Dick Pryor
KGOU General ManagerDick Pryor has more than 30 years of experience in public service media, having previously served as deputy director, managing editor, news manager, news anchor and host for OETA, Oklahoma’s statewide public TV network. He was named general manager of KGOU Radio in November, 2016.
A native of Norman, Pryor earned a B.A. in Journalism and a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma. In 2015, he was chosen a Distinguished Alumnus of the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma, where he has served as an instructor of Mass Communication Law and Radio News. Pryor was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame in 2009.
In addition to newsroom and station leadership, Pryor has served as news and sports anchor and reporter, talk show host, play-by-play announcer, public relations director for Oklahoma City’s professional baseball team and chief of staff for the lieutenant governor. He has provided employment law and business coaching to corporate executives, managers and human resource professionals. Pryor began his broadcasting career as a student announcer and reporter at KGOU while he was an undergraduate at the University of Oklahoma.
-
Early childhood and childcare advocates speaking at a legislative interim study called their industry a "failed market" and a problem for Oklahoma's economy. -
Republican and Democratic Party nominees discussed their policies and philosophies in an OETA debate that will air Sunday at noon and Monday at 8:00 p.m. on KGOU. -
Dr. Emily Stacey, program coordinator for political science at Rose State College, discusses college students perspectives on politics and this year's Oklahoma election. -
Since its inception, KGOU has been a place for OU students to learn journalism and broadcasting in a real-world environment. This semester we welcome seven students. -
Despite efforts to address the issue this year, AI remains unregulated in Oklahoma campaign advertising as the November general election draws closer. -
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has approved application of a 2021 law limiting what public schools and higher education institutions can teach in Oklahoma. -
With the KGOU fall on-air fundraiser starting September 11th, we ask listeners to become new or increased level monthly givers, so KGOU can get an extra $25,000. -
A new report indicates that almost all state pension fund investments are with companies not based in Oklahoma. -
Research shows that local news organizations obtain high levels of trust. So, we encourage you to make KGOU your source for news about Oklahoma and your community. -
With the runoff primary over, the field is established for this November's Oklahoma General Election, including races for governor and U.S. Senate.
