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Oklahoma News Report
July 8, 2010 (28:35)
A state of emergency is now in effect for 63 counties because of the severe storms and flooding. So far there has been at least three drowning deaths connected to the floods. The family that spent five years attempting to convince lawmakers to pass a law mandating insurance coverage for children with autism has decided it is time to move on. The Wayne Rhode family is leaving Oklahoma in favor of Minnesota, where insurance coverage is available for their autistic son. As part of Oklahoma Votes 2010 coverage, tonight we profile Robert Hubbard, who is seeking the Republican Party nomination for Governor. The recent flooding has captured pictures of young children playing in the water, which is extremely dangerous. We talk live with the head of Oklahoma Safe Kids on the message they are sending to parents of just how dangerous it is to allow children to play in or near flood water.
Originally broadcast on July 8, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
July 7, 2010 (28:58)
The Department of Environmental Quality is issuing advisories for 16 Oklahoma lakes for high mercury levels in fish. The warning involving bass, walleye and flathead catfish. A democrat running for Lt. Governor is calling for major changes in legislative process to stop “end of session” surprise legislation coming out of committees that work largely in secret. Senator Kenneth Corn also wants the legislature placed under requirements of the Open Records and Open Meeting Acts. The latest Rasmussen poll shows Congresswoman Mary Fallin’s lead over Attorney General Drew Edmondson is shrinking. The two are seeking their party nominations to run for Governor in the July 27th primary election. A search of public records shows BP has had 44 environmental violations in Oklahoma over the last decade. Oklahoma City Thunder signs Kevin Durant to a five year contract.
Originally broadcast on July 7, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
July 6, 2010 (28:55)
The Department of Environmental Quality is issuing advisories for 16 Oklahoma lakes for high mercury levels in fish. The warning involving bass, walleye and flathead catfish. A democrat running for Lt. Governor is calling for major changes in legislative process to stop “end of session” surprise legislation coming out of committees that work largely in secret. Senator Kenneth Corn also wants the legislature placed under requirements of the Open Records and Open Meeting Acts. The latest Rasmussen poll shows Congresswoman Mary Fallin’s lead over Attorney General Drew Edmondson is shrinking. The two are seeking their party nominations to run for Governor in the July 27th primary election. A search of public records shows BP has had 44 environmental violations in Oklahoma over the last decade. Oklahoma City Thunder signs Kevin Durant to a five year contract extention.
Originally broadcast on July 6, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
June 30, 2010 (28:40)
The Union Public School District has announced that it is eliminating 53 teaching jobs and 40 other positions due to state education budget cuts. Cathy Tatom will have details. A Tulsa grand jury is applying a frequently-used law to call for the removal of Skiatook’s school board president. Oklahoma labor groups are urging Oklahoma senators James Inhofe and Tom Coburn to end their opposition to a bill that would extend unemployment benefits. In Depth, we’ll hear an excerpt of Oklahoma U.S. Senator Tom Coburn’s questioning of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. The city of Luther is in desperate need of a new pumper truck and thanks to an on-line contest they may be getting one. Lori Rasmussen will have our report. Angela Rosecrans has a story about efforts by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma to preserve their culture by protecting eagles from predators.
Originally broadcast on June 30, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
June 29, 2010 (28:39)
In announcing a cut in the state education budget of $200 million, State Superintendent Sandy Garrett said the cuts passed by the State School Board will reduce classrooms to bare bones education. A Tulsa County grand jury has indicted the former school superintendent of Skiatook Public Schools on criminal charges. In our Newsmaker Interview, we talked to Oklahoma City University law professor Michael O’Shea about the new U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Second Amendment. New figures show that 40 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties have an average income that is below the federal poverty level. University of Oklahoma Sociology Professors Susan Sharp and J Hall discussed why Oklahoma has such a high poverty rate and what can be done about it. In our Living Well franchise segment, we profile an Oklahoma woman who is teaching life skills to the deaf-blind.
