Articles from the December 23, 2020 edition
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US close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is close to a deal to acquire tens of millions of additional doses of Pfizer's vaccine in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies. A person with knowledge of...
Biden: Reversing Trump border policies will take months
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden says it will take months to roll back some of President Donald Trump's actions on immigration, tempering expectations he generated during his campaign and one that may rile advocates pushing for...
Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department sued Walmart on Tuesday, accusing it of fueling the nation's opioid crisis by pressuring its pharmacies to fill even potentially suspicious prescriptions for the powerful painkillers. The civil complaint fil...
As small businesses await new US aid, it's too late for some
NEW YORK (AP) - Clay Reynolds is starting to make peace with a gut-wrenching reality: He may have to once again close his business, Arrichion Hot Yoga and Circuit Training. The $900 billion pandemic relief package that Congress has just approved...
South Barber 7th - 12th grade help the food bank
SOUTH BARBER 7-12 RAISES $1755 FOR KIOWA'S FOOD BANK – In lieu of collecting actual food in the form of canned goods, etc., for Kiowa's Ministerial Alliance Food Bank, South Barber took a different...
Four Covid deaths in Woods County, three in Alfalfa County
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is now showing Woods County with four deaths related to Covid-19 and Alfalfa County’s death toll has increased to three. In Woods County, all the deaths were from the Alva zip code. In Alfalfa County...
Kiowa City Council gives Christmas bonuses and salary adjustments
Kiowa's city council met for its regular monthly meeting Dec. 14. Mayor Bill Watson called the meeting to order with the flag salute and prayer by Councilmember R.L. Simpson. All members attended:...
Nowak Construction awarded bid for Kiowa's major water improvement project
Kiowa's city council met Monday night in a special meeting to award a bid for the major waterline replacement project. BG Consultant Engineer Sam Johnson attended the meeting. Johnson has worked with the City of Kiowa on this project since the...
Waynoka Schools' expenditures recovering from Covid hit
Christmas break at Waynoka Schools began Dec. 19; students will return to class Monday, Jan. 4, according to a report in the Woods County Enterprise. Superintendent Scott Cline reported on the school's finances. Expenditures have normalized again...
TELL SANTA WHAT YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
Although Santa Claus couldn't hold children on his lap to hear what they want this year due to Covid-19, he did surprise a few kids with a quick appearance at the Chief Theater during the "Christmas...
Oklahoma official: Second vaccine helps expedite delivery
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The arrival of doses of the newly approved Moderna vaccine in Oklahoma week will expedite the state's effort to quickly deliver vaccinations because it doesn't require the same ultra-cold storage as the Pfizer shot, health...
Ameren purchases wind farm in northeastern Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ameren Missouri said Wednesday that it bought its first wind farm and plans to make a "transformational advancement" into renewable energy. The subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ameren Corp. said it closed on its acquisition of...
Kansas gets creative in using federal COVID-19 aid
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — In north Lawrence, the city set up 20 white-and-gray tents in a park to house people who are homeless. It's not health care, or COVID-19 tests, but federal coronavirus tax dollars are paying for the camp. "If we put our...
Kansas' Sen. Roberts exits Congress after a half century
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — After Sarah Little watched her former boss of 20 years, Sen. Pat Roberts, deliver his farewell speech on the Senate floor Dec. 10 after 40 years in Congress, she left a voicemail to express her appreciation. Later that day,...
Freedom birthdays
Happy Birthday To Dec. 24: Jim London, Terry Turner, Brandon Melkus Dec. 26: Bob Benn, Natalie Eden, Kent Ledford Dec. 27: George Leist Dec. 28: Mindy Snow, Bub McIver, Maria Fraire Dec. 29: Ethan West, Kevin Wares, Bill Burkhart, Paula Bradt, Donna...
Freedom anniversaries
Happy Anniversary To Dec. 24: Mr. & Mrs. Troy Ferguson Dec. 28: Mr. & Mrs. Charles McIver Dec. 31: Mr. & Mrs. Craig Harris Jan. 1: Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wise Jan. 2: Mr. & Mrs. Bret Smith Jan. 7: Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Burkes (Note: Send corrections, additions...
New Year, new holiday tradition: Home inventory update
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! People are busy decorating, gift-shopping and thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Tradition is one of the things that make the holiday season so special. While insurance may be the last thing on your...
Freedom United Methodist Church news
On Dec. 20, the fourth Sunday of Advent, the order of services at the Freedom United Methodist Church was: Prelude – Janell Reutlinger Announcements – We are on Facebook live at 11 a.m. Our Facebook page is Freedom United Methodist Church....
Lady Rangers 2021 basketball schedule released
(Notice: The Great American Conference announced its Council of Presidents agreed to not allow any fans for the first two weeks of games. They will look to reconsider following the games played on Saturday, Jan. 16.) ALVA, Okla. – The 2020-21...
Northwestern football announces spring 2021 schedule
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University football has completed their schedule for Spring 2021, the school announced Tuesday. The schedule for Northwestern will take place in February and March. The Rangers will take part in four...
Video released in police killing of Black man holding phone
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Body camera footage released Wednesday shows Andre Hill, a 47-year-old Black man, emerging from a garage and holding up a cellphone in his left hand seconds before he is fatally shot by a Columbus police officer. About six...
Trump vetoes defense bill, setting up possible override vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defense policy bill, following through on threats to veto a measure that has broad bipartisan support in Congress and potentially setting up the first override vote of his...
Studies find having COVID-19 may protect against reinfection
Two new studies give encouraging evidence that having COVID-19 may offer some protection against future infections. Researchers found that people who made antibodies to the coronavirus were much less likely to test positive again for up to six...
With a video filmed in secret, Trump keeps sowing chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — The video message that plunged Washington into chaos was filmed in secret. President Donald Trump stood in the White House's Diplomatic Reception Room, holiday garland and gleaming ornaments draped on the fireplace behind him. He...