, Cherokee County Sheriff's Lt....

Keri Gordon
Apr 18, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 4-16-24: Man accused of making threats while possessing machete
A man was arrested two times in less than a week due to threats he allegedly made while possessing a machete. On April 5, Cherokee County...

Keri Gordon
Apr 16, 2024


Former Stilwell Elementary teacher pleads guilty to aggravated sexual abuse of a child
A former elementary teacher pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual abuse charges in federal court Thursday, April 11. According to federal...

Keri Gordon
Apr 11, 2024


Stilwell man sentenced to 30 years for aggravated sexual abuse
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that a Stilwell resident was sentenced to 30 years in...

Keri Gordon
Apr 11, 2024


Tahlequah man sentenced for federal firearm offense, plus violating supervised release
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that a Tahlequah resident was sentenced to 27 months...

Keri Gordon
Apr 10, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 4-9-24: Man arrested for kidnapping, assault after woman seen injured in photos
Deputies were contacted after images of an injured woman caught the attention of another woman. On April 5, Cherokee County Sheriff's...

Keri Gordon
Apr 9, 2024


Police Chief: 'Contributing factors on both parties' possibly involved in Saturday's motorcycle v. vehicle crash
During an April 8 chat session, Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King updated the public on a few incidents and recognized officers for their...

Keri Gordon
Apr 8, 2024




