State Superintendent’s push for free student meals sparks funding concerns in districts
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Food is fuel, something we hear so much of when it comes to students and being ready to learn, and after a push from the state superintendent for free school meals for all students, some schools are now trying to figure out how to cover costs after their budgets have already been set.
Moore Public Schools superintendent breaks down OK’s low rank in education
For years, Oklahoma has lingered at the bottom of state rankings for education. Moore Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Romines breaks down the reasons why.
Former Mustang Public Schools payroll director sentenced to federal prison for defrauding district of...
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A former Mustang Public Schools payroll director has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing more than half a million dollars from the district over a six-year period. News 4 first reported on Kim Weinrich in 2022, when Mustang police arrested her and accused her of stealing hundreds of...
‘Reckless’ OK schools chief promised ‘serious changes’ — and this might be the biggest...
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a major departure from decades of state and federal policy, Oklahoma’s top education official said Friday his administration doesn’t plan to administer statewide reading and math tests this school year. Instead, state Superintendent Ryan Walters suggested Oklahoma should collect data from benchmark...
OKC burglary leads to fatal shooting, one suspect arrested and another at large
Oklahoma City police say a burglary at a northwest apartment ended in a deadly shooting, leaving one suspect in custody and another still on the run.
This Oklahoma City woman whose house is ‘not actually livable’ mulls a $6K repair...
While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings. Courtney of Oklahoma City called into The Ramsey Show seeking advice on how to finance a major home repair. She wants to take out a loan, while her husband is opposed to the idea. “We...
Emergency crews respond to rollover crash on I-44
Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash on I-44 near SW 149th Street, where one person and a child were trapped inside the vehicle.
Survey found chatbot provided dangerous advice to teens
A new large-scale safety test was recently done on chatbots. It was found that within minutes of simple interactions, the system produced instructions related to self-harm, substance abuse, eating disorders, and even suicide.
Former School Payroll Director In Oklahoma Gets 18 Months For Wire Fraud, Tax Evasion
Kim Weinrich, 68, was ordered to pay nearly $600,000 in restitution after defrauding the district of hundreds of thousands of dollars over six years. A former payroll director for Mustang Public Schools, Kim Weinrich, 68, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for orchestrating a years-long scheme that...
Norman police arrest man accused of July armed robbery of vehicle
Norman Police arrested a man Thursday, accused of holding a woman at gunpoint and taking her vehicle back in July.