Local doughnut shops saw a decrease in business, and a well-established bakery closed it doors, but local residents with a sweet tooth were not about to let them fall flat due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oklahoma child care providers who have maintained active status since March 15 may be receiving supplemental payments through CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.

Local task force representatives confirmed that positive COVID-19 cases are increasing ahead of scheduled school reopenings.

Ever since social media became a mainstream phenomenon on the internet, there have been concerns about individuals' privacy, considering all the data that gets put out daily.

It’s never too early or too late to learn a new hobby, including something as physical as skateboarding.

Cherokee County Sheriff Jason Chennault released a statement Tuesday morning, addressing questions and concerns about the city’s new face covering mandate.

In the wake of a face covering ordinance approved Monday night by the Tahlequah City Council, Police Chief Nate King addressed the public in regard how officers will enforce the mandate.

Tahlequah city officials voted 3-1 to pass a citywide mandate on “face coverings” during an Aug. 3 meeting.

Like most schools in the area, Hulbert Public Schools has altered its 2020-2021 calendar.

A local float operator’s cutout board for guests to take pictures with has been criticized by community members who say the feature is an example of cultural appropriation, and the co-owners have decided to remove it.

Due to one family's commitment to assist others, the Bread of Life Food Pantry continues to give away food to those in need.

“These circumstances don’t define us,” said Sequoyah High School Class of 2020 Salutatorian Chelbie Turtle in front of an empty gym.

With face masks being required at more public places and businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic, some people may be altering their habits - especially when it comes to what takes place under the facial covering.

An area man escaped injury after crashing his vehicle during a pursuit with sheriff's deputies.

Lowrey Public School is continuing to adapt to the challenges of starting the new school year.

The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation presented its inaugural class of 54 first-year students with their white coats Friday in Tahlequah, marking the beginning of their journey in the medical profession.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on businesses across the country, owners have looked to the Paycheck Protection Program to keep their workers employed.

Cherokee Nation District 3 Tribal Councilor Wes Nofire remains steadfastly opposed to the administration's handling of the aftermath of McGirt v. Oklahoma, while Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said he's doing what an elected leader ought to do after such an historic ruling.

Even though plans for returning to school are changing each day, local stores are already seeing shoppers out looking for back-to-school fashions.

Many shop managers are also preparing for Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend, Aug. 7-9.

Transportation is a necessity, making a reliable and well-maintained vehicle important for getting around town - especially where public transit is limited.

July is National Roadside Safety Awareness Month, and insurance companies and law enforcement officers are urging drivers and pedestrians to stay vigilant during the deadliest months of the year.

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 decision that Congress never dissolved the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's reservation, tribes and the state of Oklahoma have been examining the impact the case could have on regulatory issues within Indian Territory.

Cherokee County Investigators nabbed a Tahlequah man found with over 40 pounds of marijuana.

Dr. MooSong Kim moved to Tahlequah in 2016 as an assistant professor of health and kinesiology at Northeastern State University after receiving his doctoral degree at Oregon State University.

Paradigm Shift is an educational leadership program in Muskogee, but it's been making inroads in Cherokee County, too.

By LOGAN CURTIS

The Tahlequah High School Orange Express band is back to work, although with numerous safety precautions and no marching competitions to look forward to.

Residents of Rural Water District No. 2 in Keys are complaining they have noticed discoloration in their water for the past week or so.