State Supt. Ryan Walters promotes new alternative to ‘far left-leaning teachers’ unions’
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters is sharing an alternative to what he calls "the far left-leaning Teachers' Unions". The Freedom Foundation launched the Teacher Freedom Alliance (TFA). According to the Freedom Foundation's website, the TFA was created to address the growing frustration...
Extreme Winds and Severe Storms Headed For Oklahoma
March is off to a classic Oklahoma spring weather start. So far this month the state has seen spring-like temperatures, severe storms, snow and a few tornadoes. And it looks like Oklahoma is just getting started as a two big storm systems are expected to impact the state this week.
Oklahoma City Police investigate shooting that killed 16 year old
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning. Police responded around 3 a.m. near Northwest 122nd Street and N Rockwell Avenue to an apartment complex shooting. While investigating, police received a call about a shooting victim who had arrived at...
Bill would make it more difficult for Oklahomans to get issues on the ballot,...
OKLAHOMA CITY – Critics say a bill that would put additional restrictions on the initiative petition process is unconstitutional and will make it virtually impossible for citizens to get issues before voters. But Sen. David Bullard, the author of Senate Bill 1027, said it includes “reasonable guardrails” and provides...
While Oklahoma lawmakers fight over food dye, 1 in 4 of the children they...
I broke some bad news to my children last week: Their days of eating Fruit Loops and Lucky Charms cereal for breakfast could be numbered. Shocked, they immediately demanded to know why. Apparently Oklahoma Senate lawmakers hate rainbows, Toucan Sam and colorful marshmallows. They’ve decided to use their valuable and...
Disabled and Evicted, Oklahoma Tenant Buys Time with Appeal
Elena Rodriguez’ new landlord evicted her from the apartment she’d rented for a decade, presumably so he could renovate the unit’s dated interior. Rodriguez wasn’t late on rent; she’d paid a month in advance. But she had no lease; without a contractual agreement, no-cause evictions and so-called renovictions are not...
Oklahomans Will Have A Chance To See The First Blood Moon Since 2022
The first total lunar eclipse since 2022 is about to happen this week and everyone in North America will have a front row seat to the occasion, including all of Oklahoma. This blood moon is the first of three that we will all be able to watch from now until 2026. Here's what to expect.
This Dreamy Small Town In Oklahoma Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A...
I’ve discovered a slice of architectural heaven nestled along Lake Eufaula that makes me wonder if I accidentally drove through a portal to coastal New England instead of staying in Oklahoma. Carlton Landing isn’t just a town—it’s a masterclass in what happens when someone decides Oklahoma deserves its own...
Christie Burgin, T.C. Burgin, CPA, PC
Since joining T.C. Burgin, CPA, PC in 2004, Christie Burgin has helped build one of the largest sole practitioner public accounting firms in South Oklahoma City, serving businesses and high-wealth i...
Cynthia Gary, Oklahoma City Community College
With a career in budgeting and finance spanning decades, Cynthia Gary thrives on aligning financial strategy with institutional goals. “I find it especially interesting to see how financial data su...