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Miss Able's Summer Blastoff this Weekend
Independence is celebrating Miss Able's Summer Blastoff this weekend. Chamber of Commerce Director Lisa Wilson says there are several events planned for Saturday morning . The events start at 9:30am with the hike and will go until 11:30am, with the last event being a rocket launch. Train rides and mini golf will be available for free from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Riverside Park. Wilson says they will have multiple giveaways . Wilson says there will also be a drawing for a Yeti tumbler for those who complete the hike that morning.
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City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
Miami Special Utility Authority (MSUA) Regular Meeting Packet
Miami Special Utility Authority (MSUA) Regular Meeting Packet
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Miami Special Utility Authority (MSUA) Regular Meeting
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Beyond The Lens
Beyond the Lens: Reconciling Multiple Ways of Knowing Introduction One of the greatest obstacles to human understanding is the assumption that only one framework can be true at a time. Modern society often encourages individuals to choose between science and religion, reason and intuition, materialism and spirituality, objective observation and subjective experience. Yet this assumption may itself be the source of confusion. What if reality is not exhausted by any single description? What if apparently competing perspectives are not enemies, but complementary windows into a larger whole? This realization represents a profound shift in thinking. Rather than viewing knowledge as a battlefield where only one system survives, it invites us to view reality as a landscape too vast to be captured by a single map. The scientist, theologian, philosopher, artist, and mystic may each be observing genuine aspects of the same reality from different vantage points. The challenge is not choosing one lens while discarding the others. The challenge is learning how the lenses fit together. The Problem of Reductionism Human beings naturally simplify complex realities. This tendency is useful and ofte
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Miami Special Utility Authority (MSUA) - Notice of Event Attendance
Miami Special Utility Authority (MSUA) - Notice of Event Attendance
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Miami City Council - Notice of Event Attendance
Miami City Council - Notice of Event Attendance
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Osage Co. Commissioners Discuss Several Issues at This Week's Meeting
The Osage County Commission convened for a routine meeting at the fairgrounds on Tuesday morning. At this week's meeting commissioners acknowledged bond proceed payments for just over $124,000. This comes from the Osage County Industrial Authority. District Two Commissioner Steve Talburt says this benefits the courthouse. There was also one utility permit signed and a resolution was signed that authorizes the P3 Pooled Financial Program to assist with the Pawhuska Hospital. An application was also signed with the Department of Commerce for the Pawhuska Hospital so that they can assist with the P3 Pooled Financial Program. The hope is that by entering into this agreement, they Pawhuska Hospital will be able to make structural upgrades. The Osage County Commission will have their next meeting on Monday at 10am at the fairgrounds.
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Miami Special Utility Authority (MSUA) Regular Meeting - Notice of Cancellation
Miami Special Utility Authority (MSUA) Regular Meeting - Notice of Cancellation
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City Council Regular Meeting - Notice of Cancellation
City Council Regular Meeting - Notice of Cancellation
Claremore Data Center Sell-Out: Secret NDAs, Walking Quorums, Retaliatory Trespass, Court Evidence, and the Massive Revenue Giveaway Nobody Wants to Talk About
Residents in Claremore are being promised economic growth through a proposed AI data center project, but questions remain about tax incentives, infrastructure strain, electricity demand, water usage, and who ultimately benefits.
Durbin v. Claremore: Judge Refuses to Read Pleadings, Citizens Fight Back with Open-Source Lawsuit Templates
A Rogers County judge admitted she hadn't read the filings, then ruled anyway. Now the plaintiff is releasing every document as free, editable templates so Claremore residents can file their own suits.
Nations Within a Nation Episode 10: The Quapaw Nation
Nations Within a Nation — Episode 10 The Quapaw Nation: Movement, Alliance, and Continuity Introduction The history of the Quapaw Nation, known in their own language as Ugákhpa or “the Downstream People,” presents a critical case study in the persistence of Indigenous sovereignty under conditions of displacement. Rather than a narrative of disappearance, the Quapaw experience reveals a pattern of geographic relocation, diplomatic adaptation, and institutional continuity. From their origins along the Mississippi River system to their present-day base in northeastern Oklahoma, the Quapaw demonstrate that removal, as enacted through colonial and later United States policy, did not eliminate Indigenous nations but instead repositioned them within new political and environmental contexts. This essay advances a central thesis: the Quapaw Nation exemplifies how Indigenous identity and governance endure through strategic adaptation across shifting imperial, religious, and national frameworks. I. Origins and the Dhegiha Migration The Quapaw belong to the Dhegiha branch of the Siouan language family, sharing linguistic and cultural ties with the Osage Nation, Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, Ponca T
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Oklahoma Police Chief Hires Officer With Multiple Domestic Violence Convictions
Chief admits to knowingly hiring officer despite domestic violence history, gun theft allegations, and terminations from multiple departments. What happened next forced an immediate resignation and surrendered police certification.
Nations Within a Nation Episode 9: Muskogee (Creek)
Nations Within a Nation — Episode 9 Muscogee (Creek) A People of Town, River, and Enduring Sovereignty The history of the Muscogee (Creek) people is not one of disappearance, but of continuity under pressure. Long before the formation of the United States, the Muscogee developed a sophisticated political, economic, and cultural system rooted in a confederacy of towns distributed across the river systems of the Southeastern woodlands. Their world was structured not by rigid centralization, but by balance: local autonomy paired with collective decision-making, kinship tied to diplomacy, and tradition reinforced through adaptation. A Confederated Order of Towns The Muscogee political system was not a singular tribal unit, but a confederacy of towns , often divided broadly into Upper and Lower towns based on geography and historical development. Each town functioned as an autonomous political body, governed by its own council and leadership, including mico (chiefs), advisors, and ceremonial authorities. Inter-town governance emerged through councils convened for matters affecting the wider confederacy, including diplomacy, conflict, and trade. These gatherings were not static national
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Nations Within A Nation Episode 8: The Wyandotte Nation
Nations Within a Nation Episode 8: The Wyandotte Nation An Integrated Historical Feature by Miami News-Digest The story of the Wyandotte people is not confined to a single place or moment in time. It is a story of formation, movement, and continuity—one that stretches from the Great Lakes to present-day Oklahoma, and one that remains visible in the land itself. Today, the Wyandotte Nation is headquartered in Wyandotte, Oklahoma, where it operates as a sovereign tribal government. According to the Nation’s own cultural record, the Wyandotte are the descendants of three groups—the Tionontati, Attignawantan, and Wenrohronon—who united between 1649 and 1650 following conflict and displacement. Formation Through Survival This union was not incidental—it was a deliberate act of survival. Following military defeat and dispersal during conflicts involving the Iroquois Confederacy, these groups consolidated into a new political and cultural identity. The Wyandotte Nation therefore represents not simply continuity, but transformation—an example of how Indigenous nations adapted to profound disruption while maintaining coherence and leadership. The Nation’s traditional name, Waⁿdát (Wandat) ,
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The Wyandotte Mission, Seneca Indian School, Lost Creek, and the Reconstruction of Memory in Northeastern Oklahoma
Historical Essay Layered Ground The Wyandotte Mission, Seneca Indian School, Lost Creek, and the Reconstruction of Memory in Northeastern Oklahoma A bstract. This essay argues that the former Wyandotte Mission site in present-day Wyandotte, Oklahoma, later known as the Seneca Indian School, should be understood not as a single institution with a simple denominational origin story, but as a layered historical landscape in which tribal land donation, Quaker mission work, federal administrative expansion, boarding-school assimilation policy, documented institutional neglect, public commemoration, and tribal acts of remembrance all converge. The site’s significance lies not only in its role as a mission and school, but also in its later incorporation into the federal Indian boarding school system, its connection to the 1927 measles and typhoid outbreak that killed dozens of students, its remembered relationship to Lost Creek, and its present occupation by the Bearskin Healthcare & Wellness Center within a broader Wyandotte Nation cultural landscape. By placing local archival evidence into conversation with recent federal investigations and the historiography of Native boarding schools,
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Sound, Perception, and Mediation
Academic Essay • Media Theory • Sound and Perception Sound, Perception, and Mediation A formal examination of phonetic resonance and cultural function in the case of Sears. Abstract This essay examines the convergence of phonetic pattern recognition, acoustic perception, and mediated reality through a focused case study of Sears and the historical function of the Sears Catalog. While no etymological relationship exists between “Sears” and “seers,” the phonetic overlap invites a structured inquiry into how sound patterns influence perception, and how systems of presentation shape experienced reality. By integrating phonetics, cognitive processing, and media theory, this paper argues that the significance of the Sears phenomenon lies not in linguistic origin, but in functional alignment: the catalog as a large-scale mechanism of mediated perception. I. Introduction Human cognition is deeply responsive to patterns, particularly in sound and language. Words that share phonetic similarities often evoke perceived connections, even in the absence of shared origin. This phenomenon is commonly observed in the association between the name “Sears” and the homophone “seers,” the latter denotin
Power, Suffrage, and the Architecture of Constraint
Power, Suffrage, and the Architecture of Constraint A Structural Critique of Universal Suffrage and Political Order Introduction Universal suffrage is widely regarded as a foundational principle of legitimate governance, yet its moral clarity has often shielded it from sustained structural critique. When examined not as an ethical aspiration but as a mechanism for distributing political power, universal suffrage reveals tensions that cannot be resolved through appeals to equality alone. Voting is not merely participatory; it is an act that directs law, allocates resources, and ultimately governs the deployment of coercive force. From the earliest formulations of republican government, political thinkers have warned that the distribution of power must be carefully constrained. James Madison identified factional dominance as an inevitable feature of political life. 1 Contemporary commentators such as Andrew Wilson argue that universal suffrage risks detaching political authority from responsibility. Although universal suffrage establishes equality of political voice, it systematically misaligns incentives between decision-makers and consequence-bearers, facilitates coalition dynamics
