Sydnee Batzlaff

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Reporter at KFOR-TV (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Hundreds of teachers, administrative staff laid off from Epic Charter Schools

3 days ago | kfor.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Epic Charter Schools has laid off hundreds of employees. Now, former employees say they found out with no warning at all. “I just received an email stating that my contract was not going to be renewed for the upcoming school year. They gave no reason whatsoever, no warning, and then literally within minutes my computer was deactivated,” said a former employee.
Summer feeding programs launch across Oklahoma

4 days ago | kfor.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla — Many summer feeding programs have officially kicked off ensuring no child goes hungry. “When they’re used to having access to that food during the school year, it becomes critically important that they have that same access during the summer,” said Stacy Dykstra, CEO, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. About 6 out of ten Oklahoma children depend on the free and reduced lunch program for nutritious food during the school year.
Summer feeding programs launch across Oklahoma

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla — Many summer feeding programs have officially kicked off ensuring no child goes hungry. “When they’re used to having access to that food during the school year, it becomes critically important that they have that same access during the summer,” said Stacy Dykstra, CEO, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. About 6 out of ten Oklahoma children depend on the free and reduced lunch program for nutritious food during the school year.
Oklahoma coffee shop employing those with special needs hit by federal cuts

1 week ago | kfor.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A popular Oklahoma coffee shop known for creating opportunities for those with special needs is facing uncertainty. Not Your Average Joe is one of several non-profits that have been hit by federal cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency, slashing AmeriCorps staff. The shop focuses on employing those with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities.
Oklahoma man loses nearly entire hand in power saw accident

1 week ago | kfor.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — A tragic accident with a power saw has claimed a man’s fingers. Tammy and John Russell own a handyman business and have been working on a Midwest City home for a few months. On Saturday evening, Tammy was out in the back painting and her husband John was cutting wood in the garage. All of a sudden their lives changed.
Oklahoma man loses nearly entire hand in power saw accident

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — A tragic accident with a power saw has claimed a man’s fingers. Tammy and John Russell own a handyman business and have been working on a Midwest City home for a few months. On Saturday evening, Tammy was out in the back painting and her husband John was cutting wood in the garage. All of a sudden their lives changed.
App launches in Oklahoma to fight food waste and save you money

1 week ago | kfor.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A new app has launched in Oklahoma that’s aimed at addressing food waste, while also saving you money. The app “Too Good To Go” allows businesses to sell their surplus food that would otherwise end up in the trash. Once you download the app, you set your location and then you’ll see a map of nearby restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores selling food at a discounted price.
App launches in Oklahoma to fight food waste and save you money

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A new app has launched in Oklahoma that’s aimed at addressing food waste, while also saving you money. The app “Too Good To Go” allows businesses to sell their surplus food that would otherwise end up in the trash. Once you download the app, you set your location and then you’ll see a map of nearby restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores selling food at a discounted price.
App launches in Oklahoma to fight food waste and save you money

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A new app has launched in Oklahoma that’s aimed at addressing food waste, while also saving you money. The app “Too Good To Go” allows businesses to sell their surplus food that would otherwise end up in the trash. Once you download the app, you set your location and then you’ll see a map of nearby restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores selling food at a discounted price.
Sunny Dayz Mural Festival officially underway despite funding blow

1 week ago | kfor.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla — Sunny Dayz Mural Festival, Oklahoma’s only mural festival dedicated to women and gender minority artists is officially underway. Now in its fifth year, Sunny Dayz is back in Oklahoma City with 35 artists who will create 28 brand-new murals in the Calle Dos Cinco Historic Capitol District. This year’s festival has been dealt a devastating blow, as they are one of several Oklahoma arts organizations that lost their National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants.