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Pandemic still causing issues in Oklahoma

Pandemic still causing issues in Oklahoma

Pandemic continues to hit state

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The unemployment rate in Oklahoma was reported as 13.7 percent in April, up from 2.9 percent in March, according to figures released by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.
More than 35,800 residents and staff at 265 Oklahoma nursing homes and long-term care facilities were tested for the COVID-19 virus

More than 35,800 residents and staff at 265 Oklahoma nursing homes and long-term care facilities were tested for the COVID-19 virus

State tests 35,800 nursing home residents, workers

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
More than 35,800 residents and staff at 265 Oklahoma nursing homes and long-term care facilities were tested for the COVID-19 virus during May, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced. The tests were administered by the Governor’s Solution Task Force and the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
Photo courtesy Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department This is one of the new cabins at Fort Cobb State Park

Photo courtesy Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department This is one of the new cabins at Fort Cobb State Park

22 state parks to charge entry fees to fund maintenance, upgrades

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY — Entrance fees will be charged at nearly two dozen state parks starting next week, to finance deferred maintenance projects and park improvements. The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department announced it will launch a new parking pass program at 22 state parks, beginning June 15.
Photo courtesy April Heiple A sampling of the more than 400 fraudulent claims for unemployment bene- fits that have been filed against Food and Shelter for Friends, which has nine employees.

Photo courtesy April Heiple A sampling of the more than 400 fraudulent claims for unemployment bene- fits that have been filed against Food and Shelter for Friends, which has nine employees.

Charity flooded with fake unemployment claims

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Because of the coronavirus pandemic coupled with the severe downturn in the energy sector, many companies and organizations in this state have received several bogus claims fraudulently seeking unemployment benefits. A Norman charity has been bombarded with more than 400 of them.
Two gaming compacts approve by the governors office Monday afternoon.

Two gaming compacts approve by the governors office Monday afternoon.

Despite pending litigation, two new tribal compacts approved

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite pending litigation and objections from both Oklahoma’s attorney general and legislative leaders, all signs point to two new tribal gaming compacts taking effect soon. On Monday afternoon, Gov.
Guthrie house where alleged voter fraud is happening

Guthrie house where alleged voter fraud is happening

D.A. Says Voter Fraud At Guthrie House Could Not Be Proven

Michael Carrier
Friday, June 5, 2020
The district attorney responsible for deciding whether or not to prosecute the 12 to 14 adult residents of a home in Guthrie with voter fraud says she could not file charges because there was insufficient evidence that the crime of voter fraud had occurred.
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