Divided We Fall, United We Stand
“Divided We Fall, United We Stand” Christian Nationalism, Order, Identity, and the Limits of Power A serious examination of the argument for and against Christian nationalism as a proposed remedy for national fragmentation. A nation cannot escape moral architecture. Law is never neutral; it encodes judgments about the good, the permissible, and the forbidden. The question, then, is not whether a society will have a moral foundation, but which one, and by what authority it is justified. From this starting point arises a serious case for ordering public life around Christianity, as well as a set of equally serious objections that challenge both its premises and its consequences. The Case for a Christian Moral Order The argument begins with a rejection of neutrality. Secular liberalism, often presented as a procedural framework empty of substantive commitments, in fact carries its own moral assumptions: autonomy as a highest good, individual choice as primary, and the minimization of imposed moral constraint. These are not absences of belief; they are beliefs. If a nation must legislate from somewhere, the argument proceeds, then it should legislate from what is true and what has prov
The Limits of Impossibility
Essay • Logic • Inquiry The Limits of Impossibility A formal examination of the arguments commonly used to dismiss the possibility of large-scale deception. Editor's Note: This essay does not attempt to prove that any particular event was a hoax. Its purpose is narrower and more rigorous: to examine whether the standard arguments used to dismiss such possibilities actually prove impossibility, or merely argue probability. Public discourse surrounding major historical and technological events often follows a predictable pattern. When the possibility of deception, fabrication, or psychological operation is raised, the response is rarely confined to an assessment of probability. Instead, the possibility itself is frequently dismissed as impossible. This rhetorical shift, from improbability to impossibility, warrants careful examination. The present essay does not attempt to establish that any particular event was a hoax. Rather, it evaluates the logical sufficiency of the arguments commonly employed to dismiss such possibilities outright. The central thesis is that these arguments, while sometimes increasing the perceived improbability of deception, do not logically establish its impo
The Sears Catalog and the Question of Industrial Coherence: A Presentation of Observations
The Sears Catalog and the Question of Industrial Coherence: A Presentation of Observations Introduction The rise of Sears, Roebuck and Co. is presented as a natural progression of American development; a convergence of rail expansion, industrial capacity, literacy, and entrepreneurial initiative. Its catalogs are held as both artifact and proof of a system that brought goods within reach of a dispersed population, thereby transforming the economic landscape. Yet when the catalog is examined not as symbol, but as system, a series of tensions emerges. These tensions are not hidden; they are visible within the very structure of the catalog itself. Each is accompanied by an explanation that aligns with established narrative; each explanation, when isolated, appears sufficient. The question arises not from any single point, but from the cumulative weight of all points considered together. This essay presents those points alongside the explanations commonly offered; it then anticipates those explanations in advance, posing them as questions, and examining whether they fully account for the observations they are meant to resolve. Supplemental Interrogative Frame If these explanations are
Authority, Empire, and Expansion: A Comparative Examination of Christian Influence in the New World
Authority, Empire, and Expansion: A Comparative Examination of Christian Influence in the New World An unabridged comparative essay in historical perspective The question is not whether abuses occurred; the question is whether the systems themselves contained mechanisms capable of correction, or whether they tended toward fragmentation and unrestrained power. Introduction The expansion of European powers into the Americas is often presented as a singular phenomenon, framed broadly as “colonization,” with limited distinction between the theological, institutional, and political structures that shaped it. This approach obscures critical differences. Not all expansions operated under the same authority, nor were they guided by the same constraints. To treat them as interchangeable is to flatten history and diminish the role that structure, doctrine, and accountability played in shaping outcomes. This essay advances a specific claim. Colonial systems aligned with Catholic crowns, operating under the influence of the Holy See, possessed a framework, however imperfect, that allowed for internal critique, reform, and restraint. By contrast, expansion under Protestant powers, often intertw
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Authority, Scripture, and Schism: A Historical and Logical Framework
Authority, Scripture, and Schism: A Historical and Logical Framework By Sunny Mars Few disputes in Christian history have proven as enduring, consequential, and structurally foundational as the question of authority. Beneath disagreements over doctrine, morality, ecclesiology, and interpretation lies a deeper and unavoidable issue: who possesses the authority to define truth, preserve Scripture, interpret revelation, correct error, and guide the Church across time? This question is not merely theological—it is historical, philosophical, and practical, shaping the development of Christianity from its earliest days to the present. Christianity did not emerge as a static system. It developed through lived experience, transmission, conflict, preservation, and reform. The debate between Protestant and Catholic/Orthodox traditions is therefore not a simple disagreement over isolated doctrines, but a fundamental divergence regarding the nature, location, and endurance of authority itself. This essay traces that divergence chronologically, examining the formation of the canon, the structure of the early Church, the crisis of the Reformation, and the fragmentation of the modern era. When ex
