Chewey News

The Cherokee Nation honored five veterans, including two who are father and son, at the June Tribal Council meeting held in Tahlequah.

When Steve Randall still had electricity and access to email earlier this week, he sent a note to friends and family about the 30 inches of water standing in his cabin near Flint Ridge, along the Illinois River.

Cherokee County officials are concerned about the effects of flooding on the Combs Bridge.

Flooding was widespread on the banks of the Illinois River in Adair County. The communities of Chewey and Watts saw extensive damage to both property and roads.

This map shows the proposed route for a nine-mile road project in the Pumpkin Hollow area that begins in Cherokee County and crosses into Adair County.