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Final cleanup to begin at Cushing's Hudson Refinery Superfund site

Wed, Sep 23 Listen
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is partnering with Land O' Lakes over the next year to perform final cleanup of the Hudson Petroleum Refinery. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

Slow economy, Arkansas lotto affecting OK lottery

Wed, Sep 23 Listen
A new lottery in Arkansas, which begins Monday, and a slumping economy are bringing down lottery revenue sales in Oklahoma. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

OK gaming revenue hits record amid recession

Wed, Sep 23 Listen
Despite nationwide economic woes, state revenue from casinos hit an all-time high in fiscal year 2009. KOSU's Jordan Nelson reports.

Grimm recognized as OK's Teacher of the Year

Wed, Sep 23 Listen
An English teacher from Will Rogers High in Tulsa was recognized as Oklahoma's Teacher of the Year Tuesday. KOSU's Michael Cross reports.

Different forms of gov run OKC, Tulsa

Fri, Sep 18 Listen
The city of Tulsa elects a new mayor this November. It's a leadership position of both administrative and political duties, but down the inter-state, Oklahoma City runs its government differently. Dr. Robert England is a political science professor at Oklahoma State University, and he says both systems work. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

American Banjo Museum opens in OKC

Mon, Sep 14 Listen
The American Banjo Museum is opening its doors in Bricktown in the hopes of bringing travelers from around the world to Oklahoma City's entertainment district. KOSU's Michael Cross reports.

Lucille's Restaurant burns in Mulhall

Thu, Sep 3 Listen
Early Wednesday morning, a fire destroyed Lucille's Restaurant in Mulhall. A popular eatery for both its food and music, the restaurant was connected to the old Oklahoma State Bank constructed in 1893. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

Couple teams up for billiard announcing

Wed, Sep 2 Listen
A husband and wife team recently made a stop in Oklahoma City to serve as announcers of the sport of billiards. John McGuire reports on how they work together in promoting a lesser-known sport.

Universities and schools on guard for swine flu

Tue, Sep 1 Listen
The swine flu has made a reappearance this fall, and nearly all schools and universities in Oklahoma have made plans to prevent it. KOSU's Jordan Nelson reports.

Local hotline helps gambling addicts

Mon, Aug 31 Listen
A local hotline dedicated to helping with community resources and suicide prevention is now helping people who have an addiction to gambling. KOSU's Michael Cross reports.

Group says school Web sites need more transparency

Fri, Aug 28 Listen
The advocacy group Oklahomans for Responsible Government says Oklahoma's school districts should be posting more than just the football team and the lunch menus. KOSU Capitol Bureau Chief Michael Cross reports.

Deadline looms for Mercury Marine decision

Thu, Aug 27 Listen
The towns of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and Stillwater, Oklahoma, are very similar, but by the end of this week, one town will lose one of its major employers. Whether Mercury Marine leaves Fond du Lac or Mercruiser leaves Stillwater, it all depends on the actions of around 850 production workers in Wisconsin. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

OKC schools work to improve grad rate, send kids to college

Mon, Aug 24 Listen
The Oklahoma City school district is making changes this year to help more kids graduate from high school and go to college. The changes include a partnership with Tulsa Public Schools after both districts were put on probation by the State Department of Education earlier this year. KOSU's Michael Cross reports.

OK making most of stimulus funds so far

Thu, Aug 20 Listen
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 passed in late February, and while the president says it will take time to see results, many people still question its $787 billion price tag. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

More Oklahomans applying for concealed-carry license

Wed, Aug 19 Listen
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says somewhere between 82 and 83,000 Oklahomans currently have concealed-carry licenses and that number is growing. New and renewing applications jumped from about 18,000 in 2008 to nearly 34,000 in 2009. KOSU's Michael Cross reports.

