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Cherokee Nation Tribal officials announce $2 million elder assistance
The Cherokee Nation announced plans to expand the Elders in Need program, which includes a $2 million annual investment to increase benefits for on-reservation elders over 60 and grow participation from 1,400 to 4,200 individuals.
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Tulsa-area Thanksgiving food giveaways offer free turkeys, meals and baskets
TULSA, Okla. - Several Tulsa-area organizations are planning free Thanksgiving food distributions, turkey giveaways and community meals throughout November 2026. Events are scheduled in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Jenks and Bixby, with some requiring registration, identification or proof of residency. Thanksgiving food registration and early November events. Restore Hope Ministries Thanksgiving...
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Cherokee Nation Announces Leadership Changes
TAHLEQUAH, OK – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced several leadership changes as he enters the final eight months of his second term. “Term limits mean my time as Principal Chief comes to an end next August,” said Chief Hoskin. “But, the Hoskin/Warner Administration has only one speed and that is full speed. We need all hands on deck. These leadership moves help position us to finish strong on behalf of the Cherokee people.”
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Cherokee Nation election season kicks off in December
TAHLEQUAH – The Cherokee Nation’s 2027 election cycle begins in early December when candidate filing packets become available and donations can be used in campaigns. While the official candidate filing period isn’t until Feb. 1-4, 2027, hopefuls can begin picking up their required packets beginning Dec. 4 at the Election Commission office, 17763 S. Muskogee Ave., in Tahlequah.
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Oklahoma AG seeks court-ordered discovery on Inola smelter’s owners, funding and ties
ROGERS COUNTY, Okla. — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is attempting to learn more about the two companies behind the proposed smelter in Inola. Drummond filed a discovery motion in Rogers County on November 9. If approved, Century Aluminum Company and Aluminum Oklahoma would have to provide the following information:
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Inola Smelter opponents react to Mazzei’s win, want answers after election suggests project support
INOLA, OK - The fight over a proposed aluminum smelter in Inola is not over, even after the candidate who publicly supported the project won Oklahoma’s governor’s race. Casey Jones, executive director of the Grassroots Coalition, and Christine Roan, founder of Protect Inola, have spent months organizing residents and pushing for more information about the proposed facility.
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Residents still searching for accountability following power surge
TULSA, (Okla.) — "Ok, well let's get started," said Les Callahan. It's been four-months since we first told you about Les's power surge dilemma. "It destroyed the microwave, it destroyed the coffee pot, I like the old coffee pot better, and the refrigerator. Reading lamp over my wife's headboard, transformer for track lights I had in my office," he said.
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Oklahoma turnpike tolls rising in January
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved higher tolls Thursday that will take effect Jan. 5, 2027. The PikePass toll for a passenger vehicle traveling the full Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa will rise from $5.40 to $5.75, according to rate tables included in the authority’s meeting records.
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Residents cite safety concerns, poor communication at Southern Hills retirement community
TULSA, Okla. — Residents at Southern Hills Retirement Community say ongoing elevator problems and a lack of communication from management in recent weeks have left them worried about safety and unsure where to turn for help. Will Clark, an 80-year-old resident who said he has lived at Southern Hills...
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PSO says residential customers will not receive refunds for temporary rate increases
TULSA, Okla. — PSO says residential customers will not receive refunds for temporary rate increases they have paid since July, while industrial customers will receive refunds following a decision by state regulators. The company says changes will appear in the December billing cycle. However, it is still calculating exactly...