An outbreak of cases at William S. Key Correctional Center has fueled an increasing number of COVID-19 reports in this Woodward County community, where the official population of the town is now less than the number of cases of the virus.

Winter wheat is used for grain-only, forage-only or dual-purpose systems targeting cattle grazing and grain production.

Oklahoma saw an increase of 1,237 COVID-19 cases on Saturday that included a jump of 144 in Fort Supply, corresponding with hundreds of positive tests at a detention facility confirmed by the state Department of Corrections the day before.

COVID-19 has changed the learning landscape.

Garfield County remained at the moderate, or orange, risk level for COVID-19, as the number of average daily cases per 100,000 population fell for the second consecutive week for the Enid area, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

This week, there are 11 additional counties in the "orange" risk phase. OSDH continues to monitor closely the statewide hospitalization trends for COVID-19.

Oklahoma broke a promise to the class of 2021 so it could save $1.9 million. The cost to those students — in academic opportunities and scholarship dollars — cannot be calculated.

An Enid woman in the 65 and older age group was one of six more deaths announced Thursday by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, as the COVID-19 case total increased by more than 1,000.

OKLAHOMA CITY — State and construction officials Wednesday celebrated the opening of the Capitol’s new state-of-the-art visitor entrance.

Twelve more deaths and 970 cases were confirmed by the state Health Department, Wednesday, as Oklahoma moved to the 5th-highest state per rate of new cases in the nation, according to the latest White House Task Force report.

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance.

OKLAHOMA CITY — A House lawmaker said Tuesday he plans to propose a bill protecting a controversial therapy practice that aims to counsel away same-sex attractions in lesbian, gay and transgender Oklahomans.

OKLAHOMA CITY — A House lawmaker said Tuesday he plans to propose a bill protecting a controversial therapy practice that aims to counsel away same-sex attractions in lesbian, gay and transgender Oklahomans.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On the heels of a devastating weekend for law enforcement officers after the brutal attack on two police officers in Los Angeles, Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, plans to file legislation later this fall that will classify any targeted assault or threat to a law enforcement officer, first responder, national guardsman or military service member as a hate crime.

Oklahoma saw an increase of 1,091 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, with 30 more reported in Garfield County, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. There were seven additional deaths in which the virus was the cause or contributor.

A protest is forming outside the Stillwater Public Schools administration building after all athletic events were canceled earlier in the day.

Oklahoma now has more than 10,000 active cases of COVID-19, as the number of additional cases rose by 869 Monday to top out at 70,223 since the first case was confirmed in the state in March.

Two weeks ago DeAnna Ray received the phone call she has feared since early March. 

Oklahoma gained 695 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, and six more deaths were announced by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Editor’s note: This is one in a continuing series of stories by Gaylord News about Native American tribes in Oklahoma.

It was the third consecutive day the OSDH named a death from Garfield County. All 17 of the county's deaths have been Enid residents, according to OSDH data.

On Aug. 13, Commissioner Frye issued a Public Health Advisory with the support of Governor Kevin Stitt asking Oklahomans to participate in the following recommendations for the next four weeks to continue to drive down positive cases and help schools open safely:

Garfield County remained in the moderate, or orange, category, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health's risk assessment map released Friday morning.

Stillwater Public Schools is wrestling with how to provide as close to a natural experience for its students it can amid COVID-19 infection rates that have put Stillwater on the national radar. An important part of that experience is athletics and extracurricular activities.

The state recorded 771 additional cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, with 13 more deaths, including two in Garfield County, reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Federal regulators lifted protections for the American burying beetle, reclassifying the first insect identified as an endangered species to one that is threatened.

Oklahoma gained 876 cases of COVID-19, with nine deaths reported Wednesday by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Planned revisions to water quality standards adopted to address phosphorus pollution within the Illinois River watershed received mixed reviews.

Oklahoma reported the fourth-highest rate of test positivity for COVID-19 in the country in the seven-day period ending Friday, the White House Coronavirus Task Force said in its latest report, which again urged the state to take further action to slow the virus’ spread.

Some faculty at Oklahoma State are critical of the university's response to COVID-19, calling for more input and worried that the OSU dashboard's weekly reports are too seldom. 

Oklahoma gained 833 cases of COVID-19, with one new death reported Tuesday by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Today, OSDH begins the transition into their new data collection and reporting system that includes combining “confirmed” and “probable” cases. This will advance OSHD’s mission to deliver public data that best represents the current, active presence of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.

As the presidential election nears, and misinformation about voting by mail is growing, state election board officials wanted to offer clarity.