Tahlequah Daily Press

The Tahlequah Daily Press is a daily publication based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA. It is managed by Community Newspaper Holdings Inc.

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SUMMER STOCK: Brings out need for cool colors, styles

2 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

Summers can get hot in Oklahoma, and clothing stores in Tahlequah are stocking apparel and shoes to keep the wearer cool and looking cool. Tracy Malcolm is vice president/general merchandise manager of ladies apparel at Bealls, the latest addition to fashion shopping options in Tahlequah. She said summer is a favorite season because people can have fun with their wardrobes. kAm|2=4@=> :D :?
Oklahoma could see screwworm cases later this year, not imminent

2 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

In May, the Secretary of Agriculture suspended live cattle, horses, and bison through U.S. southern border ports of entry due to the rapid northward spread of New World Screwworms in Mexico. Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the suspension May 11, because NWS have recently been detected in remote farms with minimal cattle movement as far north as Oaxaca and Veracruz, which is about 700 miles from the U.S. border. kAm%9:D :?7@C>2E:@?
Chinese marijuana grows an ongoing problem

3 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

At the end of last year, a Chinese citizen, who also resided in Brooklyn, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy in Oklahoma. His co-conspirator was also sentenced to 120 months. U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced that on June 6, 2023, a federal grand jury charged Jeff Weng and co-defendant Tong Lin with conspiracy to possess marijuana plants with intent to distribute. On Jan.
CHESS KNIGHTS: Summer academy hones kids' game skills

3 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

Chess learned as a child teaches how to solve problems, and some kids like it because it helps take away frustration. At Northeastern State University, the summer Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math camps started June 2 and ends July 18. Dr. Tonya Garrett is the new director of the summer camps.
City Council OKs budget, puts project of resident on hold

3 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

The approval of a new budget, a rundown of the 2013 bond projects, and a balcony over a city right-of-way were discussed by the Tahlequah City Council during a meeting earlier this week. The Council approved the FY2025-2026 budget at the June 3 meeting, and in the absence of Mayor Suzanne Myers, Treasurer Marty Hainzinger commented on the final numbers.
OKLAHOMA WATCH: Oklahoma enacts fines and fees reform, tougher sentencing laws

4 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Keaton Ross

Bills aimed at reducing fines and fees that burden criminal defendants and boosting statewide participation in a county-level mental health and diversion program have become law. The Legislature also approved tougher sentencing laws for crimes including child sexual abuse, accessory to murder, shooting into a dwelling and drunk driving before wrapping up business early on Friday morning. kAm%96 =2EE6C EH@ C6BF:C65 G6E@ @G6CC:56D] v@G] z6G:? $E:EE 2C8F65 $6?2E6 q:== dc[ H9:49 6IA2?5D E96 567:?:E:@?
SALT tax deduction limit raised if Senate approves House budget

4 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

The state and local tax deduction, SALT, permits taxpayers who itemize when filing end-of-year taxes to deduct certain taxes paid to state and local governments – and it's a subject of controversy because of its primary beneficiaries. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act capped it at $10,000 per year, consisting of property taxes plus state income tax or sales taxes, but not both, states an article titled, "State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction," published on taxfoundation.org.
NSU'S RIVER CITY: Music shows to open in Tahlequah

4 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

This year, Northeastern State University's River City Players are focused on "Platinum Rock" and "Country Gold," spanning a wide range of years. Fans of rock 'n' roll and country are in for a treat with the new season of River City Players beginning June 26 and running through Aug. 2, performed at the NSU Playhouse. Artistic Director Robyn Pursley said this is River City's 42nd season. "We have eight performers who do both shows," Pursley said.
OKLAHOMA WATCH: Legislature overrides most of Stitt's vetoes

4 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Keaton Ross

Lawmakers overrode 47 of 68 bills vetoed by Gov. Kevin Stitt during a chaotic final day of the 2025 legislative session. Among the bills becoming law without the governor's approval are measures requiring insurance companies to cover more mammogram screenings, authorizing state funding to investigate missing and murdered indigenous persons cases and giving the attorney general's office authority to enforce open records violations. Click here to view the full list.
THE FRONTIER: A look back: Funding for Oklahoma victims’ compensation drops after justice reforms

4 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Clifton Adcock

unding for a state program that gives money to crime victims has continued to decline over the past several years and a growing percentage of people who apply for payments are rejected, data shows. Revenue for the program declined 27% between the 2017 and 2024 fiscal years and the amount paid to crime victims decreased 44% during that time. kAm(96? %96 uC@?E:6C 7:CDE C6A@CE65 @? E96 ~<=29@>2 rC:>6 ':4E:>D’ r@>A6?D2E:@? uF?5 :? a_`h[ DE2E6 @77:4:2=D H6C6 4@?46C?65 E96J H@F=5 D@@?