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KOSU reporters brought you more than 1,000 stories in 2024. They explored topics ranging from education to environmental issues to a proposal for the tallest building in the United States.
But these five rose above the rest to be the most popular on KOSU.org in 2024.
Superintendent Walters prepares Oklahoma schools for elimination of U.S. Department of Education
Oklahoma’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters made headlines with his ambitious and controversial push to remove federal oversight from Oklahoma schools. His plan to eliminate the influence of the U.S. Department of Education sparked intense debate about local control, funding and the future of public education in the state.
Oklahoma wind turbines don’t last forever, but now they can find second life in Woodward
When wind turbines reach the end of their lifecycle, they often create waste challenges. A new facility in Woodward is giving these massive structures a second life. The new company repurposes turbine blades into materials for construction and manufacturing.
Plans for nation’s tallest building would transform Oklahoma City. But residents are skeptical
Developers have proposed that Oklahoma City could soon host the tallest building in the United States, but not everyone is sold. Proposed as a centerpiece of urban revitalization, the project has been met with excitement and doubt from locals who question its impact on traffic, infrastructure and community identity.
KOSU’s coverage captured the buzz and the backlash surrounding the project.
Gov. Kevin Stitt issues executive order to prepare Oklahoma for possible Indo-Pacific conflict
In June, Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an executive order aimed at readying Oklahoma’s resources and industries for a potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. The directive emphasized the state’s role in national defense, from aerospace production to energy exports.
Online readers turned to KOSU to understand how this decision connects Oklahoma to global geopolitics and its potential consequences for local economies.
Oklahoma will say goodbye to its last toll booth before Thanksgiving
Toll booths are a thing of the past in Oklahoma, though tolls will still be around. Oklahoma removed its final toll booth in November, and readers were very interested in learning the details.
