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Oklahoma News Report
September 7, 2010 (28:39)
Central and Western Oklahoma are preparing for a deluge from Tropical Storm Hermine. Oklahoma City officials are warning residents to be prepared for flooding in low lying areas where flash floods are always a concern. Eight community health clinics operated by the University of Oklahoma are closing. The clinics were under-used mainly because of irregular hours of operation. 19 other Health Clinics for low income people will remain open with expanded hours of operation. 140 public water supplies across the state are on notice that they are in violation of state and federal drinking water codes. All are under orders to fix the problem but many smaller communities simply do not have the funds to make the required improvements. Preserving History: Tonight a tour through El Reno’s Fogg-Lassen Mansion. A restoration project is bringing the house built in the late 1800’s back to life.
Originally broadcast on September 7, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
September 3, 2010 (28:40)
While the audit of Broken Arrow Public Schools remains secret, a school board member is the latest person to walk away from the district. School Board member Terry Stover says he resigned in protest because the audit remains secret. A judge has ruled the on-line Charger School, Epic One on One, will have to wait until the next school year to enroll students. The judge ruled the deadline for transferring students has already passed for this year. Oklahoma Muslims taking part in a media campaign to counter what they see as a growing trend of anti-Muslim sentiment. The campaign features Muslims who were among the emergency responders to the attacks on 9-11. An Oklahoma concert promoter is on a mission to help cover medical and other expenses stemming from a deadly car crash that occurred as a group of young girls were on the way to one of his shows. Oklahomans are hitting the roadways this the last holiday weekend of the summer. We get the latest on gasoline prices, driving tips and more from the Triple-A.
Originally broadcast on September 3, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
September 1, 2010 (28:39)
Our ongoing series, “the 21st Century Classroom” features a virtual high school operating now in Owasso. We examine how this “on-line school” works for students as the trend toward more on-line learning continues. The new judge in the trial of an Oklahoma City pharmacist on 1st degree murder charges has revoked an earlier ruling that had allowed cameras and microphones in the courtroom. Six small earthquakes have rumbled through central Oklahoma over the last 24 hours. The quakes ranged from 1.8 to 3.1 in magnitude. There was no damage and no injuries reported. Oklahoma will face another disaster it is just a matter of when. Emergency managers from around the state and nation are meeting in Norman this week to make sure they and we are prepared for it.
Originally broadcast on September 1, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
August 31, 2010 (28:39)
After closed door meetings, an announcement is expected today from Oklahoma County District Judge Tammy Bass-Lesure on whether she will remove herself from the trial of pharmacist Jerome Ersland. Prosecutors want her replaced. Environmental groups are calling for tougher action by state and federal environmental agencies to stop the acknowledged leaching of heavy metals from coal ash into the ground water near the AEP-PSO Oologah Coal fired power plant. More closed door meetings in the Broken Arrow School district as school officials get a first look at an audit. That audit, according to broadcast and print reports, details millions of mis-spent dollars due to bad spending practices as well as numerous other problems. A criminal investigation is being sought. Award winning foreign correspondent Mike Boettcher is on his way back to Afghanistan along with his photographer son Carlos. The Ponca City native has created a one of a kind educational program, reporting on the war for ABC News.com and having those reports produced by students at O.U. where he is a visiting assistant Professor.
Originally broadcast on August 31, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
August 30, 2010 (28:38)
AEP-PSO reacts to a new report from environmental groups that charge coal ash, stored at the companies Oologah Coal fired power plant is leaching heavy metals into the Verdigris River. Two new on-line polls put democratic candidates out in front of their republican opponents in the 5th district Congressional race and the campaign for Lt. Governor. Technology is breathing new life into a small Oklahoma school district. In Swink public schools I pads and other new electronic tools are saving the district money, improving the learning atmosphere and turning the school into a part-time community center. Strapped for cash and facing a shortage of treatment options, the state moves ahead with a program to do what it can against methamphetamine abuse under the Governors Crystal Darkness program.
Originally broadcast on August 30, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
August 27, 2010 (28:39)
The former auditor for the Commissioners of the Land Office, has pleaded guilty to 174 counts of embezzlement. Attorneys for Robert Melson described him as a “gamblaholic” who took more than a million dollars to feed his habit. 90 Oklahoma public schools are now on the school improvement list. That is more than double the number from a year ago. Schools get on the list for failing to meet testing benchmarks. The candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction meet in Duncan to answer questions in a private invitation only forum. Another movie is set to begin production, this time in Bartlesville. Producers are tight lipped about the stars but rumors abound that Ben Affleck will star in the movie. Lots of Oklahoma extras are also needed for this production.
Originally broadcast on August 27, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
August 26, 2010 (28:39)
The state Board of Education grants probationary accreditation to White Oak schools which has bolstered its tiny enrollment to nearly 1,000 students. They did it by hiring a private company that enrolls students in the district from across the state for classes on-line. The trial of accused Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Ersland will begin next month as planned. A district judge refused to dismiss 1st degree murder charges against Ersland and rejected defense attorney requests for a delay in the trial.
Originally broadcast on August 26, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
August 25, 2010 (28:39)
A massive round-up of alleged gang members in Tulsa and other parts of Northeast Oklahoma. 163 people in custody. The round-up may become a national model. The recall of eggs tainted with salmonella hasn’t hit Oklahoma, yet. We meet a man who has found it profitable to go back to the “old ways” of running a chicken farm and in the process reduce the risk of facing an egg recall. Oklahoma U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe making national news by blasting Arizona Senator John McCain, calling him a “closet liberal”. We also talk with the senator about runoff elections this week in Oklahoma and what it means for republican candidates. BOK Financial Corp. is facing a lawsuit accusing the bank holding company of manipulating electronic transactions to maximize overdraft fees. Preserving History: The land run of 1913? There was one and we focus on the effort to save the historical elements of an event that helped settle eastern Oklahoma.
Originally broadcast on August 25, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
August 24, 2010 (28:40)
The state Supreme Court rules the challenge to a new fee on Health Care insurance companies is unconstitutional. The decision is being hailed by republican lawmakers and Think Tanks. Governor Henry pointed out the decision leaves a major hole in the states budget well into 2011. Noted University of Oklahoma Economist Robert Dauffenbach says the state is on the verge of an employment recovery. He says the recovery would be even quicker if natural gas prices increased. Hundreds of Tulsa children loaded up today with free school supplies thanks to the School Bell program. That program also supplied them with the uniforms that many public schools now require. A discussion with Perry Hudson, the defense attorney who took on the case of James Fisher. A man who spent 27 years on death row in Oklahoma who was set free in part on the condition that he leave Oklahoma and never return.
Originally broadcast on August 24, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
August 23, 2010 (28:38)
The State Supreme Court hears the two sides of a case that could punch a huge hole in the current state budget. The court will decide if Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland’s claim is correct, that a law creating a new fee on Health Insurance companies is unconstitutional. It’s been one year since the body of 61-year old Carol Daniels was found inside a small Anadarko Church. The OSBI says it has few leads in the case. Ms. Daniels body was slashed and stabbed numerous times. A private prison that is home to more than 2,000 Oklahoma inmates is now telling the state it may have to take them back. Corrections Corp of America is trying to win a federal contract to house inmates because the Federal Government pays more than the state. What do Oklahomans think of Islam and do they believe President Obama is a Muslim? Informal surveys indicate the majority think he is a Muslim and he has an approval rating in Oklahoma of below 30%.
Originally broadcast on August 23, 2010
