A man is dead and a teenager is in custody after a deadly shooting on Wednesday. Police said the shooting happened on E Glennan Drive just before 8 p.m. When officers arrived, they said, they found Tristan James Waters, 20, of Okmulgee County, with a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to a local hospital by ambulance and was pronounced dead. Police arrested a 17-year-old male for manslaughter. The shooting remains under investigation.
The 2025 Indigenous Roots American Indian History Symposium brought together 150 people from across Oklahoma and beyond to learn and build toward a stronger, more just, more inclusive future. From the opening prayer to the final words of reflection, community hearts carried every conversation, song, and shared meal. It was
(CUSHING, Okla.) Indigenous reconciliation was front and center during a tour day Enbridge held with dozens of Tribal business leaders and professionals at their Cushing facility on October 8. Enbridge executives spoke with dozens of attendees from across the country about the company’s goals for continuing to work with
(TVLSE, Okla.) A new season has arrived for Verified News Network (VNN). After seven years of steady innovation and collaboration, the Native-owned, independent media organization VNN is embracing a powerful transformation, carried by the winds of change and guided by the same values that have grounded it since the beginning.
Photo Courtesy: Osage Nation Health This story is part of VNN Oklahoma’s “Returning to Balance” Solutions Journalism Series. Using a solutions journalism approach, these stories highlight Indigenous led, culturally informed strategies to address challenges that disproportionately affect Native communities. "Returning to Balance" aims to inspire leaders, health