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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Grocers working outside their normal aisles
While grocers are doing their best as temporary stewards of both the public health and local economy, consumers can help...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Curbside pickup, but no delivery for dispensaries
Oklahoma dispensaries will not be allowed to deliver medical marijuana during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Oklahoma...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Last week's record high for unemployment claims already eclipsed through three days this week
A record-breaking number of Oklahomans and people across the nation filed initial claims for unemployment insurance last week....
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- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Mayfair Village, with new owners, shelters in (retail) place in Oklahoma City
- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City Council to vote on small-business relief proposal
- Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for March 28, 2020
- OKC Central Chat recap: OKC Mayor David Holt addresses coronavirus-related concerns
- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Grocers working outside their normal aisles
- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Curbside pickup, but no delivery for dispensaries
- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Last week's record high for unemployment claims already eclipsed through three days this week
- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Defense contractors cope with pandemic
- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Camps help city employees stay on the job
- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Listen to The Oklahoman's daily COVID-19 podcast
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Mayfair Village, with new owners, shelters in (retail) place in Oklahoma City
Mayfair Village is back in local hands, just in time to shelter in retail place and ride out the coronavirus storm. The vintage...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 28, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Friday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $18 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $6 Oklahoma oil...
National Headlines
- The Latest: China sends medical help to Pakistan
- UK's Johnson virus positive as new outbreaks appear in US
- Friday's Sports in Brief
- Athletic trainers contributing to fight against coronavirus
- The Latest: UN says 86 staffers around world reported cases
- California lawmakers plead: fight virus, don't pack beaches
- Hawks no more: Fiscal conservatives embrace rescue package
- Trump boosts virus aid, warns governors to be 'appreciative'
- Highlights of Trump-signed $2.2T economic relief package
- Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City Council to vote on small-business relief proposal
The Oklahoma City Council will consider a $5.5 million relief package for small businesses hardest hit by interruptions due to...
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary Livestock Weighted Average Report...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for March 28, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $57 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Trump signs stimulus after swift congressional votes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift...
Trump boosts virus aid, warns governors to be 'appreciative'
WASHINGTON (AP) — After days of desperate pleas from the nation’s governors, President Donald Trump took a round of steps to...
The Latest: The coronavirus sweeps curling world
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___USA Curling says additional participants at...
4 passengers dead aboard cruise ship anchored off Panama
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Four passengers have died aboard a cruise ship now anchored off the coast of Panama and two people aboard...
US eyes new outbreaks as infections worldwide top 590,000
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans rushed to build a makeshift hospital in its convention center Friday as troubling new outbreaks...
As virus toll mounts in NY, more hospitals sought
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's battle to keep its hospitals from being overwhelmed by the coronavirus outbreak is entering a...
California restaurants say 30% to close without state aid
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that...
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Retailers get innovative to move food products
Retailers get innovative in support of grocers efforts to support local demand during COVID-19 outbreak.
IMF head says global economy now in recession
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday it is clear that the global economy has now entered a...
Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?
In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren't essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders...
Weekly Summary Corporate dividends, name changes, new listings
NEW YORK (AP) — Changes announced in corporate dividends Mar. 23-Mar. 27.
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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Best-Selling Books Week Ended March 21st.FICTION1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (G.P. Putnam's Sons)2. “The Boy...
Grains mostly higher, livestock lower.
Wheat for May rose 2.25 cents at 5.7125 a bushel; May. corn was off 2.75 cents at 3.46 a bushel, May oats gained 4.50 cents at...
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OKC Civic Life Journal: Gun shops open as coronavirus business activity limits take hold
City maintains, updates comprehensive guide to coronavirus developments as they relate to local government services.
OKC Central Chat recap: OKC Mayor David Holt addresses coronavirus-related concerns
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt joined Steve Lackmeyer in this week's OKC Central Live Chat, answering questions related to the...
Curfews extended as USAID declares aid suspension in Yemen
BEIRUT (AP) — As countries across the Middle East tighten restrictions on movement to curb the spread of the coronavirus, a...
Businesses must act now to weather financial losses from COVID-19
Many industries are facing a radical downturn in a very short period of time due to the novel coronavirus. What steps should a...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Tax preparers, payers embrace new tax filing deadlines amid COVID-19 outbreak
Like so many businesses across greater Oklahoma City, Midwest City tax preparer Sean Reed temporarily closed his offices...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 27, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Thursday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $19 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $7 Oklahoma oil...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Defense contractors cope with pandemic
When the realities of the coronavirus pandemic struck leadership at Delaware Resource Group, a defense contractor based in...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Camps help city employees stay on the job
Day camps for school-age children are helping city of Oklahoma City employees stay on the job. With schools closed during the...
Virus relief package could help Trump, Kushner businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $2 trillion legislative package moving through Congress to shore up the U.S. economy devastated by the...
The Latest: Singapore penalizing social distancing violators
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some,...
Trump's push to open economy could come at cost of lives
WASHINGTON (AP) — The contrast could hardly be more stark. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York has said that if all of his sweeping,...
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Half-million infected worldwide as economic toll rises
The human and economic toll of the lockdowns against the coronavirus mounted Thursday as India struggled to feed the...
US indicts Venezuela's Maduro on narcoterrorism charges
MIAMI (AP) — Nicolás Maduro effectively converted Venezuela into a criminal enterprise at the service of drug traffickers and...
The Latest: AP source: Salary reductions for top NBA execs
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Top NBA executives are having their base...
