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Webbers Falls Schools Almost Back On It's Feet

Webbers Falls Schools Almost Back On It's Feet

Kristen Weaver Webbers Falls volunteers and crews have been working tirelessly on their schools to get back on track after most of the town was destroyed by Oklahoma's 2019 flooding.

American Gaming Association Touts The Success Of Gaming In Oklahoma

American Gaming Association Touts The Success Of Gaming In Oklahoma

Justin Shrair It's been about 15 years since the first tribal compacts were issued for gaming here in Oklahoma and, on Wednesday night, the American Gaming Association was in Tulsa to tout the benefits it's brought to the state

Cherokee Nation Provides Assistance After Severe Storms

Cherokee Nation Provides Assistance After Severe Storms

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation is providing assistance after severe Storms affected many counties in Oklahoma, including Sequoyah, Cherokee and Adair Friday night. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief, Bill John Baker released the following statement regarding their effo

OSU, Cherokee Nation Announce Historic Collaboration

OSU, Cherokee Nation Announce Historic Collaboration

We were first to tell you about a major collaboration between the OSU medical school and the Cherokee Nation. Wednesday, an announcement made it official.

Oklahoma Town Struggles With Lowest Life Expectancy In Nation

Oklahoma Town Struggles With Lowest Life Expectancy In Nation

On the heels of a shocking announcement, people in the Cherokee Nation are about to get a big dose of good news.

Ex-Cherokee Nation Foundation Official Calls Embezzlement Charges Retaliation

Ex-Cherokee Nation Foundation Official Calls Embezzlement Charges Retaliation

News On 6 The former director of the Cherokee Nation Foundation in Oklahoma says embezzlement charges against her are political retaliation. Kimberlie Gilliland is charged with nine counts of embezzlement from the foundation and using the money for California vacations, computers, food, a Tulsa parking ticket, and an online master's degree. Gilliland said in a statement to the Muskogee Phoenix that she has done nothing wrong and that the charges are because she supported a candidate other tha...

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Cherokee Nations Holds Ceremony For More Than 500 Oklahoma Firefighters

Cherokee Nations Holds Ceremony For More Than 500 Oklahoma Firefighters

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation hosted more than 500 firefighters from 130 volunteer and rural departments at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tuesday night. The tribe uses its Volunteer Firefighter Awards Ceremony to donate nearly half-a-million dollars to the departments. The ceremony also treated the firefighters to dinner, along with naming a Volunteer Fire Department and Volunteer Firefighter of the year. The Cherokee Nation's chief, Bill John Baker, said it is unacceptable for the departme...

Cherokee Nations Holds Ceremony For More Than 500 Oklahoma Firefighters

Cherokee Nations Holds Ceremony For More Than 500 Oklahoma Firefighters

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation hosted more than 500 firefighters from 130 volunteer and rural departments at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tuesday night. The tribe uses its Volunteer Firefighter Awards Ceremony to donate nearly half-a-million dollars to the departments. The ceremony also treated the firefighters to dinner, along with naming a Volunteer Fire Department and Volunteer Firefighter of the year. The Cherokee Nation's chief, Bill John Baker, said it is unacceptable for the departme...

Cherokee Nation Holding Tribal Elections

Cherokee Nation Holding Tribal Elections

News On 6 It's election day for Cherokee Nation tribal members. There are four candidates in the running for principal chief.

Cherokee Nation Holding Tribal Elections

Cherokee Nation Holding Tribal Elections

News On 6 It's election day for Cherokee Nation tribal members. There are four candidates in the running for principal chief.

RSU To Host Debate Between Candidates For Cherokee Nation Chief

RSU To Host Debate Between Candidates For Cherokee Nation Chief

Richard Clark Rogers State University is hosting a debate Thursday evening between the four candidates who want to be chief of the Cherokee Nation.

RSU To Host Debate Between Candidates For Cherokee Nation Chief

RSU To Host Debate Between Candidates For Cherokee Nation Chief

Richard Clark Rogers State University is hosting a debate Thursday evening between the four candidates who want to be chief of the Cherokee Nation.

Cherokee Nation Breaks Ground On Cooweescoowee Health Center

Cherokee Nation Breaks Ground On Cooweescoowee Health Center

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation broke ground Friday on a new health center near Ochelata.

Cherokee Nation Breaks Ground On Cooweescoowee Health Center

Cherokee Nation Breaks Ground On Cooweescoowee Health Center

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation broke ground Friday on a new health center near Ochelata.

Cherokee Nation Businesses Donates $20K To Tribe's Angel Tree

Cherokee Nation Businesses Donates $20K To Tribe's Angel Tree

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation stepped up in a big way to make sure needy children have a present to open come Christmas morning.

Cherokee Nation Businesses Donates $20K To Tribe's Angel Tree

Cherokee Nation Businesses Donates $20K To Tribe's Angel Tree

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation stepped up in a big way to make sure needy children have a present to open come Christmas morning.

Cherokee Nation Tags To Be Expanded Statewide

Cherokee Nation Tags To Be Expanded Statewide

News On 6 Oklahoma's governor and the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation have signed agreements that will allow tribal citizens in all 77 Oklahoma counties buy a Cherokee Nation license plate.

Cherokee Nation Tags To Be Expanded Statewide

Cherokee Nation Tags To Be Expanded Statewide

News On 6 Oklahoma's governor and the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation have signed agreements that will allow tribal citizens in all 77 Oklahoma counties buy a Cherokee Nation license plate.

