The Tahlequah City Council voted July 1 to terminate Assistant Police Chief Dexter Scott after criminal charges tied to alleged vandalism at Burnt Cabin Marina. Scott has requested an administrative hearing as the criminal case moves forward.

Old Town’s Perry’s Cafe site is being redeveloped into a seven‑story, 223‑unit apartment building that preserves part of the diner and includes 33 affordable units. The project has cleared city review and construction moved forward in 2025.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot while trying to fend off a dog attack in Akron; county officials say the teen was pronounced dead at Akron Children’s Hospital.