Ethanol plants seek rule changes to resupply hand sanitizer
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As hospitals and nursing homes desperately search for hand sanitizer amid the coronavirus outbreak,...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Listen to The Oklahoman's daily COVID-19 podcast
Welcome to the home of The Oklahoman's daily podcast dedicated to informing readers about the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
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A running guide to local dining during the ongoing pandemic
The Oklahoman's Food Dude, Dave Cathey, writes about how food-service professionals are coping with service during the COVID-19...
3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly 5 times earlier high
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous...
World leaders vow to coordinate virus response in video call
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of the United Nations told leaders of the world’s 20 major industrialized nations...
McDonald’s pulls all-day breakfast menu to ‘simplify operations’ amid coronavirus pandemic
McDonald’s is temporarily pulling its coveted all-day breakfast menu to streamline operations as the coronavirus pandemic...
Despite coronavirus, millions of workers can’t stay home. Are they safe?
Whatever the job, there is one thing many of those workers have in common – they don’t feel safe, and they are clashing with...
Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Toyota seek to restart factories
DETROIT (AP) — Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps Thursday to restart North American factories that have been...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC Mayor Holt to join Friday live chat
With many questions looming about how Oklahoma City proceeds with day-to-day life under the pandemic and what will happen with...
Grains mostly lower, livestock lower.
Wheat for May declined 11 cents at 5.69 a bushel; May. corn was up .25 cent at 3.4875 a bushel, May oats fell 5 cents at $2.61...
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What impact is the coronavirus having on OKC restaurants? Some are trying to innovate. Others are closing.
Restaurants across OKC are trying to innovate to generate revenue. Some are closing. Dave Cathey shares what he's seeing and...
The beat goes on: Locked-down Berlin clubs take party online
BERLIN (AP) — Locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the nightclubs in the German capital have decided to keep the beat...
Royals new owner patiently awaiting rescheduled opening day
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The morning dawned bright and sunny over Kauffman Stadium, just to the east of downtown Kansas City....
Senate passes $2.2T coronavirus aid plan, House votes Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a mammoth $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: What businesses are essential?
Dozens of private businesses and public spaces will be able to remain open despite Gov. Kevin Stitt ordering the closure of all...
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Receipts: 534; Last week: 157; Last year: 785 Receipts: Monday: 1,310...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Most Hobby Lobby stores remain open amid pandemic
Many Hobby Lobby stores opened for business as usual Wednesday, with reminders for customers to maintain a 6-foot distance due...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Disaster loans now available through SBA
As of March 20, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved an Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration for all of...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC issues revised emergency declaration
Oklahoma City on Wednesday issued the latest revision of Mayor David Holt's coronavirus emergency declaration, extending...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoman columnist recognizes some 'non-essential' businesses may be more essential than they seem
Edmond hairstylists Jeff and Sarah Patton were cutting and coloring like crazy Wednesday, trying to serve as many customers as...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Beef scarcity should ease as consumer demand falls and distribution system adjusts
Consumers looking for beef at their local grocer the past couple weeks probably wondered why it's so hard to find. Plenty of...
State grains
WHEAT (BU): .10 to .13 higher. 4.56-4.91. Hobart, Hooker 4.56; Frederick Lawton 4.61; Davis 4.62; Keyes, Temple 4.66; Buffalo...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 26, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Wednesday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $21 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $9 Oklahoma...
The Latest: South Korea’s central bank to provide aid
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some,...
Trump's Easter goal in war on virus a nod to faith, business
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “beautiful” idea to reopen the U.S. economy by Easter Sunday and pack church pews...
Biden calls for 'meticulous oversight' of virus aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Wednesday that the congressional aid package addressing the...
Coronavirus delivers 'body blow' to Colorado's ski industry
DENVER (AP) — Ski resorts across the West that were shut down amid coronavirus fears are grappling with an economic “body blow"...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Stitt announces 'safer-at-home' policy
The policy will require the state's most vulnerable populations remain at home until April 30.
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Department of Labor tells states to limit information provided regarding unemployment
As unemployment insurance claims spike across the nation, the U.S. Department of Labor is instructing state agencies to limit...
Airlines, others to benefit from $2 trillion rescue bill
The White House and Senate leaders agreed early Wednesday on a $2 trillion economic rescue package, the largest in the...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Rethink your options for severe weather
It's time to evaluate your severe weather precautions. The coronavirus pandemic has left many publicly used buildings...
'The whole city laid off': US jobless claims climb sky high
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’...
Preventing coronavirus spread: Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons among grocers adding sneeze guards
Walmart said it has started installing the barriers at pharmacies at Walmart and Sam’s Clubs and will install the guards at...
Judge orders environmental review of Dakota Access pipeline
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a full environmental review...
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Job postings: Businesses looking to hire amid coronavirus outbreak
Businesses are still hiring personnel This list will be updated to include companies looking to hire amid the new coronavirus...
Deferred student loans and who gets money: More details of Senate coronavirus aid released
Senate leaders released more of its toplines on a $2 trillion emergency package to help Americans and businesses hurt by the...
Watch live: White House addresses coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Partial highlights of a roughly $2 trillion package to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health care...
Grains mixed, livestock mixed.
Wheat for May advanced 18.50 cents at 5.80 a bushel; May. corn was up 1.25 cents at 3.4850 a bushel, May oats was off 3.50...
Federal judge orders environmental review of Dakota Access oil pipeline; calls Army Corps' assessment inadequate
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Federal judge orders environmental review of Dakota Access oil pipeline; calls Army Corps' assessment...
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Oklahoma coronavirus updates: Here's what we know
With the coronavirus spreading throughout the country and across the globe, here is what we know about what's going on in...
Canceled: Spring greenhouse sale set April 9-10 at Canadian Valley Technology Center’s El Reno Campus
The annual spring greenhouse sale previously planned for April 9-10 at Canadian Valley Technology Center’s El Reno Campus has...
