Oklahoma City Fire Department goes on higher alert level
Masks made a difference for Oklahoma City firefighters. The department is back on alert Level Yellow as a precaution as…
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The Latest: S. Korea sees lowest virus increase in 50 days
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 50 new cases of the coronavirus, its lowest daily increase in nearly…
The Latest: Jewish observances press on amid coronavirus limits
NEW YORK — Jewish communities across the U.S. are celebrating the holiest day on their calendar within the limitations of…
Cal State Long Beach campus announces quarantine
LONG BEACH, Calif. — All California State University, Long Beach, students who live on campus have been placed in quarantine…
First Selectwoman Faces Fine For Violating CT Travel Restrictions
THOMPSON, CT – First Selectwoman Amy St. Onge may face a large fine for violating the state’s travel restrictions. She…
Foundation for OKC schools says listening to community vital to changing lives
Mélon said by listening to their community contacts at OKCPS, the foundation was able to learn the district’s desire to…
The Latest: India’s daily cases continue downward trend
NEW DELHI — India has registered 88,600 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours in a declining trend…
College football Week 4 scores, Top 25 analysis and must-see moments
It’s Week 4 and our little college football season is all grown up. There were three games featuring two Top…
OKC’s Wiggle Out Loud family music festival moving online, launching Sunday
Curtis Elam dances with Zamya Elam, 4, during the Wiggle Out Loud family music festival presented by The Children’s Hospital…
‘(Oklahoma House candidate Mauree Turner) certainly stands out’
A Republican, Barlean has political and legislative experience from when he lived in the state of Washington. A U.S. Army…
Jeff Dunham’s OKC show postponed to 2021
Superstar ventriloquist and stand-up comic Jeff Dunham has again postponed his planned Oklahoma City show due to the coronavirus pandemic.…
Unusual removal trial starts for Judge Kendra Coleman
Tracy Schumacher questions a witness before the Oklahoma Court on the Judiciary on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in the trial…
What happened to Oklahoma’s COVID-19 situation in July and early August?
LIVE UPDATES CONTINUE BELOW Update 11:01 a.m. Aug. 16: The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 544 new cases and…
COVID-19 In State Prisons: ‘It’s Supposed to be a Work Camp, not a Death Camp’
When Antonio Lucio arrived at the Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center in Vinita last month, he saw an environment where the…
Lexington, Oklahoma City lead the state’s COVID-19 hotspots
Lexington, Oklahoma City and Anadarko were among the biggest hotspots for COVID-19 infections in the past week, according to an…
Coronavirus surging in Oklahoma City’s Hispanic community
“It’s very well ingrained in our culture, as Latinx people, that we keep our family close,” Lozano said. “We keep…
Artist collective Factory Obscura lights up downtown OKC with mobile attraction Downtown Starlight
In June, the Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives partnered with Urban Land Institute of Oklahoma to release a call for project…
Oklahoma City Public Schools to return to distance learning
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Public Schools announced Friday it is returning to distance learning for at least two…
Florida Lifts State Restaurant Restrictions: Live Covid-19 Updates
“We all really don’t want to return to the harsh constraints of this spring,” Mr. Sobyanin said. The order for…
OU, Kansas State game cleared to be played Saturday
The game is on. Since Sunday, rumors began to swirl around both Oklahoma and Kansas State that Saturday’s Big 12…
Oklahoma City Celebrates Bike To Work Day With First Protected Bike Lanes In Expanding Network
September 24, 2020 Oklahoma City is celebrating Bike to Work Day on Friday, and cyclists can enjoy the ride in…
Manhattan Short Film Festival returns to Oklahoma City Museum of Art
In “The Stick,” an unrelenting little girl pursues her dream of dog ownership even as her parents’ marriage crumbles around…
Kyle Dillingham to kick off Oklahoma City Community College’s Virtual Concert Series
Violinist Kyle Dillingham plays the National Anthem before an NBA basketball game where the Oklahoma City Thunder played the Golden…
Oklahoma’s voter registration deadline nears, other states provide more time
Oklahoma’s voter registration deadline nears, other states provide more time BY TREVOR BROWN Oklahoma Watch 09/24/2020 02:30 PM …
COVID-19 hits Oklahoma prisons hard – The Journal Record
Antonio Lucio, left, inmate at Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center, with his wife, Samantha Lucio.(Courtesy photo/Samantha Lucio) When Antonio Lucio arrived…
Total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma more than 81,200
COVID-19 REPORT: Total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma more than 81,200 BY STAFF REPORTS 09/24/2020 04:30 PM The Oklahoma…
Get Free Disposable Face Masks With Drop-Offs At Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility
September 22, 2020 Oklahoma City residents can get a free box of disposable face masks every Thursday in October in…
More Than Half Of Oklahoma’s School Districts Have Reported COVID-19 Cases
No one knows how many cases of the coronavirus are present in Oklahoma schools. But, we do know there are…
United Airlines Becomes First U.S. Carrier to Make COVID-19 Tests Available to Customers
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch a COVID-19 pilot testing…
Norman City Council Requires Masks at Indoor House Parties | Oklahoma News
By KEN MILLER, Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Norman City Council voted to require that masks be worn…
