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KOSU Radio Central and northeast Oklahoma's NPR affiliate. Local news and independent music.

Established in 1955, KOSU is a member-supported public radio network that operates 91.7 KOSU in central Oklahoma including Stillwater and Oklahoma City and 107.5 KOSN in northeast Oklahoma including Tulsa, Bartlesville and the Grand Lake area. KOSU can also be heard at 107.3 in south Tulsa, at 88.3 in Stillwater, and at 94.9 in Ponca City. Reaching thousands of listeners every week, KOSU features

local music with The Spy and distinguished public radio news and information service with award-winning local news coverage and NPR news content. KOSU also features signature public radio news and cultural programs from PRX, American Public Media and independent producers.

A handful of grocery stores in rural Oklahoma cities are going to close their doors in August.
07/15/2025

A handful of grocery stores in rural Oklahoma cities are going to close their doors in August.

07/15/2025

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is welcoming its tiniest visitors for a special Saturday morning program designed just for infants and their parents.

Babies at the Museum invites little ones ages 0-24 months to experience museum galleries with toys, storytime and other activities specifically designed for their age group. KOSU decided to stop by and meet some of the guests.

https://www.kosu.org/local-news/2025-07-15/babies-at-the-museum-brings-oklahoma-citys-youngest-art-enthusiasts-closer-to-masterpieces

While pointing to mismanagement as the cause of mass layoffs and program cuts at Epic Charter School, state officials ag...
07/15/2025

While pointing to mismanagement as the cause of mass layoffs and program cuts at Epic Charter School, state officials agreed Monday to hire an accounting firm to investigate further and recommend corrective action.

Get the full story from Oklahoma Voice.

Mismanaged budget resulted in mass layoffs at Epic, state officials say.

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is welcoming its tiniest visitors for a special Saturday morning program designed just f...
07/15/2025

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is welcoming its tiniest visitors for a special Saturday morning program designed just for infants and their parents.

A “Blue Alert” was issued from North Texas last week following the injury of a federal officer. Why were Oklahomans aler...
07/15/2025

A “Blue Alert” was issued from North Texas last week following the injury of a federal officer. Why were Oklahomans alerted? KOSU explains.

A “Blue Alert” was issued from North Texas last week following the injury of a federal officer. Why were Oklahomans alerted?

Oklahoma State Parks visitors will be able to chow down on site again. Lookout Kitchen restaurants at five parks are reo...
07/15/2025

Oklahoma State Parks visitors will be able to chow down on site again. Lookout Kitchen restaurants at five parks are reopening after being closed for nearly a week over unpaid royalty and utility payments.

Plaintiffs opposing the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School announced Monday they are dropping their lawsuit ...
07/15/2025

Plaintiffs opposing the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School announced Monday they are dropping their lawsuit following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that barred the school from opening.

Get the full story from StateImpact Oklahoma.

Plaintiffs opposing the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School announced Monday they are dropping their lawsuit following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

A former head of multiple state agencies will have to pay $20,000 and is barred from public office for two years as part...
07/15/2025

A former head of multiple state agencies will have to pay $20,000 and is barred from public office for two years as part of a settlement agreement for ethics violations during her tenure.

An ice storm in northern Michigan early this spring left 145,000 people without power. Three months later, clean-up effo...
07/14/2025

An ice storm in northern Michigan early this spring left 145,000 people without power. Three months later, clean-up efforts are focused on millions of acres of forest, where broken and fallen trees could affect the area's long-term health.

Get the full story from Harvest Public Media.

A three-day ice storm in northern Michigan early this spring left 145,000 people without power, some for weeks. Three months later, clean-up efforts are focused on millions of acres of the state's forests, where broken and fallen trees could affect the forest's long-term health.

This week, the U.S. Senate will vote on whether to claw back already allocated funding for public media. There are a lot...
07/14/2025

This week, the U.S. Senate will vote on whether to claw back already allocated funding for public media. There are a lot of myths about what federal funding actually means for local stations like KOSU, so we thought we’d dispel them.

As the vote approaches, we need your help! Swipe for information about how to call your Senator and let them know how important KOSU is to you.

A new rule removes race and gender considerations from federal farm programs. Advocates say that could mean "less food f...
07/14/2025

A new rule removes race and gender considerations from federal farm programs. Advocates say that could mean "less food for the community," Harvest Public Media reports.

A new rule removes race and gender considerations from federal farm programs. The move comes after the Trump administration terminated or paused millions of dollars worth of funding meant to support small farmers and ranchers, as well as diversity efforts.

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission approved a motion to pursue prosecution against the Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission for alle...
07/14/2025

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission approved a motion to pursue prosecution against the Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission for alleged financial disclosure rule violations.

In recent years, the Gamefowl Commission has pushed to lower the penalties for cockfighting.

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission approved a motion to pursue a case in district court against the Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission for alleged violations.

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Established in 1955, KOSU is a member-supported public radio network that operates 88.3 in Stillwater, 91.7 KOSU in Oklahoma City, and 107.5 KOSN in northeast Oklahoma including Tulsa, Bartlesville and the Grand Lake area. KOSU can also be heard at 107.3 in south Tulsa and at 94.9 in Ponca City. Reaching thousands of listeners every week, KOSU is a distinguished public radio news and information service with award-winning local news coverage and NPR news content. KOSU also features signature public radio news and cultural programs from NPR, Public Radio International and independent producers. Listeners around the globe can access news, join social media networks, download podcasts, and hear a live web stream. KOSU is a conduit for community, connecting people to each other and the world. Through the vibrant exchange of information, ideas and culture, on-air, online, and face-to-face, KOSU explores the human condition, creating a uniquely Oklahoma media experience that compels the mind and nourishes the spirit.