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Lawmakers, superintendents upset with lack of communication from OSDE on changes to state test scores
School district superintendents across Oklahoma say the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) never communicated that there would be a change in how state tests were scored this year, resulting in the number of students deemed academically “proficient” appearing to skyrocket from past years.
Oklahoma experts hope research, goats will encourage climate-resiliency on farms
How to use goats to purge pastures of woody plants is one of the topics expected to be covered at a Climate Resilient Farming and Living Workshop in Okmulgee this weekend. Extreme weather has been seen across the state and as the climate changes, the frequency and intensity of these events increase, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
School Bible directive response sparks criticism
A conservative parents-rights group is backing State Superintendent Ryan Walters while criticizing local school districts they say are defying his new guidelines to implement Bible education in classrooms for the 2024-25 school year. Walters stirred a debate across Oklahoma after issuing new guidance on July 24 that directed public schools...
Oklahoma ranked 48th in women's health amid concerns over abortion ban
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — A disturbing discovery last week reignites the discussion surrounding women's healthcare in Oklahoma. This was after a fetus was found in a residence hall at Northeastern State University. The University says a student came forward to seek medical attention. And while we don't know anything...
New Kansas Planned Parenthood clinic expands abortion access for Oklahomans
PITTSBURG, Kan. — A new Planned Parenthood clinic opening Monday in southeast Kansas will be the closest abortion access point for many people in the South and expects to have patients from six states in its first five days — Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. Kansas saw a 369% increase in...
Guymon announces ‘Stage 3 Water Emergency’ restrictions amid heat wave, water demand
Officials with the City of Guymon declared a "Stage 3 Water Emergency" on Thursday after several weeks of extreme heat and "extraordinary demand and water usage" have led to the city's water system exceeding its production capacity, requiring water restrictions for supply conservation.
Dog groomer works to give pets best look amidst Altus water outage
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - Water has finally been restored to the Altus community after a main break near the main treatment facility left the city without water. “It’s one of those things that happens because of the fact that we have a decade’s worth of deferred maintenance,” said City of Altus City Manager, Gary Jones. “We’re in the process of repair with major water and sewer lines.”
Yukon holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new playground at Freedom Trail Park
YUKON, Okla. — The city of Yukon held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday for a new playground at Freedom Trail Park. The new playground at the park near Interstate 40 and South Holly Avenue features basketball courts, a splash pad, shaded picnic areas, slides and imagination spaces. The park...
Edmond North student told to remove American flag from truck draws community outcry
A screenshot from an Edmond North High School student has sparked outrage on social media after the student shared that he was asked to remove an American flag from the back of his pickup truck. Edmond community members say the situation is a Constitutional rights violation, though the school has responded that...
Castillo Talks Workouts at K-State
Last week, KWON chatted with former Bartlesville Bruin basketball standout David Castillo. Castillo will be a freshman at K-State this upcoming college basketball season. He held a free basketball camp in Bartlesville last week. Castillo already went through summer workouts in Manhattan. It was his first taste of college ball...
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