Terri Silva is the second female police officer to work with the ONPD
Terri Silva, Osage, is the second female police officer to work with the ONPD. Photo by Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan/Osage News
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Features and Multimedia Reporter
Ramon-Sauberan worked as a freelance reporter for Indian Country Today Media Network for more than two years. She was also a freelance reporter for Patch.com, a hyper-local newspaper in the Seattle-Tacoma area and reznetnews.org, an online newspaper covering topics in Indian Country. She's had internships at The Daily Times in Farmington, N.M., the St. Cloud Times in St. Cloud, M.N., Wick Communications in Green Valley, A.Z., and Patch.com in Washington State. She is a graduate of the American Indian Journalism Institute and The New York Times Student Journalism Institute.
Mashunkashey worked in the court system as a mediator during land disputes for 30-plus years
Bill Mashunkashey Sr. worked in the court system as a mediator during land disputes for 30-plus years. Photo by Benny Polacca/Osage News
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Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Nation remains opposed to wind farm development in Osage County; Nation officials say they will pursue other efforts to prevent Wind Capital Group project from being built
The Osage Nation has dropped its appeal against builder Wind Capital Group in the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Nation plans to pursue other avenues to prevent a 94-turbine wind farm project in western Osage County. Courtesy Photo
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Treasurer William Kemble challenges Congressional subpoena over six months of emails demanded; ON Trial Court Judge to rule on case
William Kemble, Osage Nation Treasurer, takes his oath of office. He is being investigated by the Second Osage Nation Congress for allegations of malfeasance in office. Osage News File Photo
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Notice of appeal has been filed in federal court, to be considered in 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
The Nation recently filed an appeal to federal court in it's battle against Wind Capital Group. The Nation seeks to stop construction of a 94-turbine wind farm. Courtesy Photo
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Judge denies injunction request against Wind Capital Group; Judge says ‘case is built on speculative concern’
A federal judge ruled against the Osage Nation in the wind farm dispute Dec. 15 at the U.S. District Court house in downtown Tulsa. Photo by Benny Polacca/Osage News
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Both Osage and Wind Capital Group say their stakeholders will lose money if federal judge rules against either side
Courtesy Photo
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Nation has asked for preliminary and permanent injunctions to prevent the facility construction from moving forward
Nation has asked for preliminary and permanent injunctions to prevent the facility construction from moving forward. Courtesy Photo
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Echo-Hawk stresses the importance of Natives practicing Indian Law for their tribes and nations
Seasoned Indian law attorney Walter Echo-Hawk speaks to the Second Osage Nation Congress on Nov. 15 about a proposed project, which would expand the federal Indian law program at the University of Tulsa where he is an adjunct faculty member. Photo by Benny Polacca/Osage News
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Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Payout will be $155,136 per full share
The Osage Trust Team signs the Osage Trust Case Settlement Oct. 21 at the Department of Interior headquarters in Washington D.C. Osage News File Photo