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“Almost impossible:” Oklahoma’s coronavirus surge has made ICU space hard to find

Rural and metro hospitals alike are struggling to find room for critical patients

By Catherine Sweeney

| Friday, November 20, 2020 | 1:05 pm

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Masking rules a patchwork in Oklahoma schools

Though a majority of districts require masks in some places, policies remains inconsistent

By Robby Korth

| Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 6:00 am

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Early release dates for Oklahoma prisoners just got pushed back

The state prison population is projected to grow an additional 3.6% in two years after the state Department of Corrections eliminated a method of shortening prisoners’ sentences.

By Quinton Chandler

| Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 1:00 am

Oklahoma Engaged: Voters rejected State Question 814 and put Medicaid expansion funding on lawmakers

Legislative leaders say they have few options, and cuts to traditional Medicaid or education could be on the way

By Catherine Sweeney

| Thursday, November 5, 2020 | 6:58 pm

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | 2:37 pm

Oklahoma medical experts tackle state’s ‘mixed messages’ on coronavirus

Members of the Healthier Oklahoma Coalition want to communicate with the public directly on hospital and ICU capacity, worker shortages and more

By Catherine Sweeney

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 | 6:08 pm

Oklahoma health officials ‘amplify’ guidance allowing coronavirus-infected health professionals to skip quarantine and work

The CDC guidance recommends the practice only in emergencies and only when the workers are asymptomatic.

By Catherine Sweeney

Friday, November 20, 2020 | 1:05 pm

“Almost impossible:” Oklahoma’s coronavirus surge has made ICU space hard to find

Rural and metro hospitals alike are struggling to find room for critical patients

By Catherine Sweeney

Friday, November 20, 2020 | 11:36 am

Oklahoma schools are starting to defy CDC quarantine rules

Some school leaders believe those rules are too restrictive and say masking should limit quarantines

By Robby Korth

Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 6:00 am

Masking rules a patchwork in Oklahoma schools

Though a majority of districts require masks in some places, policies remains inconsistent

By Robby Korth

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Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 5:30 am

State superintendent says she would have implemented Oklahoma schools masking mandate ‘a long time ago’

Joy Hofmeister urges all districts to create mandatory mask policies if state board won't

By Robby Korth

Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 7:36 pm

Oklahoma’s State Board of Education begs local school leaders to mandate masks

Board talks about issues in 10-hour meeting board addressing masking, Epic

By Robby Korth

Prisoners in blue graduation gowns sit during graduation ceremony.

Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 1:00 am

Early release dates for Oklahoma prisoners just got pushed back

The state prison population is projected to grow an additional 3.6% in two years after the state Department of Corrections eliminated a method of shortening prisoners’ sentences.

By Quinton Chandler

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | 7:28 pm

As hospitals and ICUs fill, Stitt administration assures Oklahomans, “We do have a bed for you.”

Officials within the administration accused critics of fear mongering and using scare tactics.

By Catherine Sweeney

Monday, November 9, 2020 | 7:07 pm

Oklahoma public health officials continue opposition to statewide mask mandates

By Catherine Sweeney

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“Almost impossible:” Oklahoma’s coronavirus surge has made ICU space hard to find

Masking rules a patchwork in Oklahoma schools

Early release dates for Oklahoma prisoners just got pushed back

Oklahoma Engaged: Voters rejected State Question 814 and put Medicaid expansion funding on lawmakers

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Oklahoma medical experts tackle state’s ‘mixed messages’ on coronavirus

Oklahoma health officials ‘amplify’ guidance allowing coronavirus-infected health professionals to skip quarantine and work

“Almost impossible:” Oklahoma’s coronavirus surge has made ICU space hard to find

Oklahoma schools are starting to defy CDC quarantine rules

Masking rules a patchwork in Oklahoma schools

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The Impact of Mining in the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer

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State superintendent says she would have implemented Oklahoma schools masking mandate ‘a long time ago’

Oklahoma’s State Board of Education begs local school leaders to mandate masks

Early release dates for Oklahoma prisoners just got pushed back

As hospitals and ICUs fill, Stitt administration assures Oklahomans, “We do have a bed for you.”

Oklahoma public health officials continue opposition to statewide mask mandates

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What Oil and Natural Gas Mean to Big-Energy Oklahoma

The Impact of Mining in the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer

Exploring the Link Between Earthquakes and Oil and Gas Disposal Wells

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