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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 18

Early this morning, Congress voted to strip away $1.1 billion in already approved funding for public broadcasting. This loss creates an immediate hole of $300,000 in KOSU’s budget. Will you help us fill this funding gap? Donate at the link below. kosu.secureallegiance.com/kosu/WebModule…

KOSURadio's tweet image. Early this morning, Congress voted to strip away $1.1 billion in already approved funding for public broadcasting. This loss creates an immediate hole of $300,000 in KOSU’s budget.

Will you help us fill this funding gap? Donate at the link below.

kosu.secureallegiance.com/kosu/WebModule…

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KOSU@KOSURadio · 3 h

In the aftermath of allegations of nude women on State Superintendent Ryan Walters' office television, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services has referred the investigation to the county sheriff. @StateImpactOK kosu.org/local-news/202…

KOSURadio's tweet card. In the aftermath of allegations of nude women on State Superintendent Ryan Walters' office television, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services has referred the investigation to the county...

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KOSU@KOSURadio · 4 h

TICKET GIVEAWAY! @MarkJLenderman & The Wind are coming to @cainsballroom on Friday, September 5 and we have tickets to give away! Enter to win a pair of tickets before the contest closes at noon on Monday, August 4. kosu.org/music/2025-07-…

KOSURadio's tweet card. Enter for a chance to win tickets to see MJ Lenderman & The Wind at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa on Friday, September 5, 2025.

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KOSU@KOSURadio · 5 h

Experts call diabetes a public health epidemic in Oklahoma. Special barriers for Latinos around accessing basic preventative health care and education mean they are among the most harmed by the disease, even while they have the lowest rate of prevalence. kosu.org/health/2025-07…

KOSURadio's tweet card. Experts call diabetes a public health epidemic in Oklahoma. Special barriers for Latinos around accessing basic preventative health care and education mean they are among the most harmed by the...

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KOSU@KOSURadio · 6 h

The latest episode of @focusblackok features stories on how the "Ban the Box" movement makes higher education accessible to people convicted of crimes, the new curfew restricting minors from downtown Tulsa after 9 p.m. on weekends, and more. Listen now. kosu.org/podcast/focus-…

KOSURadio's tweet card. This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features stories on how the "Ban the Box" movement makes higher education accessible to people convicted of crimes, the new curfew restricting minors from...

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KOSU@KOSURadio · 7 h

The Osage Nation has been trying to plug orphaned oil wells with a $19 million grant. But a key question has emerged: who is responsible for cleaning up the land and these wells? Allison Herrera reports for @OsageNews. kosu.org/energy-environ…

KOSURadio's tweet card. Reclaiming Our Water, Part 1: Ever since the Osage Nation received a grant totaling over $19 million, the Department of Natural Resources has been trying to accurately identify how many wells are...

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KOSU@KOSURadio · 8 h

State officials are sounding off on allegations from State Board of Education members about nude images on a television in State Superintendent Ryan Walters' office. Here are the latest updates. @StateImpactOK kosu.org/local-news/202…

KOSURadio's tweet card. State officials are sounding off on allegations from State Board of Education members about nude images on a television in State Superintendent Ryan Walters' office.

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KOSU@KOSURadio · 9 h

Happy Monday! Check out this week's Oklahoma Music Minutes, featuring @benrector, Tenkiller, @OtherLives, Roy Ferguson and the Royals, and @_joshfudge. kosu.org/music/2025-07-…

KOSURadio's tweet card. KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute features musicians and bands from across the state. Discover some new tunes and maybe your next favorite musician.

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KOSU@KOSURadio · 10 h

OG&E withdrew a rate review request because it plans to resubmit the application once a new bill requiring the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to allow "construction work in progress" becomes law. @StateImpactOK kosu.org/energy-environ…

KOSURadio's tweet card. Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners (OCC) on Wednesday approved OG&E's application to withdraw its rate review request, which cites a bill regulators say could raise customers' monthly bills.

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 25

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters told board members at a Thursday State Board of Education meeting his department will continue to pursue new initiatives announced this summer, despite backlash. @StateImpactOK kosu.org/education/2025…

KOSURadio's tweet card. State Superintendent Ryan Walters told board members at a Thursday State Board of Education meeting his department will continue to pursue new initiatives announced this summer, despite backlash.

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 25

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections finalized the purchase of the state’s last private prison Friday morning, after concerns about its safety continued to surface. kosu.org/local-news/202…

KOSURadio's tweet card. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections finalized the purchase of the state’s last private prison Friday morning, after concerns about its safety continued to surface.

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 25

On the latest episode of "This Week in Oklahoma Politics," @KOSUMichaelC talks with agriculture and rural issues reporter @AnnaPopeKOSU about her recent story on Oklahoma asking for a waiver to restrict candy and soft drinks from SNAP. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/okl…

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 25

The Delaware Nation is suing the town of Hinton over threats from the municipality to shut off water and sewage to the tribe’s casino. kosu.org/local-news/202…

KOSURadio's tweet card. The Delaware Nation is suing the town of Hinton over threats from the municipality to shut off water and sewage to the tribe’s casino.

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NWS Norman@NWSNorman · Jul 25

Hot again today. Heat indices are expected to rise above 100 degrees across all but northwest Oklahoma, with the highest heat indices in southern Oklahoma and north Texas. Stay hydrated. Stay cool. #okwx #texomawx

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 25

Supporters of an Oklahoma campaign to legalize marijuana for people over 21 will soon start gathering signatures. In 2023, Oklahoma voters turned down State Question 820, which would have legalized recreational marijuana. kosu.org/local-news/202…

KOSURadio's tweet card. Supporters of an Oklahoma campaign to legalize marijuana for people over 21 will soon start gathering signatures.

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 25

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters said he will require every district in the state to offer all students free lunch using existing funding. @readfrontier fact-checked claims on school funding and found several false and half-true statements. kosu.org/politics/2025-…

KOSURadio's tweet card. After Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters said he will require every district in the state to offer all students free lunch using existing funding, school officials pushed back.

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 25

9:04 PM - Flash flooding in N Central OK. #okwx

@@NWSFlashFlood@NWSFlashFlood · Jul 25

Flash Flood Warning including Enid OK, North Enid OK and Lahoma OK until 12:15 AM CDT

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 24

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

BBen Mullin@BenMullin · Jul 24

scoop: donations to NPR and PBS stations have exploded, with donors across the country giving in unprecedented numbers since Congress cut federal funding nytimes.com/2025/07/24/bus…

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 24

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., blocked a resolution that would require the Department of Justice to release all documents related to deceased, convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday. kosu.org/local-news/202…

KOSURadio's tweet card. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., blocked a resolution that would require the Department of Justice to release all documents related to deceased, convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein on...

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 24

5:20 PM - The risk for flooding along the Oklahoma Highway 50 corridor, north of Mooreland, has increased due to recent heavy rainfall. #okwx

IIEMBot OUN@iembot_oun · Jul 24

OUN issues Flood Advisory for Harper, Woods, Woodward [OK] till Jul 24, 8:15 PM CDT mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/f/2025-O-…

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KOSU@KOSURadio · Jul 24

Some health care leaders worry rural hospitals could be hit hard by Medicaid spending reductions. Oklahoma and Kansas could face some of the highest risk of hospital closures and service reductions. @HarvestPM kosu.org/2025-07-24/rur…

KOSURadio's tweet card. Health care leaders worry rural hospitals could be hit hard by Medicaid spending reductions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." In the Midwest and Great Plains, Oklahoma and Kansas could face the...

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