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10/14/2024

Nearly two decades after Kevin Ray Underwood murdered his 10-year-old neighbor, he’s the next Oklahoman scheduled to be killed by lethal injection.

10/14/2024

Almost 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products are being recalled from an Oklahoma facility.

10/13/2024

Researchers found that two individuals of a type of comb jelly can fuse and become one with a shared nervous system and digestive system — which has implications for animal regeneration and immune systems.

10/13/2024

Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how they are taken can significantly skew the results.

10/13/2024

Crocs — those colorful clog-like shoes — are popular with many kids and teens. But doctors say foot problems could be possible if they're worn constantly. Here's what to know if your kid wears Crocs.

10/12/2024

Honda is recalling close to 1.7 million vehicles due to a manufacturing issue that could make it difficult to steer the vehicles and lead to crashes.

The vehicles covered in the recall were from model years 2022 to 2025 and include certain Acura Integras, Honda Civics, Honda CR-Vs and Honda HR-Vs.

10/12/2024

A federal program kills hundreds of thousands of wild animals a year. Documents obtained by NPR show that many of those animals were killed in places where no damage to livestock was reported.

10/12/2024

Fisher-Price announced Thursday it was recalling more than 2 million of its infant Snuga Swings due to a suffocation hazard after five children were reported dead from sleeping in the device.

The deaths of five infants ages 1-3 months old occurred from 2012 to 2022. It's not the first time the New York-based company has had to remove products from the market following infant fatalities.

10/11/2024

Department of Mental Health Commissioner Allie Friesen said dramatic change is needed during a press conference she held Thursday.

10/11/2024

It’s Friday… and time for an all-new episode of Tonic: The Funky Groove Show.

Tonight's ALL-NEW episode features the likes of Redtenbacher's Funkestra, Skies of Venus, Surprise Chef, Joey DeFrancesco, and so much more. Tune in and listen LIVE, 9-11 PM CST, Fri., Oct. 11, online at www.KGOU.org, your local KGOU - Your NPR Source station in OK, or tell your smart speaker to play KGOU. It's nearly Funk O'Clock! ⏰

10/11/2024

Oklahoma’s flagship Muslim civil rights group says news of an Afghan refugee in Oklahoma planning a terrorist attack should compel Oklahomans to have more compassion for each other and be aware of the factors that push people from any background to extremely violent behavior.

10/11/2024

An education program is starting to help veteran farmers and ranchers succeed in the state’s agriculture industry.

10/11/2024

Friday, Oct. 11, is the last day for Oklahomans to register to vote in the Nov. 5 elections.

10/11/2024

This November, two state questions are up for vote across Oklahoma. One asks about implementing public infrastructure districts, and the other seeks to clarify that only U.S. citizens can vote in Oklahoma.

10/10/2024

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes for decades thereafter, died Thursday.

10/10/2024

Thanks to everyone who contributed during KGOU’s fall on-air fundraiser!

Nearly 250 people pledged with 70 new people giving for the first time. Combined with over 1000 sustainers and others who mailed checks, KGOU continues to be a connection, companion and community for listeners across the state.

We appreciate the Magnolia Foundation, Clifford L. Knight Foundation and others who offered funds for Matching Monday.

Financial contributions from donors provide the largest portion of funding for this community resource. If you haven't contributed, you still can at https://www.kgou.org/donate-online.

10/10/2024

Indigenous people are more likely to be the victims of violent crime than people of other races in the U.S., according to FBI data. But a Department of Homeland Security grant is helping the Otoe-Missouria tribe lower those risks.

10/10/2024

A board charged with overseeing Oklahoma’s legal settlements rejected a landmark deal to address systemic mental health issues in the state’s county jails.

A board charged with overseeing Oklahoma’s legal settlements rejected a landmark settlement to address systemic mental health issues in the state’s county jails.

10/10/2024

A severe solar storm could bring the northern lights to Oklahoma.

10/10/2024

Oklahoma schools use technology apps to manage everything from attendance to grades to parent communications. And now, a growing number of districts are updating hall passes to the digital age.

10/09/2024

The election and Atlantic hurricane seasons are overlapping with dramatic effect, and not for the first time. Here's what we can learn from other storms that shaped elections, from Katrina to Maria.

10/09/2024

An Oklahoma lawmaker warns against AI license plate tech helping criminals.

Rep. Tom Gann says certain license plate scanning technology local law enforcement uses could jeopardize viable criminal prosecutions. One Oklahoma District Court’s recent decision highlights the lawmaker’s concern.

10/09/2024

The Oklahoma State Department of Education’s request for bids from Bible suppliers, which many speculated would result in the purchase of Bibles affiliated with former president Donald Trump, has been changed at the urging of another state agency.

10/09/2024

An Afghan citizen residing in Oklahoma is in custody after the FBI foiled an alleged attempt to carry out an Election Day terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS.

The Justice Department said the man was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S.

10/09/2024

There’s something of a Halloween theme in this month’s How Curious - look out for it on the last Tuesday of October (10/29).

However, if you’re wanting something spooky in the meantime, our current How Curious host Rachel Hopkin suggests that you check out a couple of stories from the program’s back catalogue, both of which were investigated by one of our former hosts Claire Donnelly:

How Curious: What Is The Spooklight? https://www.kgou.org/oklahoma-news/2018-10-15/how-curious-what-is-the-spooklight

How Curious: A Haunted Children's Home? https://www.kgou.org/oklahoma-news/2018-10-29/how-curious-a-haunted-childrens-home

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