Hannah France
KGOU Reporter/ProducerHannah France joined KGOU as a reporter in 2021, shortly after earning a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. In 2023, Hannah was the first place recipient of the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists' Radio Outstanding Reporter Portfolio award. Hannah reports on a variety of topics including criminal justice, housing, and labor rights and is dedicated to educating and empowering Oklahomans through community storytelling.
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Oklahoma’s largest cities rank among the highest for eviction rates in the country. State lawmakers are working across the aisle to address the issue this legislative session. -
On Thursday, an 18-year-old Afghan citizen living in Oklahoma pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit an act of terrorism on Election Day in November of last year. -
KGOU managing editor Logan Layden leads a discussion about homelessness issues in Norman and Oklahoma from Yellow Dog Coffee in Norman with KGOU reporter Hannah France and KFOR's Xavier Richardson. The discussion took place Thursday, April 10, 2025. -
An academic from Norman who has lived and worked in Thailand for over three decades is accused of insulting the Thai monarchy. He faces up to 15 years in prison. -
The Department of Government Efficiency has directed the National Endowment for the Humanities to terminate general operating support grants to humanities councils across the country, including in Oklahoma. -
A bill of rights for medical patients in Oklahoma has been in the works since 2023. House Bill 1600, called the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025, passed the House Floor with a vote of 84-10 on Tuesday. -
Charges against an Oklahoma City police officer who hospitalized an elderly Vietnamese man were dismissed late last year. The officer has now resigned, according to a OKCPD spokesperson. -
Norman’s downtown overnight shelter, A Friend’s House, is undergoing some changes as part of the city’s new contract with Oklahoma City-based nonprofit City Care. -
A megachurch founder and former spiritual advisor to Donald Trump was indicted in Oklahoma on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. -
Voters in 49 Oklahoma counties went to the polls Tuesday to consider a wide array of issues and candidates.
