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Headlines: Epic C&D Letter, Kingfisher Earthquake & College Climate Change

By Michael Cross • 1 hour ago

Local headlines for Thursday, September 19, 2019:

USDA Numbers Confirm Declining Demand For Ethanol

By & • 1 hour ago
AMY MAYER / HARVEST PUBLIC MEDIA FILE PHOTO

The national average price for corn this season is back to $3.60 a bushel, about where it’s been most of this year except for an early-season spike ($4.16 in July) before the size and quality of the crop was known. 

That’s not great news for corn growers, and for the ethanol part of the market, the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates are even worse.

The Spy Playlist: Dear Boy, (Sandy) Alex G, Chastity Belt, & More

By • Sep 17, 2019

Every Tuesday, The Spy adds new music to its rotation. Here are the adds for the week of September 17, 2019. This week's playlist includes a new song by Dear Boy, a single off of (Sandy) Alex G's latest album, and a song by girl in red released ahead of her North American tour, and so much more.

Headlines: State Prisons Lockdown, Oil Prices Increase & SemGroup Merger

By Michael Cross • Sep 17, 2019

Headlines for Tuesday, September 17, 2019

National Geographic Photographer Coming to Oklahoma City, Norman

By • Sep 16, 2019
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KOSU intern Brooklynn LiCastro recently interviewed Annie Griffiths ahead of her presentations in Oklahoma City and Norman. Griffiths is a photographer for National Geographic and the founder of a non-profit called Ripple Effect Images, which works to empower women and children in developing countries and share their stories of strength.

Headlines: Climate Change and Tornadoes, Tribal Gaming Growth & Homeless Art

By Michael Cross • Sep 16, 2019

Headlines for Monday, September 16, 2019:

Oklahoma Music Minutes For September 16-20: Live Music You Should See And Hear This Week

By • Sep 16, 2019
Provided/James Coreas

Every week, the Oklahoma Music Minute gives a run down of where you can see live music. There is so much great music being played in the state and we encourage you to get out and see some of these musicians live! Here are our picks for the week of September 16.

Investigations Into Epic Charter Schools Explained

By & Caroline Halter • Sep 13, 2019

From TV and radio ads to advertisements on and radio to the steady flow of news stories, it has been difficult to ignore Epic Charter Schools lately. With multiple ongoing investigations into the school’s finances and enrollment, here is a comprehensive look at what has transpired and what it could mean for future state policy.

Why Is Epic Under Investigation?

Epic Wants Senator Investigated, OK Number 2 in Uninsured, Commutations and Paroles Increase & More

By , & • Sep 13, 2019

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel about Epic Virtual Charter School calling for an investigation of State Senator Ron Sharp over "defamation" of the institution, Oklahoma still ranks second in the number of uninsured people in the state and more people are getting recommendation for commutations and paroles.

Headlines: Permitless Carry Permit, At-Home Rape Kits & Factory Obscura’s Mix Tape

By Michael Cross • Sep 13, 2019

Local headlines for Friday, September 13, 2019:

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