Oklahoma lawmakers to consider reducing ambulance reimbursement rates

OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill set to be considered Tuesday could force rural emergency service providers to shut down by reducing a needed source of funding, a leader of the state’s Ambulance Association said Monday. But a Senate lawmaker said the proposed …

Thanks for supporting KGOU and our service to Oklahoma!

This is the Manager’s Minute. We recently completed our spring fundraiser and received contributions from more than 300 listeners. Thanks to everyone who donated, including our sustaining givers. We appreciate your support. (If you didn’t get a chance to …

Stitt selects replacement for Oklahoma Supreme Court justice ousted by voters last year

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday appointed a Woodward attorney to serve on the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Travis Jett’s selection marks Stitt’s fourth appointment on the state’s highest court. The court has nine members.  “I’m committed to using all …

Special investigator to review ‘multiple disturbing discoveries’ with Oklahoma agency, Stitt says

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday said he will appoint a special investigator to look into the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The announcement was made in consultation with Commissioner Allie Friesen, and amid “ …

Prom 2025 photos of Oklahoma high school students

NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMANKole DeFate and Bowynn Stuchell, juniors at Granite Public Schools, pose for a photo on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Promenade on Main Street in Granite, Okla.Provided By Yolanda DeFateScenes from the John Marshall High …

Lawmakers remember 1995 Oklahoma City bombing during joint session

FOR THAT IMPACTFUL CEREMONY. KEEP THIS GOING. DON’T LET THESE PEOPLE THAT PERISHED. DON’T LET THEIR MEMORY VANISH INSIDE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CHAMBERS REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS ALL MEETING UNDER ONE GOAL TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO WERE KILLED, THOSE …

Employees at Oklahoma delivery center catch drugs in package before it was shipped

YEAH. THE OKLAHOMA BUREAU OF NARCOTICS SAYS THIS IS A TECHNIQUE THAT DRUG TRAFFICKERS HAVE USED FOR A WHILE, WHETHER THEY USE IT TO SMUGGLE DRUGS IN OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY. NOW, IN SOME CASES, THEY EVEN ACTUALLY WILL LET THEM GO THROUGH WITH IT OR EVEN GO …

Stitt appoints Travis Jett to Oklahoma Supreme Court

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday announced he’s selected Travis Jett as the next Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice. Jett will succeed former Justice Yvone Kauger, who served on the court from 1984 to 2024, but resigned in December after losing her …

Crane flies are emerging across Oklahoma: What to know about the insects

Whether you call them crane flies or "skeeter" hawks, the spindly-legged flying insect is an annoyance to humans and a plaything for pets every spring. Crane flies begin to emerge from grassy areas around this time of year, and can be seen …

Gov. Stitt names newest member of Oklahoma Supreme Court