FEMA disaster relief approved for 8 states

By SOPHIE BATES Associated PressJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The President green-lit disaster relief for eight states on Friday, assistance that some of the communities rocked by natural disasters have been waiting on for months.The major disaster declaration approvals allow Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas access to financial support through the... Read More.

In a Historic First for Oklahoma, Broadband Expansion Grants Approved

OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 55,000 Oklahoma homes and businesses are one step closer to receiving high-speed internet service, thanks to votes Thursday by the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board to authorize broadband infrastructure expansion projects in 57 counties. Once all necessary agreements are executed, the 142 approved projects would provide broadband to nearly a quarter... Read More.

Burn Ban approved for Kay County

On Monday, Kay County Commissioners approved a Burn Ban that will last for 14 days. The Burn Ban will expire on March 21 unless rescinded by county commissioners.Each County Board of County Commissioners is required by law to notify a number of entities, including Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS), on the same day that any... Read More.
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Pfizer Vaccine Approved for 12-15 Year Olds

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The FDA amended the EUA originally issued on Dec. 11, 2020, for administration in individuals 16 years of age and older.In addition to receiving protection from the effects of... Read More.

Lease approved for Grand Lake Mental Health Center in Blackwell

Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council approved a lease with Grand Lake Mental Health Center to set up a mental health site at the former Red Cross Building on 13th and Ferguson.Grand Lake is currently seeking an appropriate property in Blackwell for a full-scale mental health urgent care and clinic.

Bill approved to allow Oklahomans to support restaurants and liquor stores through curbside and deliveries

It's not a done deal yet, but the Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill that would allow Oklahomans to continue to support restaurants and liquor stores through curbside sales or home deliveries.That bill now heads to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for consideration. In March, the ABLE Commission temporarily removed restrictions on alcohol delivery... Read More.