TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation awarded $476,000 in total to 136 rural fire departments across northeast Oklahoma during the tribe's 2025 Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Banquet.

SKIATOOK -- The Cherokee Nation donated $250,000 on Wednesday to 76 embattled rural fire departments within the tribe's geographical jurisdiction, Chief Chad Smith said. The contribution ...

Jeff Reeves, Quapaw Tribe Fire Department chief, refused to answer questions about the fire when asked when the fire started and if there was an arson investigation opened. The Joplin Globe ...

The Cherokee County Commission won’t oppose the Quapaw ... the tribe also will continue to maintain a road leading to the casino. The tribe also is working with area police and fire departments.