Stories and interviews produced by Oklahoma Public Radio. en-us Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:19:05 GMT Public Podcaster 30 rachel@kosu.org Reporters at KOSU no Local news and stories produced by OPR Stories and interviews produced by Oklahoma Public Radio. Reporters at KOSU http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1557670 An English teacher from Will Rogers High in Tulsa was recognized as Oklahoma's Teacher of the Year Tuesday. KOSU's Michael Cross reports. kosu Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT rachel@kosu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/.jukebox/media/kosu/861941/mp3/news/podcast/3423/861941.mp3 00:00:00 no TULSA, WILL ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL An English teacher from Will Rogers High in Tulsa was recognized as Oklahoma's Teacher of the Year Tuesday. KOSU's Michael Cross reports. An English teacher from Will Rogers High in Tulsa was recognized as Oklahoma's Teacher of the Year Tuesday. KOSU's Michael Cross reports. Reporters at KOSU http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1557667 Despite nationwide economic woes, state revenue from casinos hit an all-time high in fiscal year 2009. KOSU's Jordan Nelson reports. kosu Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT rachel@kosu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/.jukebox/media/kosu/861940/mp3/news/podcast/3423/861940.mp3 00:00:00 no Despite nationwide economic woes, state revenue from casinos hit an all-time high in fiscal year 2009. KOSU's Jordan Nelson reports. Despite nationwide economic woes, state revenue from casinos hit an all-time high in fiscal year 2009. KOSU's Jordan Nelson reports. Reporters at KOSU http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1557665 A new lottery in Arkansas, which begins Monday, and a slumping economy are bringing down lottery revenue sales in Oklahoma. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports. kosu Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT rachel@kosu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/.jukebox/media/kosu/861938/mp3/news/podcast/3423/861938.mp3 00:00:00 no A new lottery in Arkansas, which begins Monday, and a slumping economy are bringing down lottery revenue sales in Oklahoma. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports. A new lottery in Arkansas, which begins Monday, and a slumping economy are bringing down lottery revenue sales in Oklahoma. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports. Reporters at KOSU http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1557664 The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is partnering with Land O' Lakes over the next year to perform final cleanup of the Hudson Petroleum Refinery. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports. kosu Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT rachel@kosu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/.jukebox/media/kosu/861937/mp3/news/podcast/3423/861937.mp3 00:00:00 no CLEANUP, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, HUDSON REFINERY, LAND O LAKES The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is partnering with Land O' Lakes over the next year to perform final cleanup of the Hudson Petroleum Refinery. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is partnering with Land O' Lakes over the next year to perform final cleanup of the Hudson Petroleum Refinery. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports. Reporters at KOSU http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1556067 The city of Tulsa elects a new mayor this November. It's a leadership position of both administrative and political duties, but down the inter-state, Oklahoma City runs its government differently. Dr. Robert England is a political science professor at Oklahoma State University, and he says both systems work. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports. kosu Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT rachel@kosu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/.jukebox/media/kosu/861213/mp3/news/podcast/3423/861213.mp3 00:00:00 no TULSA, MICK CORNETT, KATHY TAYLOR, COUNCIL MANAGER The city of Tulsa elects a new mayor this November. It's a leadership position of both administrative and political duties, but down the inter-state, Oklahoma City runs its government differently. Dr. Robert England is a political science The city of Tulsa elects a new mayor this November. It's a leadership position of both administrative and political duties, but down the inter-state, Oklahoma City runs its government differently. Dr. Robert England is a political science professor at Oklahoma State University, and he says both systems work. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports. Reporters at KOSU http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1554048 The American Banjo Museum is opening its doors in Bricktown in the hopes of bringing travelers from around the world to Oklahoma City's entertainment district. KOSU's Michael Cross reports. kosu Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT rachel@kosu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/.jukebox/media/kosu/860305/mp3/news/podcast/3423/860305.mp3 00:00:00 no BRICKTOWN, AMERICAN BANJO MUSEUM The American Banjo Museum is opening its doors in Bricktown in the hopes of bringing travelers from around the world to Oklahoma City's entertainment district. KOSU's Michael Cross reports. The American Banjo Museum is opening its doors in Bricktown in the hopes of bringing travelers from around the world to Oklahoma City's entertainment district. KOSU's Michael Cross reports. Reporters at KOSU http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1553435 Neighborhood Housing Services in Oklahoma City announced last week they have been awarded $5.2 million to purchase and remodel 45 foreclosed properties. kosu Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT rachel@kosu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/.jukebox/media/kosu/860057/mp3/news/podcast/3423/860057.mp3 00:00:00 no MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES Neighborhood Housing Services in Oklahoma City announced last week they have been awarded $5.2 million to purchase and remodel 45 foreclosed properties. Neighborhood Housing Services in Oklahoma City announced last week they have been awarded $5.2 million to purchase and remodel 45 foreclosed properties. Reporters at KOSU http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1552260 President Barack Obama's speech to kids from K through 12th grade yesterday sparked controversy with some conservative state lawmakers and parents. One school district in Oklahoma City chose not to show the speech at all. KOSU's Michael Cross reports. kosu Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT rachel@kosu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/.jukebox/media/kosu/859459/mp3/news/podcast/3423/859459.mp3 00:00:00 no President Barack Obama's speech to kids from K through 12th grade yesterday sparked controversy with some conservative state lawmakers and parents. One school district in Oklahoma City chose not to show the speech at all. KOSU's Michael President Barack Obama's speech to kids from K through 12th grade yesterday sparked controversy with some conservative state lawmakers and parents. One school district in Oklahoma City chose not to show the speech at all. KOSU's Michael Cross reports. Reporters at KOSU http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1551785 KOSU's Kelly Burley interviews long-time flight instructor and OSU alumna Wally Funk. kosu Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT rachel@kosu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/.jukebox/media/kosu/859164/mp3/news/podcast/3423/859164.mp3 00:00:00 no KOSU's Kelly Burley interviews long-time flight instructor and OSU alumna Wally Funk. KOSU's Kelly Burley interviews long-time flight instructor and OSU alumna Wally Funk. Reporters at KOSU http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1550946 This weekend marks the kick off of Oklahoma State University's schedule and those for many other college and high school teams across the state. For the OSU Cowboys, this year seems to carry a heightened level of excitement - Boone Pickens Stadium is complete, AP pre-season polls rank OSU ninth and the Georgia Bulldogs come to town on Saturday. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports. kosu Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT rachel@kosu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kosu/.jukebox/media/kosu/858840/mp3/news/podcast/3423/858840.mp3 00:00:00 no OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE PICKENS STADIUM, FOOTBALL SEASON This weekend marks the kick off of Oklahoma State University's schedule and those for many other college and high school teams across the state. For the OSU Cowboys, this year seems to carry a heightened level of excitement - Boone Pickens This weekend marks the kick off of Oklahoma State University's schedule and those for many other college and high school teams across the state. For the OSU Cowboys, this year seems to carry a heightened level of excitement - Boone Pickens Stadium is complete, AP pre-season polls rank OSU ninth and the Georgia Bulldogs come to town on Saturday. KOSU's Gail Banzet reports. Reporters at KOSU