Achievers
Braum’s has announced D. Brian Ward, of Oklahoma City, and his niece, Deighton Howell, of Edmond, have won the Braum’s Dr...
Drive-thru farmers market products offered at Cleveland County Fairgrounds; advance orders required before pickup
NORMAN — Cleveland County will be connecting the public to local food through a drive-thru farmers market each Tuesday and...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Real estate deals are drying up
A fitness center about to move in as a tenant at Market Place Shopping Center was one of the first metro-area businesses hit by...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma Employment Security Commission confirms record set for initial unemployment claims last week
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission set a record for unemployment claims during the week ending March 21, it confirmed...
Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City mayor commends state order that, while limited, broadens metro-area restrictions
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt on Tuesday commended Gov. Kevin Stitt for an order that closes "non-essential" businesses and...
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Receipts: 1,310 Feeder Steers: Medium and Large No. 1: 410 lbs. $170.15;...
Gasoline cost dips to 99 cents a gallon at some Oklahoma City retailers
When it comes to fuel prices, Oklahoma can’t be beat. AAA showed on its website Tuesday that Oklahoma had the lowest average...
State grains
WHEAT (BU): .01 higher. 4.46-4.80. Hobart, Hooker 4.46; Frederick 4.50; Lawton 4.51; Davis 4.52; Temple 4.55; Keyes 4.56;...
Brain injuries require treatment, possible compensation
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. What does the term “brain injury” mean? Brain injuries can run the gamut from relatively...
OKC Amazon employee found with coronavirus
Amazon said an employee at Oklahoma City's sort center has COVID-19, and is receiving medical care while recovering in...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 25, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Tuesday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $20.50 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $8.50...
Olympics delayed as Europe, US struggle with surging virus
NEW YORK (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics were postponed a year as coronavirus deaths and infections surged in Europe and the U.S. on...
Costco adds twice-weekly senior hour, beginning this week, to help meet coronavirus shopping demands
Costco Wholesale Club is starting a twice-weekly senior shopping hour amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Braum's founder passes away at age 92
Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy founder Bill Braum passes away at the age of 92.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City debunks rumors
Oklahoma City compiles comprehensive list of resources in response to coronavirus.
Grains mostly higher, livestock higher.
Wheat for May was off 1 cent at 5.6150 a bushel; May. corn rose 3.75 cents at 3.4725 a bushel, May oats was up 1 cent at...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Further restrictive measures in Oklahoma City to be announced Tuesday afternoon
Mayor indicates mitigation measures will be stepped up.
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City limits public access to some offices
Adoption fees are lowered and volunteering suspended at animal shelter.
Coronavirus suddenly upends campaign themes for both parties
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic and the country's collapsing economy are forcing Democrats and Republicans to...
Europe eyes smartphone location data to stem virus spread
The Czech Republic has become the first European country to announce plans to deploy a powerful but potentially intrusive...
Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
WASHINGTON (AP) — As cases of coronavirus rise, President Donald Trump said that he wants to reopen the country for business in...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Gannett launches 'Support Local' to help small businesses
McLEAN, Virginia — Gannett has announced the launch of Support Local, a platform to help communities support and access small...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Pandemic inspiring creative approaches to keeping community alive
Almost two weeks have passed since a Thunder home game against the Utah Jazz was halted just before it could start when a...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Bankers seek guidance from regulators as they develop ways to help their customers
The Oklahoma Banking Department issued guidelines Monday to help bankers provide for customers affected by the new coronavirus....
Oklahoma Corporation Commission closes offices to public until further notice
OCC closes to public The Oklahoma Corporation Commission closed its Oklahoma City headquarters, its regional office in Tulsa...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Utilities and companies that provide Oklahomans with electricity, natural gas and some phone services are suspending disconnects,...
Companies that provide Oklahomans with electrical, natural gas and phone services in some rural areas have been working with...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 24, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Monday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $20 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $8 Oklahoma oil...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Annual aerospace recruiting trip a no-go
As the coronavirus pandemic places incredible stress on the world's aviation and aerospace industry, it also has grounded a...
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Jerry Drake Varnell sentenced in OKC bomb plot case
Around 11:45 a.m. Monday just south of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, a federal judge sentenced a...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: All Oklahoma tribal casinos have suspended operations
All Oklahoma Indian casinos are now temporarily closed as each tribe seeks to do its part to help stop the spread of the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Many rentless renters get a break
Many apartment renters who fall ill, can't work, lose their job or can't pay their rent for some other reason related to the...
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Receipts: 1,310; Last Monday: 1,208; Year ago: 7,049 Compared to last week:...
The Latest: US officials working on $2 trillion rescue deal
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 381,000 people and killed over 16,500. The COVID-19...
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Trump says he wants to ease up on coronavirus related shutdowns 'pretty soon' amid concerns about economy
“You’ll see what happens,” Trump said. "It’s not going to be three or four months” before life returns to normal, Trump said....
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: City warns against flushing wipes
Oklahoma City says all those wipes being used to disinfect surfaces are trouble waiting to happen if they are flushed down the...
The Latest: Packers helping provide $1.5 million for relief
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Green Bay Packers are establishing...
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Oklahoma's Commerce Department will hold a teleconference on Tuesday to answer questions about the Small Business Association...
CVS to hire 50,000 workers, gives bonuses to employees amid coronavirus pandemic
CVS Health is hiring 50,000 workers and delivering bonuses to employees who are required to work on-site during the coronavirus...
Monday: Big layoffs, bigger hirings, massive markets swings
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global...
