Local headlines for Wednesday, September 16, 2020:
- Health officials report seven new deaths from COVID-19. (Tulsa World)
- COVID-19 cases climb in state prisons. (NewsOK)
- OCPS students returning to classes next month. (NewsOK)
- Norman could consider more game day restrictions. (NewsOK)
- State Supreme Court denies Stitt request on gaming compact rehearing. (NewsOK)
- Tulsa considers hate crime ordinance to include LGBTQ and gender identity. (Tulsa World)
- New police initiative honors recently slain officer. (Tulsa World)
- Senior groups say absentee voting is the safest option. (Tulsa World)
- Oklahoma County begins mailing absentee ballots. (NewsOK)
- Congresswoman Horn pushes compromise relief package. (NewsOK)
- Senator Elizabeth Warren endorses Abby Broyles. (Tulsa World)
- More small businesses say they are faring better. (Journal Record)
- Businesses compete on pay as Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage. (NewsOK)
Oklahoma City approves changing the Cox Convention center into film studios. (NewsOK)
- New neon signs light up historic Route 66. (Tulsa World)