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11/19/2025

The Chickasaw, Choctaw and Cherokee Nations are suing Gov. Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation officials and a special prosecutor in an ongoing dispute over hunting and fishing licenses on tribal reservations.

11/19/2025

Oklahoma’s Statewide Official Compensation Commission voted on Tuesday to increase the salaries of 11 statewide elected officials by a total of around $413,000 per year.

The decision rescinds a previous one to raise salaries by over $500,000, Oklahoma Voice reports.

The salary increases total around $413,000 per year.

11/19/2025

One of the biggest demands of data centers is electricity. Not only do these facilities need to power banks of computer servers, they also need to power high-intensity cooling systems.

Can Oklahoma accommodate them? Reporter Graycen Wheeler explores.

Developers are eyeing several Oklahoma communities as sites for huge, hyperscale data centers. These massive facilities can bring an influx of cash to local schools and governments, but they also demand resources.

11/19/2025

“I’ve always said, ‘I didn’t ever see no border there between Texas and Oklahoma. I just see a really Red River.’”

Texas country artist Charley Crockett was taken on tour with Evan Felker and Turnpike Troubadours. Their impact and mentorship spurred Crockett to offer his recent Grammy nomination to the band.

11/19/2025

Oklahoma funds to support food banks will stop now that the federal government shutdown is over. Still, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma expects to use the money that arrived to distribute thousands of meal boxes to eligible individuals in the coming weeks.

Oklahoma funds to support food banks will stop now that the federal government shutdown is over. Still, one food bank expects to use the money that arrived to distribute thousands of meal boxes to eligible individuals in the coming weeks.

11/19/2025

Oklahoma Supreme Court justices on Tuesday questioned attorneys about the burdens of a new law that puts more restrictions on the process used to get issues on the ballot, Oklahoma Voice reports.

Oklahoma Supreme Court justices on Tuesday questioned attorneys about the burdens of a new law that puts more restrictions on the process used to get issues on the ballot.

11/19/2025

Oklahoma voters in 26 counties considered the fate of elected officials, local taxes and more Tuesday.

Among the races KOSU was watching, El Reno Mayor Steve Jensen won another term and Edmond residents extended sales taxes. Find more results below.

Oklahoma voters in 26 counties considered the fate of elected officials, local taxes and more Tuesday.

11/18/2025

Developers are eyeing several Oklahoma communities as sites for huge, hyperscale data centers. These massive facilities can bring an influx of cash, but they also demand lots of resources — like water.

Read part two of reporter Graycen Wheeler's series.

Developers are eyeing several Oklahoma communities as sites for huge, hyperscale data centers. These massive facilities can bring an influx of cash to local schools and governments, but they also demand lots of resources.

11/18/2025

KOSU is excited to partner with Boom Town Creamery on Saturday, Dec. 6, when 20% of all sales will be donated to KOSU! Make sure to try The Spy Signal, a coffee-flavored milkshake crafted in honor of KOSU and The Spy.

KOSU is excited to partner with Boom Town Creamery on Saturday, Dec. 6, where 20% of all sales will be donated to KOSU.

11/18/2025

Oklahoma is being fined nearly $1 million for failing to implement fixes to its mental health system. The penalties are part of a consent decree requiring the agency to decrease the amount of time criminal defendants wait in county jails for treatment.

The state will continue to face monthly fines unless it significantly decreases wait times for people in the criminal justice system waiting in county jails for mental health treatment.

11/18/2025

The OKPOP Museum announced Friday it reached its funding goal of $18 million just one day before the deadline.

Public Radio Tulsa has the full story.

The museum endured years of delays and budget shortfalls before receiving a lifeline from the state in the form of a matching grant.

11/18/2025

With the federal government reopened, Oklahomans who missed out on vital food assistance are still reeling, while state lawmakers say they’re looking ahead at how to protect Oklahomans from the fallout of another gridlock in Congress.