Coronavirus can live on surfaces for days. But it can’t travel through the mail, experts say
The World Health Organization offered similar guidance saying it is safe to receive packages from any area.
Federal Reserve to lend up to $300 billion to corporations, small businesses, and will buy more Treasuries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve to lend up to $300 billion to corporations, small businesses, and will buy more Treasuries.
OKC Civic Life for Monday, March 23, 2020
Coronavirus: Masks concern firefighters Deputy Chief of Operations Mike Walker of the Oklahoma City Fire Department said over...
Congressional rescue talks churn as viral crisis expands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2...
Regional Food Bank receives $2 million donation pledge
As food-based community service organizations are struck by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, supporters are...
Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload
The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from...
OKC businessman accused of fraud in Florida
A businessman who once served on the Oklahoma City School Board is facing accusations in Florida that he stole hundreds of...
Congressional rescue deal teeters as crisis deepens
WASHINGTON — Top-level negotiations between Congress and White House teetered Sunday over a nearly $1.4 trillion economic...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Truck drivers get recognized for the work they are doing to help keep the nation running
America just keeps on trucking. Cole Stevens, vice president of sales for Stevens Trucking in Oklahoma City, said demands for...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Shoppers can still find places to browse, if they are willing
Want to join a crowd? While many Oklahoma businesses that normally welcome large gatherings of people like movie theaters and...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump hype on auto industry and ventilators
DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump is falsely asserting how quickly automakers including GM, Ford and Tesla can manufacture...
Oil plunges deeper, ethanol ebbs and metals tarnish
Oil prices continued to crash during the week, reaching an 18-year low Wednesday near $20 per barrel. Prices are being...
Startup companies waylaid by pandemic slowdown
Viribus VR Labs scheduled a top-flight launch party to bring the Oklahoma City-based startup to the world. They lined up...
Growing sales are needed to grow a startup
Growing a successful startup company is all about growing sales. And growing sales is an expertise that Brian Bomar, CEO of...
COVID-19 shrinks OMRF workforce to skeleton crew
How long can medical research afford to wait? That’s a question we often pose at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation....
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OrderMatic chief aspires to servant leadership
The next time you push the order button at a drive-in or drive-thru, you very well could be touching the pulse of one of...
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Prairie Wolf Spirits flowing hand-sanitizer instead of vodka
GUTHRIE — As the world braces for a long, winding road to recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Erik Tekell is...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: How to cope with the 'new normal'
"New normal" can be less ominous than it sounds, if we let it be. A week after the novel coronavirus' abrupt intrusion on...
McConnell: 'Very close' on rescue package topping $1T
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House are pushing toward resolution on a ballooning $1...
Governor calls on youth to take shelter-in-place seriously
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Most Californians stayed at home on a Saturday that was unlike any its 40 million residents had ever...
As virus spreads, growing need for hospital beds, supplies
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic took an increasingly bleak toll Saturday in the U.S. and Europe, producing...
Business Fallout: Airlines beg for aid; Google launches site
The rapid worldwide spread of the coronavirus since it was first revealed in China less than three months ago has dealt an...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Survey shows city businesses hit hard by pandemic
More details are coming about aid for Oklahoma businesses and non-profits with Gov. Kevin Stitt announcing Friday night the...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Del City closing bars, restaurant dining rooms
Del City is the latest Oklahoma city to prohibit large gatherings, dine-in service at bars and restaurants and more amid the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: United Way opens COVID-19 Response Fund
United Way of Central Oklahoma has launched a COVID-19 Response Fund with a large donation from Love's Travel Stops &...
Marni Jameson, Six tips to finding your fountain
"Did you see the Fountain of Youth?” I ask Jessica, the graduate student living with us. She is freshly back from a day trip to...
Barry Stone, Seller asks about smoke alarms
DEAR BARRY: Our listing agent says we have to install smoke alarms before selling our home. We've lived here for 35 years...
Oklahoma City home show is postponed
The Oklahoma City Home + Outdoor Living Show, originally scheduled for March 27-29, has been postponed as a result of...
Stuck at home? Get in some yard, garden time
Virus issues have taken over the newspaper, private conversations and the internet, and we aren’t talking plant viruses....
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for March 21, 2020
Plains Management Goup: 6201 N Western Ave., hotel-mtel, erect, $20,500,000. No name provided: 420 W Main St., office, remodel,...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for March 21, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $44 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary Livestock Weighted Average Report...
Exceptional perennial varieties keep a garden fresh, interesting
Almost everything we encounter in life has three stages: anticipation, experience and memory. Of these, anticipation is the...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 21, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Friday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $19 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $7 Oklahoma oil...
Close to home, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association's young president grew up with experience
EDMOND — Andrew French, the youngest-ever president of the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, does not have to look...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Spring won't be the same without home shows
Spring has sprung, but with the usual popular spring events delayed because of the coronavirus outbreak, it will seem broken....
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Booming builders find buyers online
Home construction started the year with a boom in the Oklahoma City area, and two leading builders said they have seen no...
Pentagon announces Tinker change of command
The Pentagon said Wednesday that Brig. Gen. Jeffrey R. King will be assigned to serve as commander of the Oklahoma City Air...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Online dispatches from the front lines (of home sales in Oklahoma City)
Don't be fooled by any stiff upper lips: The new coronavirus is hitting real estate agents where it hurts, in home showings and...
Real estate briefs from The Oklahoman for March 21, 2020.
Treasurer's office has limited access The Oklahoma County Treasurer's Office will remain open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays...
Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for March 21, 2020
Newmark Grubb Levy Strange Beffort reports these real estate transactions: • West Wind Investments LLC paid $2.8 million to...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for March 21, 2020
The Listing of the Week has four bedrooms, plus an office, plus a bonus room, in the Rushbrook neighborhood, southeast of NW...
About Andrew French
• Name: Andrew French. • Date of birth: March 17, 1992. • Birthplace: Oklahoma City. • Lives in: Edmond. • Title/position:...
2020 campaigns go digital amid fears of virus
WASHINGTON — No more rallies. No more door-knocking. And no more in-person fundraisers, raking in dollars from dozens of...
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How can the city adapt during the pandemic?
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded reader questions Friday during this week's OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve...
Congress, White House race to draft $1T rescue package
WASHINGTON — As leaders from Congress and the White House toiled in high-stakes negotiations on a mammoth $1 trillion-plus...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Nonprofits won't be left behind by Congress, Lankford says
Sen. James Lankford assured nonprofit leaders Friday that stimulus measures include provisions to keep them afloat through the...
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3 states lock down residents
Illinois and New York state joined California on Friday in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital...
New York bans gatherings, nonessential workers to stay home
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced sweeping orders Friday that will severely restrict gatherings of any...
Business Fallout: Starbucks limits access, Target raises pay
Less than three months ago came the first reports of cases of pneumonia related to a virus first detected in Wuhan, China. The...
Bravo's Andy Cohen, 'Bachelor' Colton Underwood have virus
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the...
`Accept it': 3 states lock down 70 million against the virus
Illinois and New York state joined California on Friday in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital...
US home sales jumped to 13-year high before viral outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home sales jumped in February to their highest level in 13 years, a trend that will almost certainly be...
As virus grips nation, advocates move to halt evictions
NEW YORK (AP) — On the day after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a global pandemic, Joe Ferguson was given a batch of...
Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008
Wall Street ended the week the same way it began: in full retreat from the coronavirus.Stocks fell sharply and the price of oil...
Iran's leaders take upbeat tone even as virus deaths climb
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's leaders vowed to overcome the coronavirus outbreak in upbeat messages marking the Persian New Year...
Just get through today: Sheltering in place amid a pandemic
OAK PARK, Ill. (AP) — A week ago, I was that crazy parent. “Did you tell my friends’ parents I can’t hang out?” my teen...
Grains, livestock higher.
Wheat for May up 4.25 cents at 5.3925 a bushel; May. corn lost 1.75 cents at 3.4375 a bushel, May oats rose .75 cent at $2.62 a...
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
WASHINGTON (AP) — The income tax filing date has been pushed back from April 15, to July 15, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin...
Watch live: White House addresses coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trump administration officials descended Friday on Capitol Hill to...
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Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has decided to push the income tax filing...
Recap: OKC Central Live Chat with Steve Lackmeyer
Check out the recap of this week's OKC Central Live Chat.
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Tenants, landlords and bankers scrambling to survive pandemic's economic ruin
It’s the storm nobody saw coming until it was on the horizon. For 22 years, Jeremy and Kristy Witzke prided themselves in...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 20, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Thursday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $21.50 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $9.50...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Are your losses covered by business disruption insurance?
With many businesses having to shut down or severely limit their operations due to the coronavirus outbreak, many may be...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Are you high risk? Take advantage of special grocery-store hours
Those who are elderly or have pre-existing medical conditions are most at risk with COVID-19, so battling crowds of shoppers to...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Unemployment claims skyrocket as state is on pace for 10,000 in one week
Oklahomans are filing for unemployment benefits in droves as layoffs continue throughout the state largely due to the outbreak...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: State defers income tax payments
As COVID-19 slows down the state's economy, the state will defer some tax bills that are due April 15. The Oklahoma Tax...
Coronavirus extends across West, Californians must stay home
ROME (AP) — Italy's deaths from the coronavirus pandemic eclipsed China’s on Thursday as the scourge extended its march across...
Business Fallout: Airlines lobby for funds, Domino's hiring
It was less than 11 weeks ago that the first cases of pneumonia were detected in Wuhan, China. The speed at which what would...
McConnell unveils economic rescue plan amid virus shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled a sweeping economic rescue plan Thursday to pump $1,200...
National parks are free, but some oppose that amid the virus
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Most national parks are open as a refuge for Americans tired of being stuck at home during a pandemic,...
Virus-shocked Hollywood gets break with streaming services
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sports are on hold, theaters are closed and so are amusement parks, a disaster-movie scenario that has...
Can't make a credit card or mortgage payment? Here's how to ask for help
There are options other than missing a payment, which risks a ding to your credit report or could put your house at risk.
US seeks $3 billion to boost oil producers as prices plunge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Thursday it is seeking $3 billion from Congress to top up the country’s...
Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in state jobless claims
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this...
Thailand says all int'l arrivals need virus-free certificate
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's government is imposing stricter rules on international travel that require people arriving from all...
AP PHOTOS: Small business falls victim to virus
NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus delivered a pair of gut punches to Theodore Peck, owner of a coffee shop and bakery in...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC malls closing to prevent spread of COVID-19
Malls in Oklahoma City are closing as part of precautionary action to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Shoppes at Northpark,...
WPX Energy cuts capital expenditures budget by 25% to preserve cash flow
TULSA — WPX Energy announced this week it is reducing its planned capital expenditures for 2020 by $400 million. That equates...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Sheriff's sales, foreclosures suspended
Add foreclosures and property foreclosure sales to the list of shutdowns. The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s property foreclosure...
Unit Corp. posts about $554 million loss for 2019
TULSA — Write downs on the value of Unit Corp.’s oil and natural gas properties and contract drilling business led to a loss of...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Local researchers looking for vaccine
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center launched a research collaboration with biotechnology company Pure MHC to work...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 19, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Wednesday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $16.75 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $4.75...
