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An inmate’s death in the Tulsa Jail prompts calls for its closure.The Muscogee Nation Tribal Council unanimously opposes a controversial aluminum smelter.A Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate talks about his reasons for running.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma’s interim U.S. Senator comes under fire for stock trades.Screwworm precautions are putting pressure on Texas animal shelters.Health care costs are joining fuel and fertilizer in straining farmers’ checkbooks.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma is seeing some improvement in the number of emergency certified teachers.Republican candidates for governor are talking about the plans for tax relief.Weatherford is hosting an organization dedicated to fantasy literature.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

OKC’s mayor joins others in sounding the alarm over food insecurity under President Trump. Income revenue increased in the state’s coffers despite a tax cut.Oklahoma City is wrestling with traffic and public transportation as its population grows.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Emergency responders in OKC and Tulsa are keeping busy in the high heat.Airbnb faces a lawsuit from a southeast Oklahoma tourist town.Corn and soybean growers worry the farm economy is returning to what they saw in the 1980s.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma is facing several days of hot weather.Medical marijuana advocates worry over a new state law on edibles.Indigenous communities are leading efforts to limit wildfires.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma’s top prosecutor is investigating Medicaid fraud.State forestry officials are warning of timber thefts.The Cherokee Nation is using opioid settlement money to help former inmates rebuild.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A court-ordered mental health plan for inmates moves forward.The chief of an Oklahoma tribe faces allegations of threats against a tribal representative.Oklahoma City is looking into a new design for its flag.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A candidate for Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner appears to be living in Arkansas.The state agency in charge of Oklahoma’s Medicaid program is getting a new leader.OKC Mayor David Holt delivers his 2026 State of the City Address.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A gastrointestinal illness across the U.S. makes its way to Oklahoma.A new audit shines a light on issues at Epic Virtual Charter School.Grain silos are disappearing across the Midwest and Great Plains.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A decades-long lawsuit over chicken pollution in the Illinois River moves closer to ending.Democrats are raising concerns about next month’s ballot measure on Voter ID.Indigenous elders in Oklahoma got a chance to compete and learn.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A US Supreme Court decision is impacting how Oklahoma political campaigns report spending.We remember the “Flying Aggie” Wally Funk.Canoe Slalom World Championships are coming to OKC.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Police arrest more people in a Mass Shooting at Lake Arcadia.A trade agreement delay is impacting Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers.Oklahoma is paying $145,000 for a booth at President Trump’s State Fair.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Election officials pick the order for political parties on ballots in November. New studies show more tornadoes are hitting states east of tornado alley.A new law allows an out-of-state anti-abortion group to operate in Oklahoma.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Trump Accounts officially went live over the holiday weekend. But Oklahoma parents who already have them are still waiting for the state’s contribution that lawmakers promised earlier this year.For the second time in less than a month, Oklahoma’s attorney general has sued an insurance company for allegedly denying or minimizing payments for valid hail and wind damage claims.Applications to volunteer at the 2028 Summer Olympics open next week, exactly two years before the opening ceremony. Here’s how to get involved when the games come to Oklahoma City.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma hospitals are expected to receive around $200 million less through the state’s Medicaid directed payment program.Tulsa’s Mayor Monroe Nichols has issued an executive order to form a task force to prevent domestic violence incidents.People experiencing homelessness often face barriers to accessing healthcare. A program at the University of Oklahoma is teaching future doctors how to meet their needs.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order on Sunday declaring a disaster emergency for Cleveland and Washington counties following severe storms Saturday evening.Applications to an Oklahoma scholarship program from the 2026 graduating class have increased nearly 50% from the previous graduating class.Oklahoma communities will receive nearly $13 million in federal grants to cover costs from disasters dating back nearly a decade.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Paycom on Tuesday for alleged discrimination against an employee with a severe allergy.Millions of people across the central and eastern U.S. will experience scorching temperatures this holiday weekend. Stagnant high-pressure heat is expected to last several days.Although crude reserves at the “Pipeline Crossroads of America” ticked up last week, levels are still hovering near the hub’s reported operational minimum.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Inola residents are fighting back against a planned aluminum smelter.Agriculture officials are anticipating another increase in beef prices.Ranchers face an uphill battle as Midwest prairies turn into woodlands.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A former Oklahoma trooper gets named to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement.The Caddo Nation takes steps toward self-governance.The investigation by an Oklahoma City man leads to a review of license plate reading cameras.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The leader of the Chickasaw Nation passes the torch to his son.Oklahoma is dealing with an increase in its SNAP food assistance error rate.A project to gather Indigenous boarding school stories is coming to an end.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

