Oklahoma's October gross tax receipts were in the double digits again, signifying continued economic growth.

DATA

• Cases 246 
• Hospitalizations 9 
• Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 11/16/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID Test.

• CASES PAST 7 days: 6 (2 vaccinated)
• CASES PAST 14 days: 16 (6 vaccinated)

ALL hospitalizations and deaths in Kiowa County were in people who were not vaccinated.

Wyoming crop progress and condition report from the USDA for the week ending November 21, 2021.

Kansas crop progress and condition report from the USDA for the week ending November 21, 2021.

Some Wyoming industry groups say the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill will be good for business in the Cowboy State.

New federal jobs data shows the number of first-time filers for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in decades.

From going out for a walk to doing some brain teasers, here are some of the top ways seniors can stay young and healthy through their brain and body.

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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I grew up in a farming community, and by late November, the harvest was complete. Crops that were a year in the making were out of the fields, and relaxation could ensue. The weather had turned to cool, crisp air, and a crackling fire burned in the fireplace on Thanksgiving Day.

Denver is implementing a new indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases continue to put a strain on the city’s hospital system, Mayor Michael Hancock announced Tuesday.