Boone Pickens tours finished west end zone project

Tue, Aug 18 Listen
OSU alum T. Boone Pickens toured the newly renovated Boone Pickens Stadium Monday morning and says the project was well worth his money. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

Cash for Clunkers program picking up steam in OK

Fri, Aug 14 Listen
More than 250,000 so-called "clunkers" have been traded in around the country since the federal government's Cash for Clunkers program began the end of July. Also known as the Car Allowance Rebate System or CARS, the program was given another $2 billion to keep it going well into September. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

OSU's renovated Old Central ready for students

Tue, Aug 11 Listen
Oklahoma State University will re-open four renovated or expanded buildings in time for the academic year to begin on Monday. One of those buildings includes the oldest higher education structure in the state. KOSU's Gideon Thompson has the story of grand Old Central.

Scientists test new blood clot medication

Mon, Aug 10 Listen
Every year, 900,000 people in the United States develop blood clots after joint replacement surgery, and a third of them die from complications. Now, a group of Oklahoma scientists is testing a new drug, which could reduce the number of clots and complications from previous treatments. KOSU's Michael Cross reports.

Record Number of Oklahomans on Food Stamps

Fri, Aug 7 Listen
The number of food stamp applications in Oklahoma continues to break records. Yesterday, the Department of Human Services announced more than 500,000 Oklahomans received assistance in July, and that number is uncharted territory. DHS officials say food stamp applications are clear indicators of a suffering economy - especially in a state like Oklahoma with high levels of poverty. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

U.S. Census reaching out to African American communities

Wed, Aug 5 Listen
The U.S. Census Bureau is reaching out to leaders in the African American communities of the state. Oklahoma officials are wanting to improve overall participation in the once per decade survey taking place next year. KOSU's Michael Cross reports.

Why Route 66 still matters

Thu, Jul 30 Listen
Route 66 is an American icon, but today it serves more as a tourist destination than a crucial path for transporation. KOSU's Jordan Nelson set out to ask why Route 66 is still so special and what the future might hold for the Mother Road.

Prue plans for 4-day school week

Tue, Jul 28 Listen
A new state law allows Oklahoma school districts to choose how they calculate a school year. In the past, students were required to spend five six-hour days a week in the classroom, but for the first time this year, districts have the option of switching from 180 days to 1,080 hours a year. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

State DHS faces budget cuts

Mon, Jul 27 Listen
Oklahoma's Department of Human Services faces cuts in the 2010 budget of about 1.5 percent. KOSU's Michael Cross reports on how DHS is coping with the downturn in the budget and the economy.

Local emergency workers conduct terrorist simulation

Fri, Jul 24 Listen
After the Murrah Federal Building bombing and especially after 9-11, local law enforcement and first responders teamed up to train for any and all terrorist situations. One such scenario took place on Wednesday, and KOSU's Michael Cross was there to catch all the action.

More Oklahomans discovering community transit

Thu, Jul 23 Listen
Community transit systems have been around for a long time, but as gas prices fluctuate and Americans look for ways to save money, more people are experimenting with local transit routes. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports.

State's immunization rate improving

Wed, Jul 22 Listen
Oklahoma used to be ranked in the bottom five in child vaccinations until efforts picked up a few years ago from state and local health departments. Now, Oklahoma ranks 25th, and officials hope to keep increasing the number of immunized children. KOSU's Michael Cross reports.

Cherokee Nation citizens bike to remember

Tue, Jul 21 Listen
Last week, a group of Cherokee Nation Citizens completed a long journey with special significance ... on bicycle. KOSU's Jordan Nelson reports.

Cronkite's Oklahoma Connection Remembered

Mon, Jul 20 Listen
NBC National Correspondent Bob Dotson remembers the story of Walter Cronkite's broadcasting debut with WKY radio.

OK ranks 40th in adequacy of prenatal care

Thu, Jul 16 Listen
KOSU's series on children's issues looks at why Oklahoma lags behind other states in adequacy of prenatal care. Gail Banzet reports on this installment of "Children of the Heartland."

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