Cherokee Phoenix

Cherokee Nation citizen Wes Branstetter is doing something not many get the opportunity to do, lay the foundation of an emerging collegiate athletic program.

On Nov. 6, the 16th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors celebrated 48 Native American elders, including 10 Cherokee Nation citizens.

Becoming the first doctor in his family will be an important accomplishment for OSU medical student Caleb Watson, but what really makes him proud is becoming a Cherokee physician.

Cherokee National Treasure Thelma Vann Forrest has died at the age of 84.

At Northeastern State University, the women’s basketball team has a pair of Cherokee Nation sisters in its starting lineup.

The state of Oklahoma and Cherokee Nation announced a tentative agreement to amend and extend their motor vehicle tag compact, successfully reaching a deal that benefits both Cherokee Nation citizens

With the Cherokee Nation’s 2025 election season officially kicking off Dec. 6 when candidate filing packets become available, the Election Commission is sharing updated district maps with the community.

Cherokee National Treasure Lula Elk died Nov. 18 at the age of 63. She is also remembered as being a Cherokee language specialist, a “Beloved Woman” and for being involved

World War II veteran and Cherokee warrior Charles T. Scott Sr. of Palo Alto died Nov. 9 at the age of 100.

Oklahoma utility ratepayers could be paying even more money from a huge winter storm almost four years ago after cities questioned if the Oklahoma Corporation Commission could waive franchise fees