The world is larger than Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and local students are expanding their inspection of it by participating in the National Geographic GeoBee.

Jurors heard the last two witnesses testimony in Cherokee County District Court Thursday morning in a case against a man accused of first-degree murder.

Tahlequah Police Department officers had to put down a deer after it was hit by a vehicle on West Choctaw Street Thursday morning. The deer managed to kick one of the officers in the process, and Animal Control eventually hauled off the carcass.

A Cherokee County man was arrested after he shot his nephew in the chest.

State law requires that all public schools conduct no less than two tornado drills each year, and many Cherokee County schools had to put that practice to work twice last Friday as tornado warnings covered the area.

The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado that struck the Keys and Park Hill area Friday, Jan. 10, was rated as an EF-1.

Last year’s special General Conference of the United Methodist Church brought pastors and leaders from around the world together, but a big topic still brewing is a possible divide in the church over LGBT clergy and same-sex marriage.

Sometimes people need to escape their busy lives and enjoy peace and quiet, and luckily for them, Cherokee County has a couples of "homes away from home" where they can find relaxation and solitude.

Even in winter, spots of living color can be seen in downtown Tahlequah. The parklets on Muskogee Avenue offer community members and business owners an opportunity to beautify the city.

Joe Funburg knew years ago that God had a calling for him to one day be in full-time ministry, but it took a a series of events for him to end up at Southside Baptist Church.

Tuesday morning on Downing Street, the driver of a red Subaru reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, struck a Toyota Prius, and then collided with a Tahlequah Public Schools bus.

The state's Baptist General Convention has rebranded itself to Oklahoma Baptists, and a local pastor has been tapped to fill one of its new positions.

Dion Francis, like many Native Americans of his generation, comes from a family of veterans.

A friendly atmosphere and congenial colleagues at work can make the day go by more smoothly, so some local businesses try to ensure their employees are comfortable with one another by holding after-work activities.

Cherokee County Sheriff Jason Chennault is announcing his candidacy in the 2020 election for the office he currently holds.

The dispute between Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Native American tribes on the state gaming compact has bled into a legal battle, as the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations have filed a lawsuit asking a federal court to determine whether the compact automatically renewed at the beginni…

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the sighting of a tornado on top of Park Hill Mountain Friday afternoon as torrential rains hit the area.

A landmark establishment in Tahlequah is being reborn from the ashes of its demolition, and construction activity has spurred memories among long-time citizens who can recall evenings of cruising along Downing Street.

For almost 40 years, James McIntosh has been collecting Native American sports memorabilia and researching athletes.

With hopes of finding a “cure” for one of its first-grade students, Cherokee Elementary School was the site of a Be The Match donor drive Thursday.

County Commissioner and former State Representative Mike Brown has a variety of skills and talents, such as crafting and playing fiddles. Now, building an airplane can be added to that list.

A nonprofit that grew out of Owasso is looking to help Cherokee County pet owners in need. Community Animal Assistance, Rehoming and Education - or CAARE - has a mission to help people and pets stay together.

When Toni Bailey was a young girl, she read books by Albert Payson Terhune, which made her become attached to the idea of raising collies. Now, many decades later, she has show collies and helps others train their dogs.

After a 6 1/2 hour hearing, United Keetoowah Band Chief Joe Bunch was not removed from office, but he will receive a censure, or “reprimand.”

Frost was still crisp on the grass Tuesday morning as a bugler played "To the Color," while an American flag was briskly raised by local veterans at 8 a.m. on the dot.

The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department is striving to increase revenue and update the parks system, and changes could be coming to the area's state parks.