Logan Layden
KGOU Managing EditorLogan Layden is a reporter and managing editor for StateImpact Oklahoma. He is a native of McAlester, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2009. Logan spent three years as a state capitol reporter and local host of All Things Considered for NPR member station KGOU in Norman and six years as a reporter with StateImpact from 2011 to 2017. Most recently, he was news director for McAlester Radio before returning to public radio in 2020.
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On Tuesday, November 18, KGOU hosted its latest Oklahoma Future forum at Kamp’s 1910 Cafe in Oklahoma City. -
StateImpact’s Logan Layden sat down with Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, who also serves as chairman of the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission, to discuss the significance of America’s Main Street and plans to celebrate its 100 year anniversary in 2026. -
Civil rights icon Clara Luper’s 1958 sit-in at Katz Drug Store in Oklahoma City paved the way for the nationwide sit-in movement. That important moment in the nation’s history is now immortalized in bronze. -
Turning Point USA’s fall college tour stopped at the University of Oklahoma on Thursday, following the recent shooting death of founder Charlie Kirk. -
Inflation compounds an already tough situation for Oklahoma’s highway infrastructure. -
Following the resignation of Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters, Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Lindel Fields as interim superintendent, announced a "turnaround" team and renewed calls to make the position appointed rather than elected. -
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is announcing an adjusted route for its South Extension Turnpike in Cleveland and McClain Counties. -
The Oklahoma State Fair officially starts Thursday. But for young 4-H members from across Oklahoma, Wednesday was the most important day of the year. -
StateImpact Oklahoma science and environment reporter Chloe Bennett-Steele leads a panel discussion about the impact of federal cuts on weather forecasting and climate research. -
As schools across the state are starting classes, students and parents may notice some changes this year, thanks to the legislature. StateImpact’s Logan Layden and Beth Wallis discuss what’s new for Oklahoma students this school year.
