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10/13/2026

Kratom and its synthetic compounds will likely be a focus at the Oklahoma State Capitol next session, as lawmakers wrestle with how to regulate the addictive “gas station drug” showing up in overdose death toxicology reports across the state.

Kratom and its synthetic compounds will likely be a focus at the Oklahoma State Capitol next session, as lawmakers wrestle with how to regulate the addictive “gas station drug."

10/13/2026

Thousands of people celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City on Monday. This year’s theme, “Sovereignty in Motion,” highlighted the vibrancy of Indigenous communities and showed how Native people embody movement.

Thousands of people celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City on Monday.

10/13/2026

In a surprising turn of events, the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board rejected the application for what would have been the nation's first publicly funded religious school Monday.

StateImpact Oklahoma has the full story.

In a surprising turn of events, the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board rejected the application for what would have been the nation's first publicly funded religious school Monday.

10/13/2026

Former Oklahoma Senator and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is defending the Trump administration’s plans to livestream the military ex*****on of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.

The Pentagon said it plans to livestream the military ex*****on of the Fort Hood shooter. Despite bipartisan concern, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is defending the decision.

10/12/2026

Monday is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and KOSU Indigenous affairs reporters Sarah Liese and Thomas Pablo checked out one of Oklahoma City’s marquee celebrations: events at the First Americans Museum.

For the past several years, OKC Mayor David Holt (Osage) has proclaimed official recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day from FAM. But this year’s designation held extra significance, as it marks the first after Oklahoma City Council passed a resolution that recognizes the day annually, regardless of who is in city leadership and whether they pass their own measure.

Editor’s note: This post was reuploaded to correct a misspelling of Kelli Mosteller’s name.

10/12/2026

Sargento has developed a natural American cheese, hoping to give consumers classic melt without added ingredients. Harvest Public Media got to learn how it works.

Sargento has developed a natural American cheese, hoping to give consumers classic melt without added ingredients.

10/12/2026

Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world’s dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient.

Harvest Public Media has the full story.

Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world’s dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient.

10/12/2026

Happy Monday! Check out this week's Oklahoma Music Minutes, featuring HAFFWAY, Kaitlin Butts, Spencer Christian and Vince Gill, plus a throwback from Flaming Lips.

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

10/12/2026

An Oklahoma company is using artificial intelligence to build what it calls the “Brains of Oklahomans.” It's designed for market research, but it has been able to predict political races as well. Still, some experts have raised concerns.

An Oklahoma company is using artificial intelligence to build what it calls the “Brains of Oklahomans.” It's predictive AI tech designed for market research, but it has uses in politics, and some experts have raised flags.

10/12/2026

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has concerns with a proposed air quality rule update. Although officials say the new rule won't apply to a controversial aluminum smelter, Drummond’s office worries it could make an easier path for the facility.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has identified several concerns with proposed changes to state air quality rules. Environmental officials say they wouldn’t apply to a planned smelter.