As Oklahoma’s voter registration deadline approaches, other states provide more time – The Journal Record
Voters practice social distancing at the Oklahoma County Election Board for early voting for Oklahoma’s June 30 primary and special…
Total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma more than 80,100
COVID-19 REPORT: Total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma more than 80,100 BY STAFF REPORTS 09/23/2020 04:30 PM The Oklahoma…
Pandemic Taking A ‘Sobering’ Toll On Oklahomans’ Mental Health: Researcher
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on Oklahomans’ mental health, a researcher told the Tulsa City Council on Wednesday. …
Half Of Oklahoma’s School Districts Have Reported COVID-19 Cases
No one knows how many cases of the coronavirus are present in Oklahoma schools. But, we do know there are…
Redistricting petition withdrawn as legislative leaders pledge transparent process
Citing legislative efforts to create a transparent redistricting process, supporters of independent redistricting withdrew Tuesday an initiative petition seeking to…
Elton John’s North American ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour,’ including OKC show, rescheduled for 2022
As previously reported, the OKC show is to be the second Oklahoma stop on the Rock and Roll Hall of…
Oklahoma Grocery, Retail Union Urging Statewide Mask Mandate
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020, 9:21 pm By: Erick Payne TULSA, Okla. – A group that represents grocery and retail workers…
Late Justice Ginsburg To Lie In Repose
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020, 10:17 pm By: News On 6 Here are six things you should know before you set…
The Day – Bulls hire Billy Donovan as head coach
Chicago — Billy Donovan wasn’t on the market for long — hardly a shocker given he’s won everywhere he’s coached. …
Oklahoma Sees Spikes In COVID-19 Cases After Holiday Weekends
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020, 5:34 pm By: Tevis Hillis Doctors across the metro said they are not surprised by the…
As Oklahoma’s Voter Registration Deadline Approaches, Other States Provide More Time
Potential Oklahoma voters have just over two weeks to register to vote and to verify that they won’t be locked…
Drug shows promise in 1st largely minority COVID-19 study – The Journal Record
By: Associated Press September 22, 2020 A drug company said that…
Four more Oklahoma prison inmate deaths may be COVID-related
Published 12:17 pm EDT, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Four more inmate deaths may be the result of…
Putnam City Schools To Begin Transition To In-Person Learning
Monday, September 21st 2020, 8:04 pm By: News 9 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Putnam City Schools announced they will transition…
How a debate over police funding escalated in Norman, Oklahoma — and divided the town
In the three months since Norman, Oklahoma, City Council member Kate Bierman voted to redirect money meant for the police…
Oklahoma football matchup with Kansas State in doubt over COVID-19
This week’s Oklahoma football game against Kansas State is in serious doubt. Oklahoma football may be the latest Big 12…
Gabe Brown Gives Cowboys A Leg-Up at Linebacker in 2022 Class, 2021 Focused on OL
STILLWATER — Gabe Brown is a two-sport athlete at Stillwater High School and our Marshall Levenson has been all over…
OKC Doctor Admits To Using Untested Treatments For COVID-19
Monday, September 21st 2020, 5:13 pm By: Aaron Brilbeck An Oklahoma City man said he and several family members were…
Experts discuss growing opioid crisis on JR/NOW – The Journal Record
Oklahoma’s continuing battles with opioid abuse and addiction were explored during a forum organized Friday by The Journal Record. Tricia…
Oklahoma coronavirus cases rise by 1,101, two more deaths
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The number of reported coronavirus cases in Oklahoma increased by 1,101 on Monday, the fifth consecutive…
No mandate masks despite recommendation
Oklahoma governor: No mandate masks despite recommendation BY ASSOCIATED PRESS 09/21/2020 08:30 AM In this Aug. 18, 2020…
COVID-19 Vaccine Testing Begins In Oklahoma
Thursday, September 3rd 2020, 5:36 pm By: Storme Jones Oklahomans are among the first in the United States to participate…
White House Task Force Says Oklahoma 5th in New Virus Cases | Oklahoma News
By KEN MILLER, Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma had the fifth-highest rate of newly reported coronavirus cases in…
Brennon Eldred wins 1st PBR Unleash the Beast event in Des Moines
As the elite PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast returned to Des Moines, Iowa, for the first time in…
19 deaths reported in Oklahoma; COVID-19 cases near 55,000 – The Journal Record
Denise Gravitt, left, wears a mask as she cuts the hair of client Lisa Murray, right, at her salon, Beehive…
List of canceled, postponed Week 4 games
District play is here, which means the game now count. That isn’t good when it comes to game cancellations, though. …
OKC venue The Paramount Room won’t reopen
The Paramount Room on Film Row will not reopen following its closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. [Photo provided] The…
State breaks commitment to Class of 2021 in order to save $1.9 million
Rep. Chelsey Branham, D-Oklahoma City, who serves on the governor’s legislative advisory group on the distribution of another $1.2 billion…
Horn, Bice stake out opposition positions on health insurance
In 2018, Bice voted for a bill to change state Medicaid qualifications by requiring most recipients between 19 and 64…
Four selected for Humanitarian awards
Oklahoma City Public Schools has produced thousands of amazing individuals, but far too many never receive the spotlight. The Foundation…