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Brief Tornado Causes Damage In Hillsdale
A tornado that briefly touched down in Hillsdale, Oklahoma, around 1:30 p.m. caused some damage on Saturday. The Garfield County storm knocked down trees and power lines. One viewer told Matt McCabe he was watching News 9 when he heard the sound of a freight train heading for his home so he took cover.
Tornadoes likely to change state budget priorities, Senate leader says
The weekend storm that hammered 12 counties, spawned several tornadoes and left at least four dead will likely have a big impact on the state's 2025 budget, the majority leader of the Oklahoma Senate said Monday. State Sen. Greg McCortney, R-Ada, said the storm that cut a swath through Sulphur...
Cherokee Phoenix Editorial Board to meet May 10 via zoom
The Cherokee Phoenix Editorial Board will meet at 9 a.m. CST, May 10, 2024, via zoom. It is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend by using the information to join the meeting. Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85453343330?pwd=Up8QWyDmI4JznQVY0EmipuWxshM6Cm.1. Meeting ID: 854 5334 3330. Passcode: 9gyekR. Begin:. 1. Welcome:. 2. Roll...
Cherokee Nation Autism Task Force issues inaugural report
TAHLEQUAH – The Cherokee Nation Autism Task Force recently issued a report that revealed its findings and recommendations to better address autism diagnosis and treatment for Cherokee Nation citizens. The task force was created in April 2023. “Shining a light on the issue of autism and the care and...
Friday marks 33 years since devastating F-5 'Andover Tornado'
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Friday marks 33 years since of one of Kansas' most devastating tornadoes. Known as the Andover Tornado, the F-5 caused damage across Harper, Sedgwick and Butler Counties on April 26, 1991. That twister claimed 17 lives -- most of them taken from the Golden Spur mobile home park.
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