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What are new education laws in Oklahoma? What to know as school starts this fall
Fall semester is approaching for many students in Oklahoma as several state laws went into effect earlier this month related to public education. From cursive teaching requirements to diabetes information, here's a look at laws in effect as school starts:. HB 3958: Prohibits one-on-one texting between student and teacher. House...
Near-Record Lows On Friday, Rain And Storms Possible
The usual July heat has taken a break as a cold front has moved in. On Friday, expect lows in the 50s and 60s. There will be a low risk of severe weather as these storms move in around 12 a.m. on Saturday. Winds to 60 mph will be the primary concern.
Here’s What It’s Like to See Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’ In 4DX
One of the standout lines from "Twisters" comes from Glen Powell's character, a loose-cannon tornado wrangler, that has a callback to his followers, "If you feel it, chase it." Most Oklahomans have felt what it's like to be near tornadic weather, and for some, it becomes an addiction, which is why we have storm chasers and films like "Twisters" in the first place.
Focus: Black Oklahoma was at the RNC in Milwaukee. Here's what they heard
Trump is incredibly popular in Oklahoma, winning all 77 counties in 2016 and 2020. Reporters from KOSU’s Focus: Black Oklahoma were in Milwaukee to cover the spectacle from an Oklahoma political angle. Here is some of what they’ve found. Oklahoma Republican leadership confident in Trump. One Oklahoma political...
Review – ‘Twisters’ an insult to science, people of Oklahoma
Review – ‘Twisters’ an insult to science, people of OklahomaOne of the biggest film productions OK has ever seen, blockbuster "Twisters" rains down moronic psuedo-science on top of a bland, ultra-predictable story. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Headlines: Walters’ bible mandate, medical marijuana layoffs & OKC tiny homes
Several Oklahoma schools are standing against Ryan Walters’ bible mandate. (KOSU) Walters responds to Ardmore teacher’s comments online. (NewsOK) Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority lays off 29 workers. (KOSU) Appeals court throws out pot case against expectant mother. (NewsOK) Oklahomans travel to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. (KOSU)
The Porch: 'Hope's Hollywood Christmas' Filming In The Heart Of Oklahoma
It must be Christmas In July! "Hope's Hollywood Christmas" is a romantic comedy that is being shot in the heart of Oklahoma amidst the season’s extreme summer heat. The L.A. production company made sure to hire a University of Oklahoma alumni to direct and a native Tulsan as the lead actress.
Longtime OSU donors funding a scholarship program for students in rural northwest Oklahoma
Two longtime donors to Oklahoma State University will fund a new scholarship program designed to benefit rural students from northwestern Oklahoma, west Texas and eastern New Mexico, the OSU Foundation said Wednesday. The Thoma Scholars Program will be paid for through a donation from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation....
Okla. Gov. Stitt says GOP is 'clearly behind Trump' and has 'never been more unified'
Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma endorsed former President Trump after his first choice, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dropped out of the primary race earlier this year. Stitt joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett at the Republican National Convention to discuss the presidential race.
Ryan Walters responds to Oklahoma teacher's controversial Trump comment, calls for firing
An Ardmore teacher is under fire after Libs of TikTok reposted a comment made on social media about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, according to the Libs of TikTok post on X (formerly Twitter), the teacher replied to a Facebook post commenting on the unsuccessful assassination attempt, saying "Wish they had a better scope.”
New Documentary Highlights Storytelling From Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color Across Oklahoma
The Tulsa based radio news broadcast ‘Focus: Black Oklahoma’ has a new film that they are hoping inspires people to get more involved in their movement. Focus: Black Oklahoma uses citizen journalists to gather and deliver the news specifically for black, indigenous, and people of color in communities across Oklahoma using a fair, fact-based approach.
Indigenous Oklahoma woman paves the way for a beautiful tomorrow
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, homicide is one of the top 10 causes of death for Native American females under the age of 45. Native America women experienced the second highest rate of homicide in 2020, but there are efforts to stop it. Join News Four’s Joleen Chaney and First Fidelity Bank to Pay it Forward.
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