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Receipts: 157; Last week: 551; Last year: 924 Receipts: Monday: 1,208...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Guns sales on the rise as anxiety over COVID-19 climbs
Gun and ammo sales are soaring in Oklahoma and around the country amid fears and worry about the COVID-19 pandemic. Guns are...
What tech considerations should I include for extended work from home plans?
What IT considerations should be included when developing a plan for my company and workers? If some or all employees work from...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: State ready financially for unemployment claims
If you are about to seek unemployment insurance assistance from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, take comfort in...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Every link in global supply chain feeling the strain
Demand uncertainty among American consumers looms as manufactuers continue to cope with slowed production from Chinese...
Stocks tumble, investors dash for cash amid recession fears
NEW YORK — Stocks tumbled more than 5% on Wall Street on Wednesday, and the Dow erased virtually all its gains since President...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Responsible remote work practices can limit feelings of isolation
Oklahoma City-based One Agents Alliance started this week with an all-employee staff meeting. But this meeting was conducted...
State grains
WHEAT (BU): .14 to .15 higher. 4.02-4.36. Hobart, Hooker 4.02; Frederick 4.06; Lawton 4.07; Temple 4.11; Keyes 4.12; Buffalo...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: We can still help each other get through this
Oklahomans are used to pitching in when disaster strikes. We want to give. We want to drop off bottles of water. We want to...
The Latest: Ships going to Honolulu won't let off passengers
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 218,000 people and killed more than 8,800. The COVID-19...
Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
WASHINGTON (AP) — By a sweeping bipartisan tally, the Senate on Wednesday approved a $100 billion-plus bill to boost testing...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Record Store Day 2020 moved to summer
Typically planned for a Saturday in April, Record Store Day is a day for the people who make up the world of the record...
The Latest: Asian shares log early losses, Tokyo down 0.8%
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on action in the financial markets (all times local):10:20 p.m.Shares in Asia have fallen, with...
Manufacturers shutter plants, travel halted as virus spreads
The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus worldwide surpassed 200,000 for the first time Wednesday and the damage...
Sick staff fueled outbreak in Seattle-area care centers
SEATTLE (AP) — Staff members who worked while sick at multiple long-term care facilities contributed to the spread of COVID-19...
Trump taps emergency powers as virus relief plan proceeds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Describing himself as a “wartime president” fighting an invisible enemy, President Donald Trump on Wednesday...
Norwegian musher achieves boyhood dream, wins Iditarod race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — As a young boy growing up in Norway, Thomas Waerner spent idle hours thinking long and hard about two...
Virus death toll spikes in Iran, with total now at 1,135
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran on Wednesday reported its single biggest jump in fatalities from the coronavirus as another 147 people died,...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City relaxes employee leave policies
The city is one of the 10 largest employers in the metro area.
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Devon Energy confirms positive test for employee
Devon Energy confirmed Wednesday one of its employees who works at the Devon Energy Center in Oklahoma City tested positive for...
US nursing homes warn of looming shortage of masks and gowns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many nursing homes risk running out of protective masks and gowns by next week because of the coronavirus,...
Earthquake shakes Utah, rattling frayed coronavirus nerves
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A moderate earthquake Wednesday near Salt Lake City temporarily shut down a major air traffic hub,...
US, Canada are closing shared border to nonessential travel
The United States and Canada agreed Wednesday to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel to confront the...
Q&A: What does 90-day tax payment delay mean for filers?
The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax...
Grains mixed, livestock lower.
Wheat for May up 9 cents at 5.0825 a bushel; May. corn fell 8.75 cents at 3.3525 a bushel, May oats rose 1.75 cents at $2.5524...
Coronavirus rocks already strained ties between US and China
WASHINGTON (AP) — Badly strained ties between the United States and China are deteriorating further with the two sides hurling...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Stitt urges Oklahomans to avoid gatherings of 10 or more and eating in restaurants
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday urged Oklahomans to avoid eating in restaurants, discretionary travel, shopping trips and...
Boeing awarding $50,000 grant to University of Central Oklahoma Foundation
Boeing recently announced it will award a $50,000 grant to the University of Central Oklahoma Foundation for a project being...
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Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Receipts: 1,208 Feeder Steers: Medium and Large No. 1: 376 lbs. $145; 435...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Urban Renewal moving forward with downtown developments during pandemic
The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority is set to move forward with selection of a developer for a residential and retail...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 18, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Tuesday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $23.50 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $11.50...
Trump pushes for economic aid package
Senators say package could approach $1T
WASHINGTON — In a massive federal effort Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans,...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Paycom using layers of precautions to stem spread of the coronavirus
Oklahoma City-based Paycom was prepared to start taking daily temperatures of employees still working at the office Tuesday to...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Laid off during outbreak? Oklahoma offers assistance to idled workers
If you are a part-time or full-time worker at a business that has been idled because of a temporary closure or scale-back in...
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission urges Oklahomans seeking unemployment compensation to file online
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is urging Oklahomans who want to file unemployment insurance claims to do so...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: During pandemic, taking workers' temperatures may be OK
With the concerns around COVID-19, can employers take employee temperatures as they arrive for work and send them home if they...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Amazon announces massive hiring boost as pandemic forces shoppers online
Amazon said it will hire for 1,400 new positions in Oklahoma to meet increased demand by online shoppers. The announcement is...
Trump pushes for massive aid from Congress, checks to public
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a massive federal effort Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to...
India's restrictive criteria for virus testing may mask toll
NEW DELHI (AP) — A British citizen appeared at a public hospital in India's capital with a cough, difficulty breathing and a...
