Stories By Entity

Why the Locust Grove Food Pantry might close and how you can help

Why the Locust Grove Food Pantry might close and how you can help

Ethan Wright The Locust Grove Food Pantry has six months to come up with $100,000 to purchase the building they're in. If they don't, rent prices will go up and they may have to close their doors for good.

Veteran Salute: Hoy Anderson

Veteran Salute: Hoy Anderson

David Prock News on 6 is proud to recognize veterans across Green Country. Today we want to recognize the service of the late Hoy Anderson from Peggs.

Eastern Oklahoma School Closings, Late Starts

Eastern Oklahoma School Closings, Late Starts

News On 6 Some schools in eastern Oklahoma are closed, or starting late, on Tuesday November 12.

FEMA Offering Help To Cherokee County Storm Victims

FEMA Offering Help To Cherokee County Storm Victims

Amy Slanchik FEMA arrived Thursday at the school in Peggs, and workers said they haven’t been very busy dealing with the disaster.

Peggs Couple Says It's A Miracle They Survived Possible Tornado

Peggs Couple Says It's A Miracle They Survived Possible Tornado

Tess Maune Some folks in Cherokee County are picking up debris left by Monday’s possible tornado.

Late Night Tornado Moves Through Parts Of Cherokee, Delaware Counties

Late Night Tornado Moves Through Parts Of Cherokee, Delaware Counties

News On 6 A nighttime tornado moved through portions of northeastern Oklahoma, and authorities are working to find out what kind of damage it caused.

View More Stories

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Seeks People Of Interest

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Seeks People Of Interest

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office in Tahlequah is asking for the public's help in identifying some people of interest in recent game camera thefts.

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Seeks People Of Interest

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Seeks People Of Interest

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office in Tahlequah is asking for the public's help in identifying some people of interest in recent game camera thefts.

Cherokee County Woman Charged In Husband's Death

Cherokee County Woman Charged In Husband's Death

A Cherokee County woman is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her husband.

Cherokee County Woman Charged In Husband's Death

Cherokee County Woman Charged In Husband's Death

A Cherokee County woman is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her husband.

Collision With Horse Hurts Car Passenger Near Peggs

Collision With Horse Hurts Car Passenger Near Peggs

News On 6 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a collision with a horse near Peggs Monday hurt a passenger in a car Monday morning.

Collision With Horse Hurts Car Passenger Near Peggs

Collision With Horse Hurts Car Passenger Near Peggs

News On 6 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a collision with a horse near Peggs Monday hurt a passenger in a car Monday morning.

Joy Hofmeister Campaign Ad Attacking John Cox Put To The 'Truth Test'

Joy Hofmeister Campaign Ad Attacking John Cox Put To The 'Truth Test'

News 9 With the general election now just a few days away, one of the closest statewide races is the one for State Superintendent of Schools.

Joy Hofmeister Campaign Ad Attacking John Cox Put To The 'Truth Test'

Joy Hofmeister Campaign Ad Attacking John Cox Put To The 'Truth Test'

News 9 With the general election now just a few days away, one of the closest statewide races is the one for State Superintendent of Schools.

Tahlequah Man Drowns While Swimming In Illinois River

Tahlequah Man Drowns While Swimming In Illinois River

News On 6 It happened downstream of the Highway 51 bridge crossing of the Illinois River in Cherokee, County.

Tahlequah Man Drowns While Swimming In Illinois River

Tahlequah Man Drowns While Swimming In Illinois River

News On 6 It happened downstream of the Highway 51 bridge crossing of the Illinois River in Cherokee, County.

Number of Eastern Oklahoma School Districts Closed Tuesday

Number of Eastern Oklahoma School Districts Closed Tuesday

News On 6 Snow on roadways across eastern Oklahoma impacted a number of eastern Oklahoma school districts on Monday.

Number of Eastern Oklahoma School Districts Closed Tuesday

Number of Eastern Oklahoma School Districts Closed Tuesday

News On 6 Snow on roadways across eastern Oklahoma impacted a number of eastern Oklahoma school districts on Monday.

View More Stories

Flood waters take 2-year-old in NE Oklahoma

Flood waters take 2-year-old in NE Oklahoma

News 9 The body of a 2-year-old girl who was swept away by a rain swollen creek in northeastern Oklahoma was recovered Tuesday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.

Flood waters take 2-year-old in NE Oklahoma

Flood waters take 2-year-old in NE Oklahoma

News 9 The body of a 2-year-old girl who was swept away by a rain swollen creek in northeastern Oklahoma was recovered Tuesday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.

6 Days And Counting For Peggs Residents

6 Days And Counting For Peggs Residents

News On 6 Cherokee County rescue volunteers are worried about residents near the town of Peggs.

After six days without power and water, families are pouring into the volunteer fire station to pick up

6 Days And Counting For Peggs Residents

6 Days And Counting For Peggs Residents

News On 6 Cherokee County rescue volunteers are worried about residents near the town of Peggs.

After six days without power and water, families are pouring into the volunteer fire station to pick up

Pair Arrested In Death Of Tulsa Man

Pair Arrested In Death Of Tulsa Man

News On 6 An arrest in connection with a body found in Cherokee County.

