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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What's on the ballot for the June 10 election in Oklahoma

1 day ago | kosu.org | Abigail Siatkowski

Voters in 16 Oklahoma counties will head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in elections for legislative seats, county propositions and sales taxes. Early voting began on Thursday and will continue through Friday. To view a sample ballot and find your polling location, visit the OK Voter Portal. Runoff winners battle it out for House District 71After a series of primary elections, voters in Tulsa’s House District 71 will finally decide who will fill the vacant seat.
Air traffic overhaul obstacles

1 day ago | kosu.org | Joel Rose

The fragile state of the U.S. air traffic control system was easy to see during the recent outages in Newark. But it will be a lot harder to make up for decades of underinvestment and other mistakes. Copyright 2025 NPR
Oklahoma's only major passenger train route's future uncertain without Texas funding

2 days ago | kosu.org | Graycen Wheeler

The Heartland Flyer carries passengers between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth once a day in each direction. The route opened to the public on June 14, 1999, making next week its 26th birthday. But soon after that, it may run no more. The Texas legislature closed out its lawmaking session Monday without funding its share of the route’s budget.
Tulsa Zoo adds pair of Los Angeles elephants to herd

3 days ago | kosu.org | Abigail Siatkowski

Two new residents are stomping into the Tulsa Zoo. Billy and Tina are the two Asian elephants who have recently relocated from the Los Angeles Zoo to Oklahoma. Joe Barkowski, the vice president of animal conservation and science at the Tulsa Zoo, said they are adjusting well to their new home. “They're showing really positive signs. They're eating well, they're participating in their voluntary training, they participate in their bathing on a daily basis,” Barkowski said.
Stitt names interim commissioner of Oklahoma’s mental health agency

3 days ago | kosu.org | Sierra Pfeifer

Gov. Kevin Stitt named an interim commissioner of Oklahoma’s troubled mental health department Tuesday, after lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to fire its former commissioner, Allie Friesen. Taking Friesen’s post is Retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic. Slavonic was previously appointed to lead the Department of Veterans by Stitt in 2024, following reports of personnel and financial mismanagement at the agency.
New moms see slight improvement to mental health care, but Medicaid cuts could reverse that

4 days ago | kosu.org | Ben Thorp

States across the country improved policies and support for maternal mental health — but only slightly. The country's overall grade increased from a D+ to a C- this year, according to a new report. Only Alabama and Mississippi are still receiving failing grades.
'Home-court advantage': How OKC Thunder fans became some of the NBA's best

4 days ago | kosu.org | Abigail Siatkowski

It’s about 2:30 on a Tuesday morning, and it’s pouring down rain at the OKC Will Rogers International Airport. But the voices of Oklahoma City Thunder fans rise above the smattering of water falling from the sky. “O-K-C! O-K-C! O-K-C!” they chant. In what has become a tradition, Thunder devotees congregate at the city’s airport to greet the players as they arrive home from away games.
Tulsa mayor commits $150 M reparations package for 1921 Race Massacre

4 days ago | kosu.org | Sierra Pfeifer

More than a century after the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre claimed more than 300 Black lives and destroyed a thriving neighborhood, the city’s mayor unveiled a landmark $105 million reparations package to address the lasting impacts of the devastating attack. Announced on Sunday, the package is the first major initiative to meet the massacre – one of the deadliest acts of racial violence in U.S. history – with monetary commitments.
Oklahoma Music Minutes for June 2-6: Music you should hear this week

5 days ago | kosu.org | Ryan LaCroix

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute features musicians and bands from across the state. Discover some new tunes and maybe your next favorite musician. The radio segment airs every weekday at 6:19, 8:19 and 11:38 in the mornings, and 3:18 and 5:18 in the afternoons. This week's picks are below:Monday, June 2Sun Deep is from Oklahoma City. Find more of their music at instagram.com/sundeep_music. Tuesday, June 3John Ferrell is from Tulsa & Mallory Eagle is from Oklahoma City.
How does Oklahoma City's new emergency mental health response team work?

5 days ago | kosu.org | Sierra Pfeifer

In Oklahoma City, a new program is diverting emergency mental health calls to trained social workers, peer support specialists and paramedics, instead of police officers. The city’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare program, which officially launched in May, is housed in the Oklahoma City Fire Department and provides alternatives for 911 calls related to behavioral or mental health needs.