Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner on Tuesday declared a state of emergency due to food insecurity caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown, announcing more than $6.75 million in emergency relief funding to support Cherokee citizens and regiona ... read more »

Two people were injured Wednesday when a wrong-way driver struck a commercial vehicle on US-75 in Washington County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Investigators say a 69-year-old Ochelata man was traveling south in the northbound lanes near County Road W 3000 when he hit a truck m ... read more »

As some Bartlesville residents prepare for a loss of SNAP benefits in November, local food pantries are coordinating efforts to ensure families have access to meals throughout the holiday season. Several agencies have announced updated distribution schedules and holiday closures, while continuing ... read more »