Stitt requests audit of Drummond, Tulsa technology hub, OETA in jeopardy and more

Norman storm damage, Oklahoma's Promise, Farm Service Agency job cuts and more

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order on Sunday declaring a disaster emergency for Cleveland and Washington counties following severe storms Saturday evening. Applications to an Oklahoma scholarship program from the 2026 graduating class have increased nearly 50% from the previous graduating class. Oklahoma communities will receive nearly $13 million in federal grants to cover costs from disasters dating back nearly a decade. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Feds sue Paycom, July 4th heat, Cushing oil hub and more

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Paycom on Tuesday for alleged discrimination against an employee with a severe allergy. Millions of people across the central and eastern U.S. will experience scorching temperatures this holiday weekend. Stagnant high-pressure heat is expected to last several days. Although crude reserves at the “Pipeline Crossroads of America” ticked up last week, levels are still hovering near the hub’s reported operational minimum. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Inola smelter resistance, rising beef prices, Midwest ranchers and more

Inola residents are fighting back against a planned aluminum smelter. Agriculture officials are anticipating another increase in beef prices. Ranchers face an uphill battle as Midwest prairies turn into woodlands. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoman nominated to head I.C.E., Caddo Nation self-governance, OKC license plate readers and more

A former Oklahoma trooper gets named to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Caddo Nation takes steps toward self-governance. The investigation by an Oklahoma City man leads to a review of license plate reading cameras. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Chickasaw leadership changing, food assistance error rate, Indigenous boarding school project and more

The leader of the Chickasaw Nation passes the torch to his son. Oklahoma is dealing with an increase in its SNAP food assistance error rate. A project to gather Indigenous boarding school stories is coming to an end. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.