StateImpact Oklahoma
StateImpact Oklahoma reports on education, health, environment, and the intersection of government and everyday Oklahomans. It's a reporting project and collaboration of KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU, with broadcasts heard on NPR Member stations.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering rule changes to the law, which could have impacts on the Sooner State's flora and fauna. -
In an emergency hearing Thursday, Oklahoma County District Court Judge Natalie Mai declined to grant a temporary restraining order in a case filed by the state's largest child care industry trade association against Oklahoma Human Services. -
Oklahoma's largest trade association for the child care industry is suing the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to stop it from enforcing cuts made to child care subsidies for school-age children. -
The state ranks high nationally for its pricey home insurance premiums. As climate change brings more extreme weather and inflation affects purchasing power, some look to policy changes to settle escalating insurance costs. -
Despite a Tuesday forecast showing aurora visibility chances mainly in the northern U.S., Oklahomans witnessed the dazzling cosmic event across the state. -
Research shows the model can benefit multiple generations by bringing them together to participate in ongoing, mutually beneficial activities. Oklahoma officials are looking to expand the programs to accommodate the state's aging population. -
Data from the American Dental Association estimates a nearly $507 million price tag over five years in dental care costs for Oklahomans if fluoride were removed from community water systems. -
High winds and heavy rainfall cause some trees to topple over, causing property damage and, occasionally, injuries. Scientists at the University of Oklahoma will spend the next four years working with communities on mitigating that hazard. -
State Superintendent Ryan Walters' new PragerU-backed "America First" test for out-of-state teachers is now live. And despite Walters' claims the test will weed out "woke" teachers, it is impossible to fail. -
More Oklahoma children are entering kindergarten with exemptions from vaccines.