Nations Within a Nation Episode 7: Lakota and The Ghost Dance
Nations Within a Nation Episode 7: The Lakota and the Ghost Dance In the late nineteenth century, a religious movement emerged among Native nations in the American West that would come to be known as the Ghost Dance. Originating in 1889 with the Northern Paiute prophet Wovoka , the movement spread rapidly across tribal boundaries, including to the Lakota Sioux , Arapaho, and Cheyenne. Ethnographic documentation from the period, particularly the work of James Mooney of the Bureau of American Ethnology, describes the Ghost Dance as a spiritual movement centered on renewal, restoration, and the reunification of the living with their ancestors (Mooney, 1896). Followers believed that through proper practice, the world would be renewed, the buffalo would return, and the conditions of life prior to colonization could be restored. Spiritual Meaning and Cultural Context Among the Lakota, the Ghost Dance took on particular significance during a period of profound upheaval. By the late 1880s, the near-extinction of the buffalo—driven by commercial hunting and federal policy—had devastated traditional subsistence patterns. Concurrently, the reservation system imposed restrictions on movement,
Week of the Young Child at Creation Safari Wildlife Park in Ottawa County Oklahoma
Ottawa County Families Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Intertribal Event at Creation Safari Wildlife Park WYANDOTTE, Okla. — Families from across Ottawa County gathered for the annual Week of the Young Child celebration at Creation Safari Wildlife Park, marking the second consecutive year the intertribal event has been hosted at the family-friendly venue. The event brought together tribal programs, early childhood specialists, and community partners to provide resources, education, and hands-on activities designed to support young children and their families in northeast Oklahoma. What is the Week of the Young Child? The Week of the Young Child is a nationwide initiative led by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) . It focuses on early learning, family engagement, and the importance of community support during the critical developmental years from birth through age 8. The celebration highlights daily themes such as music, nutrition, creativity, and family involvement, encouraging communities to invest in the well-being and development of children. Intertribal Collaboration Serving Ottawa County The Ottawa County event emphasized collaboration
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Nations Within a Nation Episode 6: The Choctaw Nation
Nations Within a Nation Episode 6: The Choctaw Nation A Miami News-Digest Educational Series on Federally Recognized Tribal Nations The story of the Choctaw people is one of deep history, profound loss, and remarkable leadership—stretching from the forests of the southeastern United States to the modern tribal nation headquartered in southeastern Oklahoma. Today, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is one of the largest tribal nations in the United States, with a strong presence in governance, healthcare, education, and economic development. Ancient Homeland The Choctaw people traditionally lived in what is now Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. Their society was structured, agricultural, and deeply connected to the land. Like other Southeastern tribes, the Choctaw built communities centered around kinship, ceremony, and governance long before European contact. Removal and the Trail of Tears The Choctaw were among the first tribes subjected to removal under federal policy in the 1830s. Their forced migration west to Indian Territory became part of what is now known as the Trail of Tears—a series of removals that brought widespread suffering, disease, and death. Many historians conside
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Modoc Nation Ranch Bison Sticks | Real Food from Tribal Lands in Oklahoma
Bison Back on Tribal Lands Real Food. Real Story. Real Oklahoma. WYANDOTTE, OKLAHOMA — At a recent community food distribution event, families got something different: bison sticks from Modoc Nation Ranch. They were smoky, toasty, high in protein—and they disappeared quickly. Kids loved them. Parents noticed the difference. And for many, it was their first taste of locally raised bison. From pasture to people—this is what food sovereignty looks like in Oklahoma. Why These Bison Sticks Stand Out High Protein Lean, nutrient-dense fuel Local Source Raised on tribal land Kid Approved Families love the taste Clean Food Less processed, more natural Modoc Nation Ranch and Food Sovereignty Located in northeast Oklahoma, Modoc Nation Ranch is part of a growing movement among Native American tribes to restore bison herds and rebuild local food systems. This effort goes beyond agriculture. It supports economic development, cultural renewal, and long-term sustainability for tribal communities. Health Benefits of Bison Meat Bison is widely recognized as a healthier alternative to traditional red meat: Lower in fat than beef High in protein Rich in iron and essential nutrients Supports clean, wh
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Weatherford Officer Arrested After Bodycam Shows Brain Injury Traffic Stop
What started as a DUI stop ended with a man hospitalized and suffering permanent brain injury. The officer who delivered "compliance strikes" to his restrained head later faced criminal charges for falsifying reports and sending an innocent man to prison.