Trump moves to blunt coronavirus' heavy impact on US economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ahead of an expected surge in coronavirus cases, President Donald Trump on Tuesday moved to blunt the impact...
Expired license? You'll get more time
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety is extending expiration dates of all recently-expired Class D Driver Licenses,...
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Mayor orders Oklahoma City bars to close, restaurants to limit service to takeout, delivery
Mandate takes effect almost immediately as city steps up effort to control spread of coronavirus.
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U.S. Small Business Administration declares a coronavirus disaster in 24 Oklahoma counties
Businesses in 24 Oklahoma counties soon will be able to seek federal low-interest disaster loans to obtain working capital as...
Govts pledge aid as global commerce seizes in face of virus
Governments and central banks are scrambling to find ways to keep businesses from going bankrupt as the virus outbreak grinds...
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Mayor closes OKC bars, limits restaurants to delivery, carry-out amid coronavirus concerns
Local restaurants adjust dining service to prepare for escalation in COVID-19 outbreak.
Building a savings cushion in a time of emergency
If you are going to stockpile anything these days, consider liquid savings.A stash of easily accessible money to tap for...
Ohio governor, an early lone wolf on virus, wins wide praise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A week before Ohio recorded any coronavirus cases, Gov. Mike DeWine delivered his first warning, banning...
Iran warns virus could kill 'millions' in Islamic Republic
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma doctors recommend broad testing, restaurant restrictions
The Oklahoma State Medical Association recommended on Monday that the state expand testing for COVID-19 as broadly as possible...
Health chief halts Ohio primary; 3 other states forge ahead
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio called off its presidential primary just hours before polls were set to open there and in three...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City area businesses report little impact from COVID-19 — for now
Though countless corporate workers began working from home this week, Ada native and Texas resident Randy Sachs reported to his...
Pending law would provide families paid sick leave, expanded FMLA
On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. What is this act? The Act is...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 17, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Monday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $25.24 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $13.25...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Time to adapt, but please don't create new math
What happens next? That’s the question for so many of us, who have spent so much of our time and energy into creating a...
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Receipts: 1,208; Last Monday: 6,933; Year ago: 8,975 Compared to last week:...
No room for a boom, Mortgage lenders aren't quite over the last rush to refinance
If you blinked, you missed the refi boom. The rush to refinance home mortgages was two weeks ago, when investors fleeing...
Amazon to hire 100,000 for surge in orders
NEW YORK — Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Nonprofits navigate unknown territory
Needed now more than ever, many Oklahoma City nonprofits are in a bind. Coronavirus has interrupted the spring calendar, a...
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Avoid pitfalls of selling home ‘as-is’
Homeowners should be wary of those who make selling their homes sound easier than it really is.
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The Latest: Report: Kentucky Derby postponed to September
The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak's effect on sports around the world (all times local):12:45 a.m.The Kentucky Derby is...
The Latest: SKorea warns churches over flouting restrictions
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 182,000 people and killed more than 7,100. The COVID-19...
As pandemic spreads, China's ex-epicenter down to 1 new case
MADRID (AP) — The battle to contain the coronavirus reached new urgency, as more governments locked down borders and ordered...
As Congress eyes economic package, Democrats seek $750B
WASHINGTON (AP) — With an urgency unseen since the Great Recession, Congress is rushing to develop a sweeping economic lifeline...
US officials: Foreign disinformation is stoking virus fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading...
The Latest: Stock market outdoes itself, but not in good way
The Latest on financial markets (all times local):4:30 p.m.Biggest drop ever. Worst day since. The stock has heard a lot of...
AP Exclusive: Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. researchers gave the first shots in a first test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday, leading off...
United to slash flights by 50 percent as bookings evaporate amid coronavirus: "It’s getting worse"
United Airlines President Scott Kirby laid out a doom-and-gloom scenario in a presentation to investors on Tuesday about the...
Virus toll in Iran climbs as lockdowns deepen across Mideast
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran reported another 129 fatalities from the new coronavirus on Monday, the largest one-day rise in deaths...
To bet or not to bet? Casinos, gamblers weigh virus concerns
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Gamblers and vacationers who had planned to visit U.S. casinos expressed a mixture of disappointment...
Financial markets in turmoil over fear of virus lockdowns
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel...
Japan nuke reactor taken offline due to delayed safety steps
TOKYO (AP) — The operator of a nuclear power plant in southern Japan was forced to shut down one of its reactors Monday because...
China allows workers to leave virus-hit province of Hubei amid efforts to kick-start the economy.
BEIJING (AP) — China allows workers to leave virus-hit province of Hubei amid efforts to kick-start the economy.
OKC Civic Life for Monday, March 16, 2020
Water shutoff policies may be adjusted Oklahoma City is working on policy changes to help residential water customers retain...
Virus restrictions tighten, disrupting daily life, worship
BARCELONA, Spain — New travel restrictions and border closures reverberated Sunday across Europe and beyond as daily life...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Count on us to get the facts right
We feel collectively displaced. Kinda lost. Kinda nervous. As the spread of coronavirus dominates our lives, Oklahomans are...
State lawmakers discuss budget concerns amid economic downturn from coronavirus, oil and gas
With the recent plummet in the oil and gas industry and national coronavirus concerns worsening, Oklahoma’s already tight...
OU's Norman campus shut down after positive coronavirus test
The University of Oklahoma will close its main campus in Norman for five days after someone there tested positive for COVID-19....
Fed takes emergency steps to slash rates and ease bank rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve took massive emergency action Sunday to try to help the economy withstand the coronavirus...
