Local headlines for Tuesday, April 21, 2020:
- The death toll from COVID-19 rises to 143 since Late March. (Tulsa World)
- Board declares revenue failure for Oklahoma. (Journal Record)
- West Texas Crude falls into negative territory for the first time in history. (Journal Record)
- Local energy stocks fall. (NewsOK)
- Small, local businesses look to an uncertain future. (NewsOK)
- Oklahoma City is facing spending cuts as it deals with a revenue shortfall. (NewsOK)
- Mayor Bynum creates committee to consider next steps. (Tulsa World)
- Tea party groups organize “Back to Work” rallies. (NewsOK)
- Senator Lankford says no one really knows when businesses will reopen. (Tulsa World)
- State Superintendent opposes Stitt’s plan to fund private schools. (NewsOK)
- Cherokee Nation offers voluntary furloughs for employees. (NewsOK)
- Tulsa opens a former closed county building for homeless. (Tulsa World)
- Doctor says diabetics aren’t at higher risk to catch COVID-19. (Tulsa World)
- Festival of the Arts participants cope with the cancellation. (NewsOK)
- The Pencil Box donates 5,000 books to students. (Tulsa World)