New information is coming out on alleged political influence by Governor Stitt.Oklahoma is losing another insurer for coverage of the Affordable Care Act.A controversial tax plan to save Norman’s Sooner Mall fails in city council.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A new study looks at the economic impact of anti-abortion policies.Oklahoma is leading the nation in electricity cutoffs.Tribal nations are struggling with the surge of artificial intelligence data centers on their land.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Three Oklahoma medical providers face charges in a federal healthcare fraud case.A new patch honoring the Osage Nation is coming to OSU athletic uniforms.Farmers in the Midwest and Great Plains are harvesting a new kind of berry.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma City is working to eliminate discriminatory language from housing agreements.Prescribed burns are helping increase Oklahoma’s turkey population.A Tulsa couple tells their story after an immigration arrest in the fall.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma's primary election saw only 1 in 4 voters turn out.Luther enacts moratorium on data center development.How immigration enforcement has unraveled one Tulsa couple’s life.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at @KOSURadio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A texting scandal prompts a Tulsa pastor to end his candidacy for Congress.The Oklahoma County Jail fails another health inspection.A new law restricts gender-affirming care for Oklahoma adults.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A measure to raise the state’s minimum wage fails at the ballot.The Republican race for governor gets reduced down to two candidates.A federal program to provide American food to the world’s most hungry is struggling.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahomans are casting their ballots in local and state elections today.A new fireworks law might not include the place where you live.We take you to the celebration of Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A new online database shines a light on evictions in Oklahoma County.Elections in the Osage Nation face a shakeup after a recount.The Iowa Tribe uses cultural connection and preservation to rehabilitate eagles.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Early voting continues in Oklahoma.A new state law helps teachers deal with artificial intelligence.The Sooners are taking on the Crimson Tide in postseason college baseball.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahomans are heading to the polls today for early voting in the state’s primaries.The people of Luther are opposing a planned data center.A new book looks at the thousands of plant and animal species in our state.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Two candidates are vying for the Republican ticket for State TreasurerNorman is considering options to deal with its unhoused populationCommunities across the Great Plains and Midwest are raising concerns over data centers.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Ethics commissioners are looking at AI generated campaign ads.Chickasaw Governor Bill Anoatubby announces his resignation.An organization helping vision impaired Oklahomans faces cuts from the federal government.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The Oklahoma County DA is filing charges in a shooting at Lake Arcadia.Flooding in northeastern Oklahoma prompts Governor Stitt to issue a disaster declaration.We remember OU and Chicago Bulls star Stacey King who died yesterday.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

New charges are coming after a fraud investigation at Tulsa Public Schools.Printing of the Oklahoma Today magazine is coming to an end this year.We have some recommendations for summer reading from Oklahoma authors.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A delay on getting minimum wage on the ballot means some dates are past due.Tulsa looks to sell its downtown bus station.Many Oklahomans are finding themselves in financial limbo over child care.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The state’s top prosecutor is challenging an aluminum smelter in northeast Oklahoma.Concerns are rising over a parasitic fly which could endanger ranchers.Rivers are slowly making a come back after federal laws tackled the problem of pollution, But other problems are looming.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The rejection of an initiative petition on open primaries faces a challenge.Muscogee Nation citizens make some changes to their tribal constitution.The 2026 legislative session ends with three pocket vetoes from Governor Stitt.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The Cherokee Nation creates a task force to look at centuries of historical records.College students could soon start earning bachelor’s degrees in just three years.The Thunder turns its attention to the off-season after defeat in game seven.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma’s high court rules against an agreement between Tulsa and the Muscogee Nation.Rural libraries are helping more people connect to the Internet.The Spurs dominate the Thunder in game six of the Western Conference Finals.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A wrong way driver in a fatal accident in El Reno faces murder charges.The Thunder hopes to close out the Western Conference Finals tonight.Researchers want to learn more about what’s living in the Ouachita National Forest.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma health leaders face a shortage of fentanyl test strips.Governor Stitt signs a bill to increase the sale of raw milk.The Thunder moves to three and two in the NBA Western Conference Finals.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Governor Stitt calls for an audit of Attorney General Gentner Drummond.A new technology hub opens in Tulsa’s Greenwood District.A recent veto by Governor Stitt is putting the state’s public television station in jeopardy.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Governor Stitt is criticizing the state’s top prosecutor over an audit request.Oklahoma City begins work on a new mental health center.The Thunder heads to Texas tonight for game three of the Western Conference Finals.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma’s high court hands down a ruling over a tribal dispute.The Oklahoma City Thunder ties up its series with the Spurs.StateImpact reporters take a look back at the 2026 legislative session.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahomans are voting for a new Insurance Commissioner this year.The Thunder looks to even up the Western Conference Finals tonight.A national competition brings kids together to judge soil.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Republican plans for Oklahomans to change Medicaid expansion falls short at the Capitol.Congress considers year-round sales of ethanol to help ease the burden at the pumps.The Cherokee Nation is using opioid settlement money to help people in recovery.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Several bills await Governor Stitt’s signature as the 2026 legislative session ends early.A former Oklahoma death row inmate gets help from reality TV star Kim Kardashian.SGA gets named MVP for the second straight year.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

New legislation could impact the rising price of gas.Tribal leaders discuss data centers on native land.Oklahoma college softball teams are hosting regional playoffs this weekend.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.