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This has been reflected by donors of KOSU, and it's been incredibly encouraging. There's still time to help defend public media: donate.kosu.org.

Oklahoma County Commissioners approved a holiday list this morning that includes Juneteenth. Before doing so, Chairman Myles Davidson criticized his fellow commissioner, Jason Lowe, for making this an issue.

Congrats to OU Daily's Willie Gillespie, Oklahoma Watch's JC Hallman and KOSU's Graycen Wheeler for winning our nonprofit's Q2 2025 Journalist Stipend Awards recognizing exceptional work in Oklahoma. ➡️Read more here: mailchi.mp/95851863cfe1/u…

New: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it is shutting down cpb.org/pressroom/Corp…

Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert said in a Tuesday news release an incident involving allegations of nude images on State Superintendent Ryan Walters' office television was a "bizarre accident," according to a review. StateImpact Oklahoma kosu.org/politics/2025-…

On the latest episode of "This Week in Oklahoma Politics," Mike in the Morning talks with KOSU News Director Robby Korth about a recent situation where State Board of Education members claimed to see nude women on the TV of State Superintendent Ryan Walters. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

KOSU and THE SPY are excited to partner with Stonecloud Brewing Company on a collaboration — we helped make a beer! Join us at our launch parties in OKC on Aug. 23 or in Stillwater on Aug. 27. kosu.org/local-news/202…

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An Oklahoma lawmaker has pleaded guilty to domestic abuse. If you're a constituent or impacted by Rep. Ty Burns' lawmaking, you'll want to read the arrest affidavit from the OSBI embedded within. kosu.org/politics/2025-…

From the release: Under the Governor’s direction, State Troopers are offering homeless individuals two clear options: 1. A ride to a treatment or housing facility. 2. A ride to jail and face prosecution if they refuse help and continue breaking the law.

Oklahoma City population: 712,919 + 1 Larry O’Brien Our newest resident Larry has been traveling this summer, but today he’s back in town for good, and made a special visit to City Hall… #ThunderUp

The new agenda for the state board meeting is out. No revocation or accreditation considerations for teachers or school districts are included in it. Ryan Walters will not be taking any action this month regarding Charlie Kirk moments of silence or teacher posts.

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KOSU and ACM@UCO welcome Oklahoma's own STRANGE for an intimate solo performance on Friday, November 7 at the ACM@UCO Live Room. 📷 ON SALE FRIDAY! eventbrite.com/e/bartees-stra… THE SPY Oklahoma Rock Show

Next week City of OKC voters will consider Oklahoma's largest municipal bond package ever. KOSU breaks down what's in it, how it works and the history of taxation in Oklahoma with help from Mayor David Holt and former Oklahoma Historical Society director Bob Blackburn. kosu.org/local-news/202…

Inbox: The mandate for the Bible in every classroom from Ryan Walters is being ended by new State Superintendent Lindel Fields.

The state of Oklahoma is attacking tribal hunting & fishing rights, saying that tribal citizens who hunt & fish without a permit from the state will be charged with a crime. kosu.org/news/2025-10-0…

New signs going up I-35 as you go into Oklahoma City. Home of the NBA Champions OKC THUNDER