Local headlines for Wednesday, August 12, 2020:
- Health officials say 13 more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19. (Tulsa World)
- Broken Arrow School District announces 33 positive test results. (Tulsa World)
- Mustang High adopts blended instruction, all others to stay in-person. (NewsOK)
- State’s six largest virtual charter schools see a 77% increase in enrollment. (Tulsa World)
- Tulsa police say one person’s actions can lead to tear gas deployment. (Tulsa World)
- OKC mayor advises police task force to keep focus. (NewsOK)
- Governor asks State Supreme Court to rehear gaming compact case. (NewsOK)
- U.S. Attorney expects a surge in cases after SCOTUS ruling. (Tulsa World)
- State Democratic Chair says she’s thrilled with Harris pick for VP. (NewsOK)
- Reports of Democratic political signs stolen and driveways vandalized. (Tulsa World)
- Admiral Twin Drive-In plans DNC watch party. (Tulsa World)
- Tulsa city counselor apologizes for Bynum remarks. (Tulsa World)
- Medical marijuana sales near 2019 high. (NewsOK)
- New data show pain felt by energy industry. (NewsOK)
- Stitt touts COVID relief for small businesses. (Tulsa World)
- Economic downturn is taking its toll on state’s railroad traffic. (NewsOK)
- OSU professor says Oklahoma would advance under expanded broadband. (Journal Record)
- Tulsa State Fair canceled. (Tulsa World)
- Big 12 moves forward with college football this year. (NewsOK)
