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OSU researchers test water quality at Grand Lake. From left to right: Abhiram Pamula, Muwanika Jdiobe and Levi Ross.

Oklahoma State University researchers develop cheap, accessible way to monitor water for harmful algae

Researchers at Oklahoma State University are creating more efficient ways to monitor water for harmful algae blooms.

Kiowa artist Stephen Mopope painted murals in what is now the Anadarko Post Office in 1937. During the time Mopepe painted this mural, Native American religious ceremonies and dances were outlawed. Depicting them, like things shown here was risky. It wasn't until 1978 that Native people had the right to practice their religion openly.

Want to see world-class works of art? Head to your local Oklahoma post office

Your local post office may not be the place where you would expect to see world-class art. Oklahoma is an exception. Thirty-one post offices around the state are adorned with murals that are simply masterpieces.

Residents gather outside of the OTA January Board Meeting to protest the $5 billion ACCESS Oklahoma turnpike project on Jan. 3, 2023.

Norman City Council discusses ACCESS Oklahoma turnpike project, councilmember’s proposed resolution

The Norman City Council discussed current and future turnpike construction plans in Norman during its study session meeting Tuesday.

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland visits the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum for the 2015 Reflections of Hope Award.

#FeaturedFour: Oklahoma SCOTUS Tie, Child Abuse Cuts, U2’s Philanthropy, Finance Secretary Trouble

Four stories that were trending or generated discussion online or on KGOU’s social media platforms during the past week.Supreme Court Nominee Merrick…

The Oklahoma State Board of Education discusses previous meeting minutes at the April 24, 2024 board meeting.

Oklahoma Board of Ed pushes back on social studies standards, Senate GOP poised to reject them

New members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education pushed back against State Superintendent Ryan Walters at the Thursday State Board of Education meeting about the process for approving new social studies academic standards that had quietly added 2020 election denialism rhetoric.

Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks to press at the Oklahoma Capitol on Apr. 2, 2025.

Stitt claims half of Oklahoma Forestry Services' resources held back during fires, reportedly suspends employees

Gov. Kevin Stitt's quarrel with the Oklahoma Forestry Services continued Monday, with more criticism from the governor, more Forestry Services employees under investigation and more pushback from firefighters.

Republican presidential candidate and Texas Senator Ted Cruz addresses supporters at a campaign rally Sunday evening in Oklahoma City.

Ted Cruz Addresses Jobs, Freedom, And Security During Oklahoma City Stop

Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz closed out a weekend filled with Oklahoma visits by candidates hoping to win the state’s primary election…

Oklahoma's A-Through-F School Report Cards Down From Last Year

The State Board of Education released the newest A-through-F school report cards at Thursday’s board meeting.Overall, grades were down this year. This…

The Oklahoma County Detention Center typically incarcerates over 1,000 inmates. The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday on county reimbursement rates for housing state prisoners.

Oklahoma County commissioners continue location search for new jail, confirm Stockyards City won't be impacted

Oklahoma County commissioners said Monday that a livestock market is not in danger of being shut down to make room for the new county jail.

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Former Oklahoma police officer first to be found guilty under renewed Violence Against Women Act

The ex-police officer is the first in the nation to face harsher penalties under the 2022 reauthorization of the original act.

Education voucher bill no longer includes home schoolers as it jumps another hurdle to becoming Oklahoma law

A bill that would give families savings accounts to pay for private school tuition passed another hurdle Wednesday.

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