Nations Within a Nation Episode 5: The Modoc People
Nations Within a Nation Episode 5: The Modoc People A Miami News-Digest Educational Series on Federally Recognized Tribal Nations The story of the Modoc people is one of resistance, survival, and renewal—stretching from the volcanic landscapes of northern California and southern Oregon to present-day Oklahoma. Today, Modoc descendants are represented through the Modoc Nation in Oklahoma and as part of the Klamath Tribes in Oregon—two paths shaped by a shared history. Following the Modoc War, some Modoc people remained in Oregon while others were removed to Indian Territory, where the Modoc Nation is based today. ****Editor’s Note / Correction: Miami News-Digest has updated this article to reflect guidance from representatives of the Modoc Nation. While some Modoc people historically remained in Oregon, the Modoc Nation in Oklahoma is a separate, federally recognized tribal government and should not be described as associated with the Klamath Tribes. We appreciate the outreach and remain committed to accuracy and respectful representation of all tribal nations.*** Homeland and Conflict The Modoc traditionally lived in the rugged region surrounding Tule Lake and the Lava Beds—an envi
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Trans Attorney Rob Hopkins Arrested for Contempt in Explosive Oklahoma Courtroom
Attorney Rob Hopkins' contempt arrest in an Oklahoma courtroom spiraled into chaos. The newly released bodycam footage shows what happened when deputies tried to take Hopkins into custody. The judge's words that triggered it all are finally revealed.
Nations Within a Nation Episode 4: The Tlingit People
Nations Within a Nation Episode 4: The Tlingit People A Miami News-Digest Educational Series on Federally Recognized Tribal Nations In the coastal rainforests and island archipelagos of southeastern Alaska, the Tlingit people developed one of the most sophisticated social and ceremonial systems in North America—defined not by scarcity, but by abundance, structure, and meaning. Today represented federally through the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska , the Tlingit people remain deeply connected to their ancestral lands, languages, and traditions. A Society of Structure and Meaning Anthropologists have long noted that Tlingit society is highly organized around kinship, clan identity, and reciprocal obligation. The society is divided into two primary moieties—Raven and Eagle (or Wolf, depending on region)—which govern marriage, social roles, and ceremonial responsibilities. Wealth, status, and identity were not simply accumulated, but expressed through acts of distribution, recognition, and balance. The Potlatch: Ceremony and Social Order Central to Tlingit life is the potlatch—a ceremonial gathering that serves multiple functions: memorializing the dead, validating leadership
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Oklahoma Attorney Rob Hopkins Arrested During Heated Courtroom Exchange
Transgender attorney Rob Hopkins clashed with a judge during an Oklahoma courtroom hearing, leading to a physical struggle with deputies. The confrontation escalated when Hopkins accused the court of bias before being forcibly removed.
