KFOR:
Latest on our possible storm system next week. Still looks like the storm system tracks across Oklahoma Wednesday and Thursday. If this forecast holds Oklahoma should get decent moisture out of the deal. Rain, t’storms and even wintry precipitation possible depending on the exact path of the storm. Stay tuned as new data comes in we will update the forecast.
KOCO:
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,711 new cases on Wednesday, which tipped the Sooner state past the one million mark.
One million Oklahomans have been infected with COVID-19, which is roughly one in four people.
See also: Flu Cases Rising In Oklahoma While State Moves Past Peak In Omicron Cases
KFOR:
The House of Representatives State Powers Committee voted to advance a bill that will extend protections in Oklahoma from a potential federal firearm ban.
HB2984 continues what the Second Amendment Sanctuary State bill does, adding protections for firearm-owning Oklahomans, but it also adds protections for law enforcement.
Representative David Hardin, R-District 86, who authored HB2984, referenced his own 40-year career in law enforcement, and his current position as a legislator in the fact that both positions take an oath to protect the constitutional rights of Oklahomans.
Rep. Hardin posed this bill that in the event that the federal government were to ever give an order to confiscate firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition, law enforcement will not be penalized for disobeying that order.
America.
KOCO:
According to the health department, Tuesday’s seven-day rolling average for the number of new cases reported is 2,774.
The state’s total provisional death count, according to the CDC/NCHS, stands at 13,672 as of Tuesday; that’s 78 more deaths compared to the previous day’s update.
Health officials reported that there are 47,301 total active cases and that the recent three-day average hospitalizations stand at 1,696. Officials also reported that there are 67 pediatric hospitalizations.
KOCO:
The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Monday reported 2,237 new COVID-19 cases across the state since Saturday, bringing the total cumulative number of the state’s positive cases to 997,783.
According to the health department, Monday’s seven-day rolling average for the number of new cases reported is 2,981.
The state’s total provisional death count, according to the CDC/NCHS, stands at 13,594 as of Monday; that’s 62 more deaths compared to Friday’s update.
Health officials reported that there are 50,355 total active cases and that the recent three-day average hospitalizations stand at 1,916. Officials also reported that there are 74 pediatric hospitalizations.
KFOR:
Legislators from across Oklahoma headed to the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday to begin this year’s session.
On Monday, Gov. Kevin Stitt held his fourth ‘State of the State’ address to begin the 2022 legislative session.
During the speech, Stitt addressed the coronavirus pandemic, schools, and the budget. He also spoke about his ongoing fight regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s McGirt ruling.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said he wants to “eliminate” the state’s 4.5% sales tax on grocery products.
Stitt made the remarks during his State of the State address on Monday to kick off the 2022 legislative session.
“Oklahoma is just one of 13 states that taxes groceries, and ours is one of the highest,” Stitt said. “Many Oklahomans are already struggling under the weight of record inflation. Let’s give them more help this year.”
The Oklahoma Tax Commission projects the state sales tax levied on groceries would earn the state $306 million in Fiscal Year 2023.
KFOR:
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 2,614 new COVID cases Saturday.
Oklahoma has had 995,546 COVID cases since the pandemic began in March 2020.
The current seven-day average for new cases is 4,556.
There are 59,850 active COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma as of 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5.
Oklahoma has had 13,532 COVID-related deaths since March 2020 as of Friday, Feb. 4.
There were 2,007 Oklahomans hospitalized with COVID-19 on average over the past three days. Authorities also noted that there were 82 pediatric hospitalizations for COVID-19 included in that number. The three day average reported on Friday was 1,994 hospitalizations, including 80 pediatric.
Thanks to southerly winds, Tulsa is looking at a high temperature above freezing for the first time since Tuesday.
The temperatures, which could range from the upper 30s to low 40’s across Tulsa and Green Country, will help much of the snow that fell over the past few days.
The National Weather Service in Tulsa recorded 6.8 inches of snow in the city between Feb. 2-4, but some areas east of Tulsa saw more snowfall, according to News On 6 Meteorologist Megan Gold.
KSWO:
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 4,742 new Coronavirus cases in the state Friday.
The seven-day average of new cases currently stands at 5,688.
According to OSDH, there are currently 67,444 active cases of the Coronavirus across Oklahoma.
Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control reported 51 new deaths from the Coronavirus in Oklahoma.
KFOR:
Rother served in Guatemala during the country’s civil war, which was a dangerous time to be a leader of a church.
In 1981, he was murdered for his faith. The people responsible for his death have never been caught.