What does and doesn't work against the coronavirus? Some thoughts to consider
When did the Covid-19 outbreak become real to you? For many Oklahomans, that happened Wednesday night, when the Thunder called...
Devon Energy joins other companies to announce capital expenditure cuts as oil price war, demand worries grow
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is already predicting a production decline in crude domestically in 2021. The...
Chat recap: Page Woodson Phase Three
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded reader questions Friday during this week's OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve...
Morrison teacher's desire to teach agriculture to students earns her award
MORRISON — Curiosity drives discussion in teacher Tammy Will’s classroom. Will, who has taught at Morrison Public Schools for...
Humphreys Capital exec believes in middle America
It’s a late Friday morning and Ben Stewart, managing director of investor relations for Humphreys Capital, plans to step out...
Student sales contest attracts coeds, employers
The son of a successful salesman, Aaron Chester always knew he wanted to go into sales. But when he graduated in business from...
i2E continues connection with MaxQ Research
i2E's connection to MaxQ Research, a Stillwater company that creates validated packaging systems for blood and other biologics,...
Caregiver feels burden on assets, personal life
Hi, Helaine: I've been living with my elderly parent for two years. It wasn't intentional. It's a voluntary choice that became...
Meat prices downright rotten as shoppers face fears
Market anxiety spilled into beef and pork prices this week, sending futures contracts sharply lower. Meat demand is reactive to...
Preparing to work from home because of coronavirus? Here are some tips
Like so many businesses have done in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, New York-based Gannett — which owns The Oklahoman,...
Spain to follow Italy into lockdown for virus
BARCELONA, Spain — Spain decided Saturday to follow Italy in declaring a nationwide lockdown to slow the accelerating spread of...
The Latest: Kroenke to pay arena employees during shutdown
The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak's effect on sports around the world (all times local):12:30 a.m..Denver Nuggets and...
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Spain locks down its citizens, while France shuts nightlife
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain locked down its 46 million citizens and France ordered the closing of just about everything the...
What's Happening: Spain goes on lockdown to combat virus
Governments are responding to the coronavirus pandemic by imposing tight restrictions on businesses and ordering people to stay...
Washington confronts coronavirus with new tools and angst
WASHINGTON (AP) —President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will expand its European travel restrictions...
Americans brace for new life of no school and growing dread
Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for many days to come, no clue how to...
U.S. internet well-equipped to handle work from home surge
BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. internet won’t get overloaded by spikes in traffic from the millions of Americans now working from home...
AP sources: Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is expected to announce that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United...
The coronavirus economy: As Americans shy away from malls and movie theaters, the damage to livelihoods grows
The body blows to the economy are mounting.
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for March 14, 2020
Lingo Construction Services: 1801 Wheeler, office, erect, $4,000,000. SGA Design Group: 11333 SW 44, retail sales, erect,...
Barry Stone, Inspection report isn't repair list for sellers
DEAR BARRY: We hired a home inspector to evaluate the home we’re buying, but now we’re wondering if it was worth the money. The...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for March 14, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Paul Bianchina, Replacement timers offer simple control for exterior lights
Good exterior lighting has long been acknowledged as one of the best ways to keep your property safe and secure. But to be...
Kitchen redo story gives me sinking feelings
Rather than give my kitchen sink a hard look, a degunking and rearranging, as suggested by the how-to feature story on this...
You CAN grow your own food!
If you have always wanted to grow your own vegetables or herbs, this is the time to get started! Growing produce is a fun and...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for March 14, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a condominium in The Logan, built in 1929, restored and updated by Brent Swift Design Build. The...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for March 14, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $37 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Vertical well group names new president will Tulsa E&P trims its annual losses
OEPA chooses president The Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance, an organization that represents owners and operators of vertical...
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards
Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary Livestock Weighted Average Report...
5 practical solutions for taming the mess around your kitchen sink
It's easy to ignore the clutter around the kitchen sink as you're rinsing kale or scrubbing a frying pan. But if you stop to...
Marni Jameson, Late designer’s quest to elevate the ordinary lives on in new kitchenware line
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Inspired Home Show in Chicago was canceled amid coronavirus concerns. All journalistic objectivity aside,...
Coronavirus outbreak roundup for real estate in Central Oklahoma
Here is a rundown of issues, developments, and perspectives related to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, as it affects real estate...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for March 14, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Friday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $28.25 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $16.25...
Don't panic over stock market losses
What is going on in the markets? Why is coronavirus causing this? Stocks have gone down sharply lately, mostly due to the...
Banks preparing for pandemic impact
The Oklahoman asked the presidents of the two largest downtown Oklahoma City banks to discuss how they are responding to the...
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Chamber to act as business information clearing house during outbreak
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is stepping up to act as a clearing house for the business community as all segments of the...
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Museum of the Bible says its Dead Sea Scrolls fragments all forgeries
All of the Dead Sea fragments displayed at the Museum of the Bible are forgeries, museum officials said on Friday. The museum...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Military bases upgrade posture
The Fort Sill Army base in Lawton, where new soldiers attend basic and artillery training, will limit public access amid...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Housing market on edge; Oklahoma City Realtors brace for impact of virus
The social and economic impact of the coronavirus, not necessarily COVID-19 itself, has home buyers and sellers on edge and is...
Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, freeing up money and...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Pentagon issues U.S. travel restrictions for military
The Department of Defense said late Friday it will restrict troop movements in the United States until May. The announcement...
The Latest: Puerto Rico sees its first cases of coronavirus
The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic:Officials say tests have confirmed three cases of the new coronavirus in Puerto...
Trump declares emergency; world steps up fight against virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States declared a state of emergency Friday as many European countries went on a war footing amid...