Here is the audio of Oklahoma Watch’s published stories for the week of August 4, 2025.- Full Week Playlist: Listen to all the stories back-to-back, without interruption. – Individual Stories: Select and play any story you’d like to hear, at your convenience. Full Week Playlist: Individual Stories: Fact Briefs: Oklahoma Watch Is Looking for an […]| Oklahoma Watch
The number of Department of Corrections inmates awaiting transfer has increased 74% since 2021, correlating with a population uptick in the Oklahoma and Tulsa County Jails.| Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch · After Two Years of Debate, Schools Get Months to Ban Phones Paul Monies examined how school districts are addressing a new state law prohibiting cell phones in schools. Keaton Ross reported on why Oklahoma’s $74 million deal to outsource its prison food service operations was cancelled. Jake Ramsey reported on the speed […]| Oklahoma Watch
Attorney General Gentner Drummond appointed the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council’s assistant executive director as a special assistant prosecutor in the Richard Glossip case, raising eyebrows in legal circles and prompting criticism from supporters of the former death row prisoner.| Oklahoma Watch
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Youth travel sports are squeezing parents financially with stay-to-play policies, in which tournaments require hotel stays to participate, then collect hidden kickbacks. The practice might violate federal anti-trust laws.| Oklahoma Watch
Aramark, a competing bidder, successfully challenged the Department of Corrections’ $74 million deal with the Trinity Services Group.| Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch · Resignations and layoffs at the state’s largest online school Jennifer Palmer talks about the latest turmoil at Epic Charter Schools, the state’s largest online school. Keaton Ross on the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ $74 million deal to outsource its prison food service to a Florida-based company. J.C. Hallman reported on a medical […]| Oklahoma Watch
The Trinity Services Group’s proposed menu skimped on protein and was padded with sodium and fat, according to a protest from a competing bidder.| Oklahoma Watch
The ongoing saga of James Havens’ attempt to secure medical parole reveals intransigence at the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and tests the integrity of the Oklahoma justice system.| Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma schools have just a few months to implement the state’s new “bell-to-bell” cell phone ban before the school year starts in August. Districts have flexibility in enforcement policies and can modify the ban after a year.| Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch · Oklahoma Watch Files Transparency Lawsuit Against Education Department Paul Monies talks about a lawsuit Oklahoma Watch filed against OSDE. Keaton Ross breaks down several criminal justice measures that passed this session, from fines and fees reform to tougher sentencing laws. JC Hallman discusses a woman who was being held on an old […]| Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch · Christian School’s Runoff Email Sparks Debate Over Partisan Lines Paul Monies looked into the fallout from an election email sent by a private religious school. Keaton Ross wrote about a successful effort to consolidate Oklahoma’s campaign finance document filing system. J.C. Hallman made some discoveries about legal disparities in rural parts of […]| Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch · Collaborative Financing to Fuel Tenant Right-to-Counsel Heather Warlick covered an announcement from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Impact Investing Collaborative regarding a partnership in financing Right-to-Counsel services for Oklahomans. Jennifer Palmer recently analyzed the state test scores for the 2023-2024 school year. Heather rejoins to talk about a mega-landlord with […]| Oklahoma Watch
