NewsLocal News

Actions

Cherokee County Courthouse reopens after threat

Cherokee County evacuation
Posted at 11:06 AM, Feb 13, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-13 14:40:18-05

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee County Courthouse has been reopened Wednesday after it was evacuated due to a possible threat.

The courthouse and Tahlequah City Hall were both closed during an investigation of the threat. Evacuations happened at around 10:15 a.m., the Tahlequah Daily Press reported.

City Hall officials called the situation a "potential bomb/gun threat."

Everything is back open as of Wednesday afternoon. Everyone is safe and buildings are secure, officials said.

Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere.

Download our free app for Apple and Android and Kindle devices.

Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Select from these options: Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines and Daily Forecasts.

Follow us on Twitter

Like us on Facebook