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Creek County Literacy Program Offers Free Tutor Training Workshop to Caring Grands Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help Creek County’s first and second-graders improve their reading, writing, and basic math skills. Twenty percent of adults in Creek County 18 to 24 years old do not have a high school diploma. Ten percent of adults in Creek County 25 years of age and...
Oklahoma State Department of Education to be investigated by state watchdog agency
OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid calls for a probe of state Superintendent Ryan Walters, Oklahoma lawmakers announced a legislative watchdog agency would investigate spending concerns at the state Department of Education, where Walters is chief. Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, announced Thursday he directed the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency to investigate. LOFT answers to the Oklahoma […]
Oklahoma governor encourages discussions across party lines
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt is urging Oklahomans to “disagree better” when they’re discussing controversial political topics or their differing faiths. At an event derived from the Disagree Better initiative started by the National Governors Association, the Republican governor pushed Oklahomans to engage in civil discourse in political discussions. Stitt serves as the vice […]
Oklahoma prosecutors hear about violence against health care workers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Hospitals have seen a significant increase in violence against health care workers, prosecutors were told Thursday. “It is kind of getting to a tipping point,” said Maggie Martin, Oklahoma Hospital Association chief legal officer. Her remarks were made to those attending the District Attorneys Council meeting in Oklahoma City. Over the years, […]
Severe Storms and Dangerous Heat Possible for Oklahoma
Summer is still raging on in Oklahoma! More days of dangerous heat are expected for Oklahoma. But a weak cold front will move through Thursday bringing severe thunderstorms to the state. Before the cold front heads to Oklahoma, we'll have another day of dangerous heat. High temperatures will be near...
Oklahoma's Schools Grappling With Rise In Chronic Absenteeism Rates
In our Oklahoma's Own Focus on Kids, we're taking a closer look at the problem of chronic absenteeism in schools. According to a study by The Associated Press and Stanford University, last year, about 12 million students were considered chronically absent in 42 states and Washington D.C., where data was available.
Legislator calls on Oklahoma Corp. Commissioner Todd Hiett to resign
On Thursday, Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, announced he is calling on Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett to resign. The call for resignation comes as allegations of sexual molestation and public drunkenness have taken a political spotlight on Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Hiett.
Oklahoma Republicans Call for Impeachment Investigation into Walters
OKLAHOMA CITY — Several House Republicans have signed a letter asking for an investigation into “alarming” actions from state Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Board of Education and asked for an inquiry into whether the “failures” justify impeachment. Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, wrote the letter and sent it to House Speaker Charles McCall […]
Sweeping lawsuit challenging Oklahoma's teen parole policy inches toward trial
Dwain Thomas has appeared on the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board’s violent offender docket five times since 2010. At every hearing, the 44-year-old prisoner had a positive recommendation from parole investigators and a superb behavior and employment history. But the parole board has consistently declined to advance Thomas to a more intensive stage-two...
In Oklahoma, hydration is front and center for high school football practice
With football practice beginning to take the field over the last two weeks, states such as Oklahoma are putting a greater emphasis not just on proper hydration but smart practice habits. Three days out of the next nine days in Oklahoma are forecasted to be in the triple digits. The...
What books have been banned or challenged in Oklahoma? It's complicated.
According to PEN American's Index of School Book Bans, these books have been banned or have been proposed to be banned over the years at various Oklahoma public schools. In addition, a second list shows the books "investigated" by then-Attorney General John O'Connor. O'Connor's investigation, however, was short, and he later said...
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