Authorities say 23-year-old Levi Nichols confessed to killing Joseph Hain. Hain had been missing since July. Hunters found his

Pair Arrested In Death Of Tulsa Man

Pair Arrested In Death Of Tulsa Man

News On 6 An arrest in connection with a body found in Cherokee County.

Authorities say 23-year-old Levi Nichols confessed to killing Joseph Hain. Hain had been missing since July. Hunters found his

Weather service says more than one tornado dropped from storm

Weather service says more than one tornado dropped from storm

News On 6 TWIN OAKS, Okla. (AP) _ Preliminary information suggests that damage this weekend in eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas was caused by more than one tornado.

The storm began southwest

Weather service says more than one tornado dropped from storm

Weather service says more than one tornado dropped from storm

News On 6 TWIN OAKS, Okla. (AP) _ Preliminary information suggests that damage this weekend in eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas was caused by more than one tornado.

The storm began southwest

9 year old boy chokes to death at Peggs School

9 year old boy chokes to death at Peggs School

News On 6 A Cherokee County community is mourning the death of a 9-year-old boy who choked to death during his school lunch hour.

It happened in the town of Peggs. The Sheriff's Office says it got

9 year old boy chokes to death at Peggs School

9 year old boy chokes to death at Peggs School

News On 6 A Cherokee County community is mourning the death of a 9-year-old boy who choked to death during his school lunch hour.

It happened in the town of Peggs. The Sheriff's Office says it got

Coweta sisters die in traffic accident

Coweta sisters die in traffic accident

News On 6
(Oklahoma City-AP) -- Two Coweta girls are dead after a collision near Peggs in northeast Oklahoma.

Four-year-old Brittany Walker and 3-year-old Erin Walker were pronounced dead at a Tahlequah

Coweta sisters die in traffic accident

Coweta sisters die in traffic accident

News On 6
(Oklahoma City-AP) -- Two Coweta girls are dead after a collision near Peggs in northeast Oklahoma.

Four-year-old Brittany Walker and 3-year-old Erin Walker were pronounced dead at a Tahlequah

View More Stories

Top Headlines

Deadline Day at the Capitol: What did and didn't pass

Deadline Day at the Capitol: What did and didn't pass

Haley Weger Thursday marked the deadline at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Here are some of the legislation that passed.

Deadline Day at the Capitol: What did and didn't pass

Deadline Day at the Capitol: What did and didn't pass

Haley Weger Thursday marked the deadline at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Here are some of the legislation that passed.

Oklahoma State Board of Education cancels monthly meeting due to 'technical issue'

Oklahoma State Board of Education cancels monthly meeting due to 'technical issue'

Christian Hans The Oklahoma State Board of Education's Thursday meeting has been canceled, according to State Superintendent Ryan Walters.

Oklahoma State Board of Education cancels monthly meeting due to 'technical issue'

Oklahoma State Board of Education cancels monthly meeting due to 'technical issue'

Christian Hans The Oklahoma State Board of Education's Thursday meeting has been canceled, according to State Superintendent Ryan Walters.

Weekend storm system could bring thunderstorms

Weekend storm system could bring thunderstorms

News On 6 A storm system brings rain to southeastern Oklahoma on Friday and a stronger system this weekend could produce severe storms.

Weekend storm system could bring thunderstorms

Weekend storm system could bring thunderstorms

News On 6 A storm system brings rain to southeastern Oklahoma on Friday and a stronger system this weekend could produce severe storms.

View More Stories

Top Headlines

Deadline Day at the Capitol: What did and didn't pass

Deadline Day at the Capitol: What did and didn't pass

Haley Weger Thursday marked the deadline at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Here are some of the legislation that passed.

Oklahoma State Board of Education cancels monthly meeting due to 'technical issue'

Oklahoma State Board of Education cancels monthly meeting due to 'technical issue'

Christian Hans The Oklahoma State Board of Education's Thursday meeting has been canceled, according to State Superintendent Ryan Walters.

Weekend storm system could bring thunderstorms

Weekend storm system could bring thunderstorms

News On 6 A storm system brings rain to southeastern Oklahoma on Friday and a stronger system this weekend could produce severe storms.

5 things to know about work in Oklahoma

5 things to know about work in Oklahoma

Alex Cameron Sen. Lankford recognizes Oklahomans' work ethic through 'Oklahoma Works'. Learn about job sectors and the state's unemployment rate in 2025.

'Described as taking large quantities of pain pills': OBN on a Senate bill that would regulate kratom in Oklahoma

'Described as taking large quantities of pain pills': OBN on a Senate bill that would regulate kratom in Oklahoma

Chloe Abbott A bill has passed out of the Senate this week that would make it illegal to use or sell kratom if it's synthesized and contains more than one percent of 7-Hydroxy. Right now, people can buy it legally, but the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says it's extremely powerful and is the same as taking a handful of painkillers.

Muskogee County District Attorney clears officers who shot at homicide suspect

Muskogee County District Attorney clears officers who shot at homicide suspect

Sam Carrico The Muskogee County District Attorney has cleared two officers who shot at a homicide suspect earlier this month.

View More Stories

View More Stories