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Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex closed due to increase in local COVID-19 cases

Friday, June 12 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians released an update on social media Friday morning saying that due to the increase in positive COVID-19 cases across the community, and several cases among their staff, the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex on U.S. Highway 177 east of Red Rock will be closed until further notice.A COVID-19 drive-thru testing site... Read More.

Increase in flooding concerns this weekend across southern Kansas

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

The following is information from the National Weather Service in Wichita, Ks. regarding the chance of heavy rain and flooding going into Memorial Day weekend for southern Kansas. This includes Cowley and Sumner counties.An active weather pattern will support the potential of several rounds of showers and thunderstorms over the next several days, likely... Read More.

New COVID-19 Cases in Oklahoma See Lowest Increase Since March

Monday, May 11 by Lyman James

The number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma took a slight jump on Monday, May 11, as the Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 24 positive cases, bringing the state's total to 4,613.The death toll in Oklahoma is now up to 274 as two more Oklahomans have died from the coronavirus; one occurred since Sunday... Read More.