“He had courage that he wanted to stay and go back to Guatemala to share his faith and share the love that he had of his people and then that love is gonna be transferred here to Oklahoma,” said Theresa Hurt.
Rother was beatified by the Catholic Church, making him the first U.S. born person to be recognized as a martyr and beatified.
Archbishop Paul Coakley and Shrine Executive Director Leif Arvidson announced that the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine will be dedicated during a public mass on Friday, Nov. 4.
KFSM:
A Republican Oklahoma lawmaker has proposed legislation that would allow teachers to be sued if they promote contradicting religious beliefs held by a student.
Senate Bill (SB) 1470 was proposed by Senator Rob Standridge and is dubbed the “Students’ Religious Belief Protection Act.”
“No public school of this state, as defined pursuant to Section 1-106 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, shall employ or contract with a person that promotes positions in the classroom or at any function of the public school that is in opposition to closely held religious beliefs of students,” Standridge’s proposal reads.
KSWO:
More than 4,000 new Coronavirus cases were reported in Oklahoma Thursday.
The seven-day average now stands at 6,247.
According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, there are currently 76,107 active cases of the virus statewide.
The CDC reported 69 new deaths from the virus statewide. So far, 13,481 deaths have been attributed to the virus across Oklahoma.
Winter storm warnings remain on Thursday and should expire pre-dawn Friday as the last wave of energy exits the state to the northeast. Some moderate to heavy snow bands will exit far eastern OK early Thursday morning but the final upper trough to the west will bring at least another chance for some snow across the region this afternoon and evening. The remainder of precipitation will be mostly light, but there will be a chance to add another 1 to 3 inches of snow on top of the snowpack later Thursday. The vector of the wind may also produce some lake effect snow near and south-southwest of some area lakes. This could bring some scattered snow showers into the Tulsa metro at times throughout the day. But the higher chances will be later Thursday afternoon and evening as the last piece of energy with this system moves across the area.
KFOR:
Officials are reporting more than 4,500 new COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma.
On Wednesday, data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that the state has had 983,937 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since March of 2020. Latest models: Higher snow totals expected in central OK
That’s an increase of 4,588 cases since Tuesday’s numbers.
At this point, officials believe there are 88,354 active cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oklahoma has seen 13,412 deaths as of
Wednesday. That’s 71 additional deaths from Tuesday’s numbers.
KFOR:
Health leaders are reporting 2,400 new COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that the state has had 979,349 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since March of 2020.
That’s an increase of 2,435 cases since Monday’s numbers.
At this point, officials believe there are 98,659 active cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oklahoma has seen 13,341 deaths as of Tuesday. That’s 8 additional deaths from Monday’s numbers.
KFOR:
Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a State of Emergency in Oklahoma as a winter storm approaches.
Stitt signed Executive Order 2022-02, declaring a State of Emergency in all 77 Oklahoma counties.
“The winter storm is expected to include a mix of freezing rain, sleet, snow, strong wind gusts, and low temperatures across the state beginning Wednesday, which may result in power outages and hazardous road conditions,” a statement from the Governor’s Office says.
KFOR:
Health leaders are reporting 4,800 new COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma on Monday.
On Monday, data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that the state has had 976,914 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since March of 2020. Body found in river identified as missing OK man
Officials reported 8,386 new cases on Sunday, and 4,873 new cases on Monday.
At this point, officials believe there are 102,018 active cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oklahoma has seen 13,333 deaths as
According to the Earthquake Notification Service, two aftershocks occurred shortly after the initial earthquake.
One was a 2.1M quake near Renfrow around 11:46 a.m. at a depth of 0km.
The second aftershock was a 2.5M quake, with a depth of 2km, that occurred around 12:06 p.m. near Medford.
U.S. Sen. John Boozman has introduced legislation to designate the 3,000-mile Butterfield Overland Trail as a national historic trail.
Boozman filed S. 3519 this month. It is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; Martin Heinrich D-N.M.; John Cornyn, R-Texas; and Roy Blunt, R-Mo.
Boozman said the national historic trail designation is important for the states — including Arkansas — through which the trail runs.
“A national historic trail designation recognizes the Butterfield Overland Trail’s important role in the growth and development of our country,” he said. “I will be working with my colleagues to ensure this path carved out and traversed by America’s pioneers is appropriately preserved for future generations to visit and learn about.”
The trail exited Fort Smith at E Street, going west across the Poteau River. A wagon bridge was later built on the site, but it no longer exists. Not much out there at all, any more.
