KOSU-FM (Stillwater, Oklahoma)

KOSU (91.7 FM) is a public radio station run by Oklahoma State University, with its studios located on the OSU campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma, as well as in the Film Row area of Oklahoma City. The station offers a blend of National Public Radio news, talk shows, and adult album alternative (AAA) music. As one of several NPR member stations in the Oklahoma City Metroplex, KOSU stands out as the only NPR news and talk station that effectively covers most of the area with its main signal. Additionally, its programming is available on several full-time satellite stations: KOSN 107.5 FM in Ketchum, which serves the Tulsa region, KOSR 88.3 FM in Stillwater, K235CG 94.9 FM in Ponca City, and K297AQ 107.3 FM in Bixby.

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Widespread heat wave to hit Oklahoma this week, worsening into the weekend

4 days ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

Meteorologists with the NWS have issued a heat wave warning to millions of people living in central and eastern states. The agency called the weather event "extremely dangerous," and the Oklahoma-based offices cautioned to watch for heat-related illness. Temperatures are projected to reach triple digits starting Monday.
Oklahoma City to get EPA funds for brownfields site cleanup

1 week ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

The Oklahoma City Council approved a $500,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in June to remediate properties with environmental contaminants like asbestos or mold. The project will last four years. Brownfields are typically more challenging to develop than other sites because of the contaminants, requiring extra care and oversight.
Utility regulator: Oklahoma's energy demand to grow at 'unprecedented' rate

1 week ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

During its June 18 meeting, Corporation Commissioners heard energy demand projections and updates from representatives of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), which supplies power to Oklahoma and 13 other states, and utilities PSO and OG&E. The multi-hour series of presentations delivered similar messages: the state, like the rest of the country, will see significant energy demand that is likely to outgrow its current supply.
"No Kings" rally, cockfighting controversy, social studies standards and more

1 week ago | kosu.org | Michael Cross |Neva Hill |Andy Moore

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civic Leader Andy Moore about the "No Kings" rally in cities across the state, an animal rights group showing leaders of the Gamefowl Commission involved in illegal cockfighting and the Oklahoma Ethics Commission moving forward with prosecution against Oklahoma City Democratic Representative Ajay Pittman.
Almost 500 bills set to become Oklahoma law, most got through without Stitt's direct approval

1 week ago | kosu.org | Lionel Ramos

Lawmakers filed 3,273 bills this session, 499 of which would eventually become law for a 15 percent success rate. Big picture, it’s a relatively normal outcome in terms of the ratio of measures filed to those passed. However, the details of the bills that Gov. Kevin Stitt ensured were signed into law, the ones he vetoed, and the ones the legislature overrode his authority on help paint a picture of what Oklahomans can expect in updates to state law.
Oklahoma City Olympics planner reveals how games are shaping up 3 years out

1 week ago | kosu.org | Graycen Wheeler

Team OKC, the group spearheading OKC’s Olympics planning, currently has just one staff member: President Michael Byrnes. He spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Greater OKC Chamber on Wednesday, explaining where the city’s preparations stand. Byrnes said he’s been working to understand the vision of LA28, the main Olympics organizer, so OKC can develop its own Olympic experience that’s cohesive yet unique.
State appellate judges reconsider case of only woman on Oklahoma’s death row

1 week ago | kosu.org | Sierra Pfeifer

Federal appellate judges are reconsidering what will happen next for Brenda Andrew, the only woman on Oklahoma’s death row. They met at a federal courthouse in downtown Oklahoma City on Wednesday morning to take another look at Andrew’s trial record, after the U.S. Supreme Court sent her case back to the circuit court in January. The judges could uphold Andrew’s conviction, her death sentence, or both, or they could ask the state to retry her case.
Poultry companies said they were no longer polluting Oklahoma’s waters. A federal judge disagrees.

1 week ago | kosu.org | Graycen Wheeler

It’s the latest development in a case that’s been ongoing for two decades. Then-Attorney General Drew Edmondson filed the initial complaint against Tyson, Cobb-Vantress, Cargill and other companies in June of 2005. The trial took place in 2010. But Judge Gregory Frizzell didn’t come to a decision on the matter until 2023, when he ruled the poultry companies were hurting Oklahoma’s waters. The companies challenged that ruling, saying it was based on old evidence.
Epic Charter School board approves $30 million credit lifeline, slimmer budget

1 week ago | kosu.org | Nuria Martinez-Keel

Buoyed by a $30 million line of credit, Epic Charter School now has funds to survive the summer and a budget for the next academic year. The virtual charter school’s governing board on Tuesday approved the line of credit from Regent Bank. The agreement requires the school to pay interest until October and make all repayments by June 2026, school spokesperson Rob Crissinger said.
Oklahoma County judge continues to weigh Richard Glossip’s request for bond

1 week ago | kosu.org | Thomas Pablo |Sierra Pfeifer

An Oklahoma County judge has yet to decide if Richard Glossip will be released on bail while he waits to be retried for murder. In a court hearing on Tuesday, Oklahoma County Judge Heather Coyle said she needs more time to review transcripts from Glossip’s previous trials before she can make a decision about his release. She said she expects to issue a written order by July 23.