Nations Within a Nation Episode 3: The Chickasaw Nation
Nations Within a Nation Episode 3: The Chickasaw Nation A Miami News-Digest Educational Series on Federally Recognized Tribal Nations Continuing its series on federally recognized tribal nations, Miami News-Digest turns to another of Oklahoma’s most historically significant tribal governments: the Chickasaw Nation . Headquartered in Ada, Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation represents more than 70,000 citizens and maintains a strong presence across south-central Oklahoma. Ancient Homeland The Chickasaw people traditionally lived in what is now the southeastern United States, primarily in northern Mississippi, western Tennessee, and parts of Alabama and Kentucky. Known as skilled warriors and strategic allies, the Chickasaw maintained a powerful presence in the region for centuries prior to European contact. Removal to Indian Territory In the 1830s, the Chickasaw were forced to leave their ancestral homelands under federal removal policies, traveling west to Indian Territory. Like many tribes, this journey brought hardship, loss, and profound disruption to their way of life. The Chickasaw later purchased land from the Choctaw Nation, establishing their own territory in what is now souther
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Nations Within a Nation Episode 2: The Osage Nation
Nations Within a Nation Episode 2: The Osage Nation A Miami News-Digest Educational Series on Federally Recognized Tribal Nations Continuing its series on federally recognized tribal nations, Miami News-Digest turns to one of Oklahoma’s most historically influential and economically unique tribal governments: the Osage Nation . Headquartered in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, the Osage Nation governs a reservation that spans all of Osage County—the largest county in the state. The Nation today continues to exercise sovereignty while preserving a culture deeply rooted in tradition, resilience, and adaptation. Ancient Origins The Osage people are part of the Dhegiha Siouan linguistic group and originally lived in regions of present-day Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Historically, the Osage were known as powerful hunters, traders, and diplomats, with influence stretching across much of the central United States. Removal and Reservation Like many tribes, the Osage were forced to cede large portions of their ancestral lands through treaties with the federal government during the 19th century. Ultimately, the Osage purchased their reservation in present-day Oklahoma—an unusual distinction
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Miami Moves Forward with Municipal Fiber Network
Miami Moves Forward with Municipal Fiber Network By Miami News-Digest MIAMI, Okla. — The Miami Special Utility Authority has approved contracts totaling more than $3 million for the materials and construction of a new high-speed fiber optic system that will be owned and operated by the authority. According to a news release issued by the City of Miami, trustees approved a $1,145,316 contract with Border States for materials and a $1,934,554 contract with Benton Triage for construction to begin the project. “This project will bring faster, more reliable and affordable high-capacity fiber services to Miami, something we’ve long needed to better serve our community,” Miami City Manager Tyler Cline said. “High speed, high-capacity fiber optic services are a major driving force in economic vitality and keeping Miami competitive. Fiber will also benefit our customers who use fiber services for streaming, telehealth, remote work, online learning, and so many other uses. This is a very important new enterprise.” The Miami Special Utility Authority and its contractors will build, install, construct and operate the fiber network and services, with a stated goal of beginning service to reside
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Transgender Attorney Arrested After Explosive Oklahoma Courtroom Meltdown Goes Viral
Attorney Rob Hopkins loses control during custody hearing, accusing judge of bias before being forcibly removed by deputies. Courtroom footage captures the shocking confrontation that has legal experts questioning what really happened.
Joplin job fair supports workers impacted by Hopkins manufacturing closure
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - The Joplin Job Center is partnering with Oklahoma Works and KansasWorks to host its biggest job fair yet—aimed at helping workers impacted by the Hopkins Manufacturing closure in Miami, Oklahoma, as well as anyone in the…
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A Saint, a People, and a Witness
A Saint, a People, and a Witness: The Deeper Meaning of St. Patrick’s Day By Miami News-Digest | March 17 Each year on March 17, streets across America turn green. From small towns in Oklahoma to the river cities of the Midwest and the parishes of the South, St. Patrick’s Day arrives with parades, family meals, and a sense of shared celebration that stretches far beyond Ireland itself. Yet behind the music and color stands a figure whose life speaks less about festivity and more about faith, endurance, and quiet transformation: Saint Patrick. A Life Marked by Captivity and Calling Patrick was not Irish by birth. He is believed to have been born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century. As a teenager, he was captured by raiders and taken to Ireland, where he lived as a shepherd in slavery for six years. It was in that isolation, he later wrote, that he turned seriously to prayer. After escaping and returning home, Patrick experienced what he described as a calling — a conviction that he should return to the very land of his captivity, not in anger, but in mission. Ordained as a bishop, he went back to Ireland as a Christian missionary. Over time, his work helped establish the founda
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Nations Within a Nation Episode 1: The Cherokee Nation
