Lani Hansen
Echota Behavioral Health Sets Up Cave Springs Drug Prevention
BY LANI HANSEN SENIOR REPORTER In-school suspension students take a break from the classroom to visit the UKB. TAHLEQUAH – Students from...
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Economic Impact Relief 21 - ARP Application
Economic Impact Relief 21 - ARP Application
Lani Hansen
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Snake Safety
BY LANI HANSEN SENIOR REPORTER Snake Handler Woody Hansen shares the importance of learning about local snakes. TAHLEQUAH – Many people...
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Lani Hansen
May 30, 20232 min read
Echota Village now open for 2023 season
BY LANI HANSEN SENIOR REPORTER The UKB's Echota Village is now open, offering patrons camping and floating adventures along with an RV...
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Lani Hansen
Apr 18, 20232 min read
UKB helps cave springs softball team
BY LANI HANSEN, REPORTER The UKB Education Department aids the Hornets with new equipment. STILWELL – The Cave Springs High School...
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Lani Hansen
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Grand Opening
BY LANI HANSEN REPORTER Former Education Department employee Della Wolfe sees her vision come to life within the department. TAHLEQUAH-...
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Lani Hansen
Dec 29, 20223 min read
UKB names holland u.s. house delegate
Tribal member Victoria "Tori" Holland strives to represent the Cherokee people as the congressional delegate. BY STAFF REPORTS TAHLEQUAH...
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Lani Hansen
Oct 5, 20224 min read
Biden-Harris student debt relief plan explained
BY STAFF REPORTS This plan includes loan forgiveness of up to $20,000. You’ll have until Dec. 31, 2023 to apply. WASHINGTON – President...
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Lani Hansen
Aug 31, 20223 min read
Small town Keetoowah rising in music scene
BY LANI HANSEN REPORTER Blaine Bailey shares his story of becoming a Red Dirt Musician TAHLEQUAH - Lost City, a rural community outside...
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Lani Hansen
Jul 25, 20223 min read
Representatives of three nations focus on sovereignty during tri-council
BY LANI HANSEN REPORTER TAHLEQUAH –In late June, the Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of the Cherokee Indians and the Eastern Band...
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Lani Hansen
May 11, 20222 min read
10th Circuit deems CNO appeal “moot,” opens door for UKB to submit new land in trust application
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR, GIDUWA CHEROKEE NEWS DENVER - The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on May 6 to dismiss an appeal from the...
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Lani Hansen
Apr 14, 20224 min read
UKB ICW marks Child Abuse, Prevention Awareness Month
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR, GIDUWA CHEROKEE NEWS TAHLEQUAH – For the second year in a row, the Indian Child Welfare Department at the...
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Lani Hansen
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Giduwa News calls for Spring graduate submissions
STORY/PHOTO BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR, GIDUWA CHEROKEE NEWS TAHLEQUAH - The Giduwa Cherokee News invites all Spring 2022 graduates to...
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Lani Hansen
Mar 16, 20223 min read
UKB Tribal Court continues to expand, exercise sovereignty
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR, GIDUWA CHEROKEE NEWS TAHLEQUAH - From hearing divorce cases to addressing guardianship concerns and issuing...
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Lani Hansen
Jan 14, 20224 min read
Council approves submitting new trust application for 2.03 acres
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR, GIDUWA CHEROKEE NEWS TAHLEQUAH – The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council unanimously...
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Lani Hansen
Oct 23, 20202 min read
UKB To Develop Community and Health Care Facilities Across Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY UKB Corporate Board October 21, 2020 Keetoowah Construction Incorporated (KCI) is pleased to announce the...
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Lani Hansen
Sep 14, 20202 min read
Unique UKB Class III Gaming Compact takes effect
BY ADMINISTRATION TAHLEQUAH - The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma are proud to announce that on September 8, 2020,...
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Lani Hansen
Aug 26, 20202 min read
UKB Education now offering assistance
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH - The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Education Department is now taking applications for...
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Lani Hansen
Aug 25, 20203 min read
UKB Election candidates announced
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH - The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Election Board has completed background checks and...
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Lani Hansen
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Election Board calls for workers, sets polling sites
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH - The UKB Election Board is seeking poll workers for the Nov. 2, 2020 UKB Tribal Election and has...
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Lani Hansen
Aug 11, 20202 min read
Education approves Internet Payment Assistance for Keetoowah students
TAHLEQUAH - The UKB Education Department has approved an Internet Payment Assistance Program for households with exclusive Keetoowah...
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