COVID-19 hospitalizations, new cases down in Oklahoma, but deaths are up
The state reported a record 65 new deaths on Wednesday.
Fewer shelter beds available, as homeless count expected to rise
While the numbers of homeless people are expected to rise because of the pandemic and accompanying economic downturn, it is also having an effect on how the count is conducted in the state.
Oklahoma trying to return its $2m stockpile of hydroxychloroquine
The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office has been tasked with attempting to return a $2 million stockpile of a malaria drug once touted by former President Donald Trump as a way to treat the coronavirus.
How the CARES Act forgot Oklahoma’s most vulnerable hospitals
COVID-19 relief was meant to give a lifeline to hospitals, especially the small, rural facilities that struggled to stay open before 2020. But in states like Oklahoma, problems created by confusing guidelines could cause harm long after the pandemic.
Weeks after voting to deny Biden the presidency, Rep. Bice praises parts of his initial agenda
As Oklahoma’s delegation finds itself in the minority, the state’s newest House member is pushing for a bipartisan spirit in Washington.
‘Extremely frustrated’: Federal reserve of COVID vaccine doesn’t exist, ridding Oklahoma officials’ hopes of more shots
Oklahoma officials had planned to use the unspecified number of shots released from reserve to give more people the first dose of the vaccine.
Most of Oklahoma’s federal delegation say they support arrests, charges for those involved in Capitol riot
Meanwhile, the five House of Representatives members who objected to vote certification last week — actions some have said helped fuel the riots in the first place — continue to defend their decision to do so.
Court orders Ward to remain in prison pending appeal by state
Ward, who was twice convicted for the 1984 abduction and murder of Ada convenience store worker Donna “Denise” Haraway and featured in John Grisham’s “Innocent Man” book, had his conviction overturned by the district court late December