Originally broadcast on June 29, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
June 22, 2010 (28:40)
Oklahoma’s unemployment rate inched up one tenth of a percent last month. Many of those newly unemployed are showing up in summer classes at colleges and universities across the state. While the parent company of Stillwater National Bank has not yet started to pay back the $70-million it received in TARP money, a spokesman for the bank says the funds have been very valuable by providing loans to local businesses and strengthening the states economy. The public trust overseeing the buyout of residents in the Tar Creek Superfund site violated the Open Meeting Act. That’s the ruling from the state Supreme Court which held that it was improper to let appraisers and others attend executive sessions where appraisals and property purchases were discussed. 200 electric fans were delivered to the Central Oklahoma Salvation Army today, a gift from O G & E. The fans will be passed out to clients who need help fighting off the summer heat. A growing number of Oklahomans find themselves dealing with the financial problems of their aging parents. In-Depth tonight, advice from an expert for those facing such problems.
Originally broadcast on June 22, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
June 24, 2010 (28:39)
Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education have approved tuition and mandatory fee increases for all 25 state colleges and universities. The increases range from 3.2% to 5.5%. If you are driving a vehicle with no insurance, a new state law could result in your vehicle being impounded. Once impounded the owner has to provide proof of ownership, insurance and a valid driver’s license to get the vehicle back. Inspections of state bridges following the collapse in 2007 of a major bridge in Minnesota, has resulted in the closure of two state bridges. 25 others have had weight limits reduced. The Tulsa Police Department is taking steps to improve relations with the Hispanic community. Lawmen hope to bridge barriers of language and culture to improve public safety. Gasoline prices are going up across the state. Jumping .10cents in just one day in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Originally broadcast on June 24, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
June 23, 2010 (28:39)
Governor Henry is asking for more federal disaster aid because of damage left behind by the record one day rainfall on June 14th. A survey shows 221 homes damaged or destroyed. Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett has vetoed parts of the newly passed city budget. He also vetoed a transfer of money to the general fund from a fund that pays for mowing and graffiti removal. Regents for the University of Oklahoma have decided to charge students more to go to school next year. The tuition hike will be 4.5%. State flags are at half mast Thursday and Friday in honor of Hannah Atkins, the first black woman elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She will lie in state on Thursday; her funeral is set for Friday. New figures from the Census Bureau put the states population at just under 3.7-million people. Oklahoma City and Norman both grew; Tulsa shrank just slightly in population. Organizations that deliver hot meals to the elderly are checking on their clients this week, as 100 degree heat locks in over the state. The ONR does a ride along.
Originally broadcast on June 23, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
June 21, 2010 (28:39)
Much of northeastern Oklahoma is spending the first official day of summer under an “excessive heat warning”. The rest of the state is under a heat advisory. Heat indexes of 105 degrees are common across the state. Law enforcement agencies are now making cutbacks to meet funding reductions from state and local governments. In Sand Springs the K-9 units are being eliminated along with the mounted patrols. The Oklahoma County District Attorney is looking for new ways to fund his forensic document laboratory, one of only a handful of fully certified labs in the nation. A visit to a unique summer camp for kids….science camp that is. The states unemployment numbers are edging higher. We talk In-Depth with a state economist about the reasons for the rising numbers.
Originally broadcast on June 21, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
June 18, 2010 (35:49)
Much of northeastern Oklahoma is spending the first official day of summer under an “excessive heat warning”. The rest of the state is under a heat advisory. Heat indexes of 105 degrees are common across the state. Law enforcement agencies are now making cutbacks to meet funding reductions from state and local governments. In Sand Springs the K-9 units are being eliminated along with the mounted patrols. The Oklahoma County District Attorney is looking for new ways to fund his forensic document laboratory, one of only a handful of fully certified labs in the nation. A visit to a unique summer camp for kids….science camp that is. The states unemployment numbers are edging higher. We talk In-Depth with a state economist about the reasons for the rising numbers.
Originally broadcast on June 18, 2010
