Author: Derek Darr

(Oklahoma City, OK) Oklahoma’s governor has asked the Trump administration to declare the COVID-19 pandemic an “Act of God” in an attempt to protect the state’s oil producers. In a letter to President Donald Trump, Gov. Kevin Stitt said he’s seeking the... Read More.

(Enid, OK) On April 16th , Enid Police Department responded to S. Van Buren in reference to storage units that had been burglarized. The victims stated that the locks had been cut off their storage units and subjects gained entry. It was reported that... Read More.

(Oklahoma City, OK) Governor Kevin Stitt spoke with members of the media this morning about the downward trajectory COVID-19 related deaths are taking and his confidence in reopening the state.

(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. House approved another $484 billion of coronavirus relief on Thursday, with the biggest chunk of the money targeted for a small business program that ran out of funds last week.With many members wearing masks and voting... Read More.

(Enid, OK) Joseph "Lew" Lewis Meibergen passed away at the age of 88 on April 16, 2020. Lew was a great man, soldier, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, hunter, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was born on September 5, 1931 in Enid, Oklahoma to the... Read More.

(Oklahoma City, OK) Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday announced details on how Oklahoma will reopen businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.Stitt said the state’s plan to reopen is based on coronavirus testing and tracing, and the state will reopen the economy in three phases.PHASE ONEDuring... Read More.

(Oklahoma City, OK) The state’s shortfall for the upcoming budget year ballooned Monday to nearly $1.4 billion as oil prices plunged to record lows and the COVID-19 outbreak continued to decimate the economy.Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt warned that even if lawmakers exhaust the remainder... Read More.

(Enid, OK) An Enid man is back in custody after he escaped from Major County Sunday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials.Ronntae Brian Stewart, 27, was a trustee at the Major County Jail when he fled from custody and stole a silver Nissan at... Read More.

(Stillwater, OK) The U.S. cattle industry lost an estimated $13.6 billion by early April this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more economic damages to agriculture are likely, according to a study commissioned by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association released this week.The research... Read More.