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Cherokee Nation Donates $3 Million To Green Country Schools

Cherokee Nation Donates $3 Million To Green Country Schools

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation handed out over $3 million Monday to 14 northeast Oklahoma schools as part of Public School Appreciation Day.

Cherokee Nation Donates $3 Million To Green Country Schools

Cherokee Nation Donates $3 Million To Green Country Schools

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation handed out over $3 million Monday to 14 northeast Oklahoma schools as part of Public School Appreciation Day.

Cherokee Nation's New Chief Gets Down To Business

Cherokee Nation's New Chief Gets Down To Business

News On 6 In Tahlequah, the Cherokee Nation's new principal chief is wasting no time getting down to business.

Cherokee Nation's New Chief Gets Down To Business

Cherokee Nation's New Chief Gets Down To Business

News On 6 In Tahlequah, the Cherokee Nation's new principal chief is wasting no time getting down to business.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Balloting Begins For Second Time

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Balloting Begins For Second Time

News On 6 Members of the Cherokee Nation began voting for a second time to select their tribe's new principal chief.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Balloting Begins For Second Time

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Balloting Begins For Second Time

News On 6 Members of the Cherokee Nation began voting for a second time to select their tribe's new principal chief.

Cherokee Nation Deputy Chief Sworn In

Cherokee Nation Deputy Chief Sworn In

News On 6 Deputy Chief Joe Crittenden was sworn in Sunday, officially taking over the reigns of the Cherokee Nation -- at least for now.

Cherokee Nation Deputy Chief Sworn In

Cherokee Nation Deputy Chief Sworn In

News On 6 Deputy Chief Joe Crittenden was sworn in Sunday, officially taking over the reigns of the Cherokee Nation -- at least for now.

Crittenden Tops Soap In Cherokee Deputy Chief Race

Crittenden Tops Soap In Cherokee Deputy Chief Race

News 9 Incumbent Cherokee Nation Chief Chad Smith's running mate has lost in a runoff election to fill the American Indian tribe's deputy chief post.

Crittenden Tops Soap In Cherokee Deputy Chief Race

Crittenden Tops Soap In Cherokee Deputy Chief Race

News 9 Incumbent Cherokee Nation Chief Chad Smith's running mate has lost in a runoff election to fill the American Indian tribe's deputy chief post.

Cherokee Election Recount Proceeding Slowly

Cherokee Election Recount Proceeding Slowly

News 9 The recount in the contested Cherokee Nation principal chief's election has begun but only slow progress is being made.

Cherokee Election Recount Proceeding Slowly

Cherokee Election Recount Proceeding Slowly

News 9 The recount in the contested Cherokee Nation principal chief's election has begun but only slow progress is being made.

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Wildfire danger extreme Tuesday

Wildfire danger extreme Tuesday

News 9 Wildfire chances return early this week, with Tuesday bringing high wind speeds and a drop in humidity. David Payne has your latest forecast.

Wildfire danger extreme Tuesday

Wildfire danger extreme Tuesday

News 9 Wildfire chances return early this week, with Tuesday bringing high wind speeds and a drop in humidity. David Payne has your latest forecast.

Dewey Co. wildfire at 35 percent containment, crews brace for extended response

Dewey Co. wildfire at 35 percent containment, crews brace for extended response

Matt McCabe Firefighters continue battling the Camargo and 840 Road Fire in Dewey County, which remains only 35% contained as of Monday.

Dewey Co. wildfire at 35 percent containment, crews brace for extended response

Dewey Co. wildfire at 35 percent containment, crews brace for extended response

Matt McCabe Firefighters continue battling the Camargo and 840 Road Fire in Dewey County, which remains only 35% contained as of Monday.

Logan Co. fire burns several outdoor structures, more damage expected

Logan Co. fire burns several outdoor structures, more damage expected

Elizabeth Fitz Several structures burned in a Logan Co. fire on Monday, according to a landowner.

Logan Co. fire burns several outdoor structures, more damage expected

Logan Co. fire burns several outdoor structures, more damage expected

Elizabeth Fitz Several structures burned in a Logan Co. fire on Monday, according to a landowner.

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Wildfire danger extreme Tuesday

Wildfire danger extreme Tuesday

News 9 Wildfire chances return early this week, with Tuesday bringing high wind speeds and a drop in humidity. David Payne has your latest forecast.

Dewey Co. wildfire at 35 percent containment, crews brace for extended response

Dewey Co. wildfire at 35 percent containment, crews brace for extended response

Matt McCabe Firefighters continue battling the Camargo and 840 Road Fire in Dewey County, which remains only 35% contained as of Monday.

Logan Co. fire burns several outdoor structures, more damage expected

Logan Co. fire burns several outdoor structures, more damage expected

Elizabeth Fitz Several structures burned in a Logan Co. fire on Monday, according to a landowner.

Q&A with Representatives Tom Cole and Stephanie Bice re: DOGE

Q&A with Representatives Tom Cole and Stephanie Bice re: DOGE

Alex Cameron In recent interviews, Reps. Tom Cole and Stephanie Bice discussed the controversial efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to streamline federal spending.

Resources, How you can help Oklahomans affected by wildfires

Resources, How you can help Oklahomans affected by wildfires

Bella Roddy Recent wildfires have devastated parts of Oklahoma, causing widespread damage and displacement. For those in need of assistance or looking to support recovery efforts, here are verified fundraisers, relief organizations, and shelter locations.

Oklahoma fire recovery continues in central OK

Oklahoma fire recovery continues in central OK

Graham Dowers Wildfires in Oklahoma devastated parts of the state Friday, fueled by strong winds. Follow live updates about the recovery efforts.

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