Sunday, February 22, 2026 — A typical Sunday lunch quickly turned into a multi-agency pursuit this afternoon after a suspect fled from law enforcement, leading officers on a high-speed chase along Interstate 40. According to Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane, the incident began at approximately 1 p.m. when he was alerted by a citizen that a Vian Police Department officer had a subject at gunpoint outside a local restaurant where he was having lunch with his family. Sheriff

Sunday, February 22, 2026 — Residents will have an opportunity to update important documents and connect with tribal services during an upcoming citizenship registration and photo ID event at the Marble City Community & Wellness Center. The event will take place on Thursday, February 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. at 101 N. Main St. in Marble City. Cherokee Nation staff will be on-site throughout the afternoon and evening to assist citizens and families with photo ID updates, new trib

Friday, February 20, 2026 — The Carl Albert State College (CASC) Men’s Wrestling team delivered a historic performance on Saturday, February 14, at the South-Central District Regional Tournament in Pratt, Kansas, earning a milestone achievement for the Viking program. Competing for qualification to the NJCAA Wrestling National Championships, the Vikings qualified 10 out of 10 wrestlers for nationals, marking the first time in program history that the men’s team has advance

Thursday, February 19, 2026 — The Sequoyah County Resource Network is inviting the community to test their knowledge at its upcoming “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader—Sequoyah County Edition” fundraiser. The event will be held on Monday, March 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Indian Capital Technology Center. A concession stand featuring Tyler Mountain BBQ will open at 5 p.m., allowing guests to grab dinner before the competition begins. Inspired by the popular television game sh

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Cherokee Nation Career Services is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Career Exploration Program, allowing young tribal citizens to explore potential career paths while deepening their connection to culture and community. The program is open to Cherokee Nation citizens who are 14 or 15 years old by June 3, 2026. The course is designed to expand students’ knowledge and interests in careers, culture, and community through structured act

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 — Oklahomans who wish to change their party affiliation must submit their request by March 31, according to Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk. Voters can update their party affiliation online through the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or by completing a new Voter Registration Application. Brunk reminds voters that they cannot change their party affiliation from April 1 to August 31 during even-numbered years. “If

Friday, February, 6 2026 — Students can learn more about the rich history and thriving culture of the largest tribal Nation in the United States through Cherokee Nation’s education tours this spring. The free tours can be scheduled February-May, with reservations offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Three tour options are offered, each hosted by knowledgeable interpretive guides. Tour options include the following: Cherokee History Tour — Visit Tahlequah’s historic C

Thursday, February 5, 2026 — The Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce shared updates on this week’s livestock show events in the county during its recent membership meeting on Wednesday. Livestock show activities began on Wednesday and will continue through Friday, February 6, with the Bidders BBQ starting at 6 p.m., followed by the Premium Auction at 7 p.m. Chamber officials reminded attendees that unless individuals are chamber members with billing information already on file,

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 — Members of Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc. who receive power from the Sallisaw Substation 5, Feeder 4 will experience a planned power outage on Friday, February 6. Weather permitting, the outage is scheduled to last from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will affect all members connected to Sallisaw Feeder 4. According to the cooperative, the temporary service interruption is necessary to safely complete system upgrades aimed at

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 — The Sequoyah County Board of Commissioners formally declared February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month during their meeting Monday, following a request from Sequoyah County Investigator Cindy Smith. Smith spoke to the commissioners about the importance of early education and prevention efforts for teens and their families. “This month is super important,” Smith said. “We want to address this early, rather than waiting until teens grow i