State Grain Cash Bid Prices

Oklahoma City, OK Monday March 16, 2020 OK Dept. of Ag-USDA Market News Oklahoma grain elevator cash bids as of 2:00 pm Monday. U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT (BU): .08 lower. 3.79-4.13. Hobart, Hooker 3.79; Frederick 3.83; Lawton 3.84; Temple 3.88; Keyes 3.89; Buffalo 3.92; Clinton, Davis 3.

Cost-of-Living Adjustment for State Retirees Passes

The House this week passed legislation that would grant a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to state retirees in six of the state’s pension plans. House Bill 3350 passed 99-0.

Gas Prices Drop Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks

Oklahoma gas prices have fallen 15.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,294 stations. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 19.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 41.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Swadley’s Fine Fare Coming to Roman Nose State Park

Meals at Roman Nose State Park – and six other state parks – are in for a drastic change. That’s because the state will no longer run the restaurants, instead bringing in Swadley’s Bar-B-Que as a vendor.

Closures Announced in Blaine County

These are some of the most recent closures reported in nearby communities. Visitation at Blaine County Jail has been suspended. As soon as the video system is up and running, tele-visitation will be restored, according to Undersheriff David Robertson.

Mercy Hospitals to Restrict Access to Visitors

While national attention around COVID-19 continues to accelerate, the healing ministry of Mercy remains focused on the safety and health of our patients and coworkers. Mercy leaders are working around the clock to keep our community safe.

Today in History

Today is Wednesday, March 18, the 78th day of 2020. There are 288 days left in the year. In 1766, Britain repealed the Stamp Act of 1765. In 1922, Mohandas K. Gandhi was sentenced in India to six years' imprisonment for civil disobedience. (He was released after serving two years.

COVID-19: Keep Calm and Practice Social Distancing

The situation facing our nation is largely unprecedented in our collective memory. Some residents remember the dark days after 9/11. There have been scares involving other outbreaks that petered out before reaching pandemic levels.