The KOSU Daily

Job Corps centers across the country — including in Oklahoma — are navigating uncertainty after a judge temporarily blocked the Trump Administration’s order to close them. An Oklahoma County judge is fining the state’s Department of Mental Health for failing to treat people in jail who are too mentally ill to stand trial. Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off tonight at the Paycom Center, as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Indiana Pacers. 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, Bluesky and Instagram at @KOSURadio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma only has one Amtrak train route — and its future is now in question. PSO customers will soon see their monthly bills increase by about $7. Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off tonight at the Paycom Center, as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Indiana Pacers. 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, Bluesky and Instagram at @KOSURadio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A spate of severe and tornado-warned storms descended upon central and eastern Oklahoma yesterday afternoon and evening. Gov. Kevin Stitt named an interim commissioner of Oklahoma’s troubled mental health department Tuesday, after lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to fire its former commissioner, Allie Friesen. Hundreds of employees have been laid off from Epic Charter Schools. 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, Bluesky and Instagram at @KOSURadio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A landmark $105 million reparations package will address the lasting impacts of the Tulsa Race Massacre. A constitutionally created board that supervises billions of dollars to fund health and wellness programs in Oklahoma is planning to file a lawsuit. Oklahoma lawmakers voted to override Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of legislation expanding health care coverage for breast cancer screenings late last week. 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, Bluesky and Instagram at @KOSURadio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma lawmakers have officially closed shop until next spring. Lawmakers overrode a veto on a bill allowing state funding for an OSBI office dedicated to missing and murdered Indigenous persons. A new Oklahoma City-funded program is diverting emergency mental health calls to social workers, peer support specialists and paramedics. 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, Bluesky and Instagram at @KOSURadio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

State lawmakers are working to finish their work in the legislative session. The leader of the mental health department is getting fired. The Sooners softball team advances in the Women’s College World Series. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The state’s top prosecutor opposes a pause on Oklahoma’s controversial immigration law. The Thunder advances in the NBA playoffs. Oklahoma is having trouble getting more people to step forward as foster parents. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Opponents of State Superintendent Ryan Walters want to opt out of his programs. Concerns are rising about bacteria in Oklahoma’s water. The Thunder needs only one more win to reach the NBA 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

New legislation puts more oversight of the state’s mental health agency. Oklahomans affected by March wildfires are getting disaster assistance. The Thunder pulls out a win in game four 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A Catholic charter school in Oklahoma is still unconstitutional. State lawmakers approve money to prosecutors to fight tribal jurisdiction. The Thunder takes a two to nothing lead in 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters faces push back from new Board of Education members. A bill to restrict wind energy projects gets pulled. A rural school district struggles with the prospect of annexation. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma’s controversial immigration law faces another pause. The Thunder pulls out a victory in Game One of the Western Conference Finals. The dairy industry is raising concerns about President Trump’s immigration crackdown. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The State’s mental health agency needs even more money than originally requested. President Trump wants all truckers to be proficient in English. Oklahoma’s population is growing. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters calls for more tax cuts. Governor Stitt wants an aluminum smelter in Oklahoma. The Thunder advances to the next level in the playoffs. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The new budget agreement for the state includes more money for education. New technology looks to increase accuracy during severe weather. The Denver Nuggets force a game seven against the Thunder. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

State leaders reach a budget deal. A computer glitch cancels licenses for medical marijuana businesses. Uninsured Indigenous Oklahomans are facing deadly choices. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma’s anti-immigration law faces a new legal challenge. The Thunder wins a much-needed game five at home. A federal agency helping farmers better manage their land faces major cuts. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Time is running out to fund the Department of Mental Health Oklahoma City is sinking according to a new study. Small-scale farmers look to pivot their operations amid federal funding cuts. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The end is near for the 2025 legislative session. Federal funding cuts force staffing shortages at Oklahoma lakes. The Thunder returns to Oklahoma City with a tie in its current playoff series. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A new report shines a light on who is taking advantage of Oklahoma’s school voucher program. Governor Stitt takes his veto pen to a bill expanding breast cancer coverage. Singer songwriter Samantha Crain talks about touring again after taking a break. 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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.