Nations Within a Nation Episode 1: The Cherokee Nation A Miami News-Digest Educational Series on Federally Recognized Tribal Nations For the first installment in a new educational series exploring every federally recognized tribal nation in the United States, Miami News-Digest begins with one of the most historically significant and largest tribal governments in the country: the Cherokee Nation . Headquartered in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the Cherokee Nation represents more than 450,000 citizens around the world and maintains a reservation covering 14 counties in northeastern Oklahoma. Today it operates a modern government with extensive programs in health care, education, housing, and economic development. But the story of the Cherokee people stretches back thousands of years, long before Oklahoma became home. Ancient Homeland The Cherokee people originally lived in the southeastern United States, primarily in the southern Appalachian region—areas that now include parts of Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. For centuries, Cherokee towns thrived along rivers and fertile valleys. Their society was organized through a network of towns, each with councils and leaders, while c
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Data Is the New Oil — Why Cherokee Citizens Deserve a Digital Resource Dividend
Data Is the New Oil — Why Cherokee Citizens Deserve a Digital Resource Dividend Across the world, a new kind of resource boom is underway. The 20th century was powered by oil, minerals, and timber. The 21st century is being powered by data . Massive artificial intelligence infrastructure and hyperscale data centers are spreading across the United States as companies race to build the computational backbone of the digital age. These facilities consume enormous amounts of electricity, land, water, and fiber infrastructure. They generate billions of dollars in revenue each year while storing, processing, and training the algorithms that power the modern economy. In many ways, these data centers are the oil wells of our time. If this new digital resource boom comes to the lands of the Cherokee people, then it is reasonable to ask a simple question: Should Cherokee citizens share in the prosperity created from infrastructure built on our land? The answer should be yes. A Digital Resource Dividend The Cherokee Nation has long demonstrated strong governance and economic leadership. As new industries look toward northeastern Oklahoma for development, there is an opportunity to establish a
Data Is the New Oil — Tribal Nations Must Be Paid Accordingly
Data Is the New Oil — Tribal Nations Must Be Paid Accordingly Across the world, a new kind of resource boom is underway. In the past it was oil, coal, timber, and minerals. Today, the most valuable resource on earth is data . Technology giants such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have built trillion-dollar empires by collecting, storing, and processing massive amounts of information. The infrastructure that powers this modern economy is the data center — enormous facilities that require vast amounts of electricity, water, and land. As these facilities expand across the United States, companies are increasingly seeking locations with affordable land, reliable power, and room to grow. Rural regions and tribal lands are often attractive because of available space and access to energy infrastructure. For the citizens and leadership of the Five Tribes — the Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and Seminole Nation — this moment presents both risk and opportunity . The Reality of Data Infrastructure Modern data centers are not small operations. They require enormous supporting infrastructure, including: Massive electricity generation High-capa
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GRDA Officials Cancel Customer Meeting When Journalist Starts Recording
Grand River Dam Authority abruptly cancels a customer meeting when a reporter shows up to document discussions about cutting cities out of data center deals. Officials made frantic phone calls and fled the room rather than answer questions about their operations.
The Prosecutor in the Evidence Room
He knew the statutes, the evidence rules, and exactly how these cases were built. Now he sits on the other side of the courtroom. A full pretrial breakdown of CF-2022-483.
Former Oklahoma Superintendent Bill Delaplank Confronted Over Grooming 13-Year-Old Student
Bill Delaplank quietly resigned from LeFlore County schools after abusing student Bobby Holland, then moved to Bokoshe where journalists tracked him down. Now DA Kevin Merritt refuses to prosecute despite documented evidence of grooming multiple victims.
Mission #49: David Oldham Sued in Tulsa, OK – Correspondent Files Sweeping Civil Action Against Legal Establishment
Lawsuit CJ-2026-185 names David Oldham in active Tulsa litigation. Meanwhile, a single day of civil rights legal action targeting 93 defendants is reshaping Oklahoma's accountability landscape.
Mission #48: Elizabeth Hurlbutt Sued in Stillwater, OK – Legal Action Filed to Silence Reporter on Rape Case Walkaway
Jesse Butler was convicted of raping two girls and nearly strangling one to death. He served zero jail time. When a correspondent began asking why, a protective order appeared. This is what accountability looks like when it threatens the wrong people.
Mission #47: Chief Katherine Broyles Litigating in Sequoyah County, OK – Filed Protective Orders to Silence an Investigation
When Katherine Faith Broyles filed a protective order against our correspondent on the same day as a corrupt police chief, she may have given investigators exactly what they needed to blow the case wide open.
Mission #46: Attorney Matt Stacy Targeted in Garvin County, OK – Facing 32 Felonies While the Bar Association Looked Away
In Garvin County, OK, attorney Matt Stacy racked up 32 felony charges. Then came the revelation that shocked civil rights observers: the Oklahoma Bar Association reportedly refused to act.
Mission #45: Bentonville PD Exposed in Bentonville, AR – Arrested a Rapper for His Lyrics, Then Targeted the Press
A rapper convicted for words in a song. A sergeant who confronts journalists for walking on grass. A city hall that demands ID before releasing public records. Bentonville, AR has a First Amendment problem.
Mission #44: Matthew Douglas Charged in Okmulgee County, OK – Jail Employee Faces Felony Assault After Booking Confrontation
In Okmulgee County, a jail employee named Matthew Douglas now faces a felony assault charge after a violent clash with a Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse deputy during a routine booking. Operation TRIBAL CLASH exposes what happens behind closed doors.
