Local headlines for Thursday, August 6, 2020:
- Health officials say 17 more Oklahomans have died from the Coronavirus. (Tulsa World)
- Role of State Epidemiologist gets diminished as pandemic widens. (Oklahoma Watch)
- Rural school students head back to classes. (Tulsa World)
- Claremore School District delays start of classes. (Tulsa World)
- White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator plans trip to Oklahoma. (NewsOK)
- Stitt’s COVID-19 funding to private schools could help wealthier families. (NewsOK)
- State gives COVID-19 contract to Stitt’s former campaign manager and advisor. (Tulsa World)
- Senator Lankford says next COVID-19 relief should be focused. (Tulsa World)
- OKC Downtown prepares for reopening. (Journal Record)
- Some casinos issue prohibition on smoking, vaping in response to COVID-19. (NewsOK)
- OKC Memorial Marathon is going virtual this fall. (NewsOK)
- Multicounty grand jury hears testimony about David Boren (NewsOK)
- Delayed tax deadline boosts gross tax receipts. (Tulsa World)
- Norman police chief says services not hurt by cuts. (NewsOK)
- Norman mayoral recall co-founder seen showing brick at car. (NewsOK)
- Bice campaign offers help with mail-in ballots. (NewsOK)
- Amazon opens new fulfillment center in Tulsa. (Tulsa World)
- Devon announces special dividend. (NewsOK)
- After Tesla, state proves it’s ready for the auto industry. (Journal Record)
- Thunder wins the third game in the new shortened NBA season. (NewsOK)
