Doctors concerned about Okla. schools starting in August

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two groups of physicians recently announced that under current conditions they cannot support a statewide return to in-person learning next month at Oklahoma’s K-12 schools.

Judge halts Kiowas from using CARES money

ANADARKO — A judge with the Court of Indian Offenses has issued a preliminary injunction barring the Kiowa Tribe from spending its CARES Act funds.

PSO shining a light for customers

Tim Hushbeck, external affairs manager in Lawton for Public Service Co. of Oklahoma, hands a package of LED light bulbs to one of more than 1,300 client families at the Lawton Food Bank.

Federal judge hands Stitt another loss in tribal gambling fight

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the second consecutive week, Gov. Kevin Stitt lost a law- suit over Oklahoma’s gaming compacts. Citing the actions of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, U.S.

COVID-19 effects still wreaking havoc on ‘long-haulers’

On June 20, President Donald Trump held a political rally in Tulsa. It was his first event since the coronavirus pandemic had shut down the country. As a journalist, I was looking forward to covering it.

Schools adopt a mix of in-person, at-home learning

OKLAHOMA CITY – Public schools are adopting a mix of in-person and at-home learning for the 2020- 21 academic year. Cache Public Schools, for example, added 18 at-home “virtual learning days” to the school calendar.

Elgin Schools adapt to COVID

ELGIN – Plans for the fall semester at Elgin Public Schools include virtual classes and heavy social distancing practices for traditional schooling. In a report posted recently on the Elgin High School Facebook page, plans for opening the 2020-21 school year were announced. Aug.

COVID doesn’t stop high school sports —yet

It is full steam ahead for fall high school sports in Oklahoma. For now. That was the message Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) Executive Director David Jackson expressed during a Zoom conference call last week.

Energy industry contraction ‘matured into a bust’

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma is approaching nearly two consecutive years of decline in its oil and gas industry as indicated by the latest Oklahoma Energy Index.

Defense against lawsuit cost Guthrie almost $24K

OKLAHOMA CITY – The City of Guthrie spent nearly $3,000 a day of taxpayer funds to defend itself against a lawsuit filed by 10 individuals who objected to municipal measures imposed four and a half months ago in response to the coronavirus pandemic.