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.
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A state board has approved a large increase in the cost of state employee health insurance premiums starting January 1st, further stressing state agencies and employees. -
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New General Revenue Fund figures show lawmakers will have a billion dollars more available to spend than expected heading into the 2027 legislative session. -
Various rankings compare how states are doing in economic development and quality of life. Dr. Robert Dauffenbach analyzes the ratings and where Oklahoma stands. -
One of the ways KGOU has adapted to the loss of federal funding is through a new group of "super supporters" who connect us with other KGOU listeners in their community. -
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is moving forward with issuing bonds to fund the Access Oklahoma turnpike extension. -
State Representative Danny Williams, Republican from Seminole, is under investigation for alleged improper conduct toward a House employee. -
This has been an eventful year for Oklahoma colleges and universities. The CEO for the State System of Higher Education, Chancellor Sean Burrage, gives us an update. -
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