Mission #43: Tulsa City-County Library Sued in Tulsa County, OK – Security Handcuffed a Journalist for Filming in Public
A journalist was handcuffed by library security guards at the Tulsa City-County Library for simply recording in a public building. Now, a tort claim and lawsuit are being prepared.
Mission #42: Counsel Steve Wyer Litigating at GRDA, OK – Filed Legal Action to Ban a Camera From a Public Meeting
The Grand River Dam Authority has spent years blocking cameras, demanding IDs, and now filing a protective order against a correspondent. Their own attorney may have authorized every unconstitutional step.
Miami utility authority approves $5M contract for infrastructure upgrade
MIAMI, Okla. (KOAM) - The Miami Special Utility Authority has approved a $5 million contract to launch an Advanced Metering Infrastructure project and move forward with water treatment plant improvements as part of a broader push to upgrade the city’s…
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Mission #41: CEO Dan Sullivan Sued at GRDA, OK – Wages Legal War to Keep Backroom Power Deals Secret
The Grand River Dam Authority blocked cameras, demanded IDs at public meetings, and sued a journalist. Now, in Operation POWER PLAY, they're facing a countersuit and a reckoning.
Mission #40: City Manager Mike Carter Sued in Sand Springs, OK – Secretly Handed Oklahoma Land to Google and Got Caught
A lawsuit filed February 2, 2026, accuses Sand Springs officials of illegally annexing land for a Google data center behind closed doors. Here is what they did not want the public to know.
Mission #39: Superintendent Max Myers Investigated in Coweta, OK – Allegedly Let Child Abuse Fester Inside Oklahoma Schools
Inside a Coweta public library, devastated parents heard what school administrators allegedly knew for years and refused to act on. Guerrilla News exposes the system that failed scores of children.
Mission #38: Commissioner Patrick Ryder Pressured in Nassau County, NY – Ordered Third Arrest of Journalist for Filming in a Lobby
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder directed the arrest of civil rights correspondent Shawn Paul Reyes — known as Long Island Audit — for filming inside a public building. It was the third time at the same location.
Mission #37: Court Clerk Kim Hall Reported in Tulsa, OK – Journalist's SSN Allegedly Released in Records Retaliation
A Tulsa County court clerk is now named in a formal complaint after a journalist's Social Security Number was allegedly disclosed in what investigators say was deliberate retaliation for open records activity.
Mission #36: Attorney Cassidy Gist Exposed in Tulsa, OK – Two Arrests, a Child in the Car, and a Felony Probation
A former TV reporter turned Tulsa attorney drove drunk with her toddler son in the backseat, crashed into curbs, and was arrested twice. Her husband's threats made it worse.
Oklahoma Reporter Arrested for Hospital Investigation, Security Claims Public Sidewalk Private
Journalist Ron was arrested while investigating at OSU Medical Center after security guards falsely claimed a public sidewalk was private property. When he needed heart medication at the hospital, staff refused to let him access his own prescriptions in jail.
Journalist Arrested While Serving Legal Papers at Tulsa Public Library
After security guards detained Dan at Tulsa Public Library, journalist Ron Durban returned to serve official legal notices. Instead of accepting the paperwork, library officials had him arrested for trespassing. The same police who said filming was legal days earlier now contradicted themselves o...
Mission #35: Officer Houston Murray Resigned in Sallisaw, OK – Shot His Partner, Deserted the Navy, Then Taught School
A Sallisaw, OK cop with a court-martial record and a history of violence negligently discharged his weapon, wounding a fellow officer. Then he quietly resigned and walked into a classroom.
Jenks Library Locks Doors After Journalist Films Inside Public Building
Library staff pressed a panic button when a journalist walked through filming, summoning multiple officers. The sergeant explained trespass law while staff locked the doors to keep the public out. The confrontation reveals deep confusion about First Amendment rights in public spaces.
Oklahoma Library Security Arrests Journalist Dan for Recording in Public Space
Tulsa City County Library security handcuffed journalist Dan from Auditing Erie County for filming inside the public building. Security claimed filming was "disruptive" despite a sign at their own desk stating photography is welcome.
Journalist Arrested at Tulsa County Library for Filming in Public Space
Library security handcuffed Dan from Auditing Erie County for filming inside the public building, insisting customers have privacy rights in government spaces. Despite police arriving and finding no crime, security refused to back down.
Commerce man arrested after a viral video shows dog being struck
COMMERCE, Okla. (KOAM) - A 19-year-old Commerce man was arrested Tuesday after a video circulating on Facebook appeared to show a male subject striking a dog multiple times, according to the Quapaw Nation Marshal Service.The incident occurred on Nov. 24…
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