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This week, 77 Oklahoma counties are in the “orange” risk level for the COVID-19 Risk Level System. OSDH continues to monitor closely the statewide hospitalization trends for COVID-19. The COVID-19 Risk Level System will be updated every Friday in the Situation Update at 11:00 a.m.

January 17, 1971 SLANTS Mrs. Dorothy Fisher always being friendly and helpful to customers where she works... Cecil Dollar helping a small friend by holding his balloon... Mrs. Aileen Cook, Mrs. Oleta Adams, and Mrs.

On the heels of record voter turnout nationally for the 2020 election, Oklahoma ranked last in the country in voter turnout rate. To combat this statistic, Sen. Julia Kirt filed a trio of election bills to boost voter registration and participation in the state.

Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, has filed legislation to allow Oklahoma voters to raise the standard for public school funding in the state constitution.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S.

Attorney General Mike Hunter has filed first degree murder and drug distribution charges on an alleged drug dealer and is continuing an investigation into the supply chain.

A change in an Oklahoma nurse refresher course could help supply more nurses at a time when they are critically needed.

Governor Kevin Stitt Issued Proclamation Recognizing Jan. 24-30 as Oklahoma School Choice Week In the midst of a school year like no other, Oklahoma families and educators are gearing up to safely spotlight education options during School Choice Week 2021.

Tristan Grayson, driving without a driver’s license, plea of guilty, 90 day deferred, #1 Pay $320 fine and costs, #2 Not violate any city, state or federal laws. Nelson Fuller, driving on street, not a truck route, plea of guilty, $200. Gary Wurtz Jr., no seatbelt, plea of guilty, $35.

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