Checotah News

School officials say a new high school could help ease classroom overcrowding and help the school meet current technological and student needs.

Laura Prater, who is the safety officer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's eight-county Division 1, was recently named Employee of the Quarter.

The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame also unveils big plans. Members of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board of Directors unveil the most recent donation from 2009 Hall of Fame Inductee Carrie Underwood.

Nearly 150 years ago, members of the 2nd Colorado Infantry Regiment fought in what was to become known as the Battle of Honey Springs near Checotah.

Checotah native Carrie Underwood continues her media blitz this month with several more appearances scheduled for prime-time, late-night and cable television shows.

Muskogee County's Jon and Natalie Leeds were named Oklahoma Farm Bureau YF&R Achievement Award winner at the 68th annual convention in Oklahoma City.

An Oklahoma City police sergeant has been placed on paid administrative leave pending a domestic abuse investigation.

Wednesday night, country star and Checotah native Carrie Underwood will host the Country Music Awards on NewsChannel 8. Despite her success, she hasn't forgotten about her roots here in Oklahoma.

A 61-year-old California man has been arrested in Oklahoma on charges of coming to the state to have sex with an 8-year-old girl.

Four-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood has sold more than ten million albums with her first two records, and the excitement is high for more great music with the release of her third album, Play On.

Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn and Vince Gill are among the stars giving tours of their homes and sitting down to talk with "Good Morning America's" Robin Roberts.

Several Oklahoma country music stars are among the artists who will be profiled in a new ABC television special, "In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Bright Lights.

Pop-country has made superstars out of acts like Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and more, but the term is not particularly endearing in Nashville, even to the artists who have come to define it.

Several Oklahoma country music stars are among the country artists who will be profiled in a new ABC television special, "In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Bright Lights.

Katelyn Acree of Porter received the American FFA Degree at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Oct.

As parents get their little goblins ready for Halloween, shopping for costumes and knowing when to trick-or-treat were on their minds Monday.

Spectators lined Muskogee Avenue Saturday morning as Northeastern State University alumni, students, staff, parents and other well-wishers gathered for the annual Homecoming parade.

Superstar Carrie Underwood will head to New York City to celebrate and promote her new album "Play On," due in stores Nov.

A Checotah man has admitted he sold anabolic steroids to a former tribal police officer and others.

Checotah's own Carrie Underwood adds hosting her own Fox holiday TV special to her resume.