Local headlines for Wednesday, March 25, 2020:
- Oklahoma’s death toll from COVID-19 increases. (Tulsa World)
- Governor Stitt is taking steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Oklahoma. (KOSU)
- Mayor David Holt commends Stitt’s order. (NewsOK)
- Mayor G.T. Bynum works to reassure residents. (Tulsa World)
- Norman Mayor announces “Stay at Home” order. (NewsOK)
- State lawmaker, two House employees test positive for COVID-19. (NewsOK)
- DHS worker tests positive. (NewsOK)
- The Oklahoma County Jail releases more than 200 inmates. (NewsOK)
- Tulsa County inmates sue over visitation policies. (Tulsa World)
- Lawyers call for limited access to Oklahoma County Courthouse. (NewsOK)
- National Guard finds itself in a battle against false rumors. (Tulsa World)
- Federal government tells state to limit information on unemployment. (NewsOK)
- State sees a record number of jobless claims. (NewsOK)
- Nearly 10,000 Oklahoma companies might need small business loans. (Journal Record)
- Tribes file lawsuit against insurance companies over casino closures. (NewsOK)
- Nonprofits are bracing for the economic hit. (Journal Record)
- Real estate deals are facing tough times. (NewsOK)
- Grocers urge shoppers to stop hoarding. (Tulsa World)
- Truckers are working to get supplies to consumers. (Tulsa World)
- Oklahoma is leading the nation for the lowest gas prices. (Journal Record)
- The founder of Braum’s has died at the age of 92. (NewsOK)
