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How Palantir shifted course to play key role in ICE deportations “The truly progressive position on immigration” is “extreme skepticism,” says Alex Karp, a longtime Democrat and the data management company’s chief executive.

"Palantir revised its employee code of conduct in March, removing pledges to avoid biased decision-making and eschew unfair action based on race or national origin." A public letter from 13 former employees says Palantir is “normalizing authoritarianism.”
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Another sad note to this murder case is that we can't show you a picture of the victim, 19-year-old Ronald Wipf. It appears his family didn't have one.

"You got me at a bad time..." Attorney Johnny Albert.
OK Death row inmate Tremane Woods' life is in Governor Stitt's hands. His attorney had a drug addiction and did not provide a defense during the trial. His license was suspended & he died in 2018. (1/2)
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For example, Edmond has a sales tax election that day. Check this list to see if your county has an election in two weeks-- November 18th! 🗳️
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We asked the OK Election Board if there was confusion here too, and were told "Yes – we have received calls about the polls not being open. However, voters have been satisfied when our staff explained to them that Oklahoma’s elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18. 🧵

"Judges commended this “stunning” three-part series about a U.S. citizen and her daughters detained and humiliated by Homeland Security agents “a poignant example of finding an important local story that illustrates a national one and digging deep into it and not letting go.”

You may remember the story: "Homeland Security admits family was not supposed to be targeted." CONGRATULATIONS to @spencerhumphrey.bsky.social & photographer Isaac Korstjens of @kfor4.bsky.social
on this accolade. The 8 winners include 60 Minutes & PBS News Hour. (1/2)

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Oklahomans surround OKC Hall for #NoKings two. Terri Hammer, a protester who came despite recent knee surgery tells @kfor “We’ve got to all agree that our democracy, our freedoms, and our rights are worth it.” kfor.com/news/local/p...

OK leadership is pushing for income tax elimination, but look at where the revenue is coming from. Sept. GFR collections of $769.5 million is 3.1% above collections from Sept. 2024.
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Man accused of impersonating an attorney to get into the OK County Jail and make out with his girlfriend speaks out. “it was a silly misunderstanding…” kfor.com/news/silly-m...

What Do the New Pentagon Press Reporting Rules Say? (Gift Article) The new rules codify strict limitations on access and raise the prospect of punishment for requesting information on matters of public interest.

How the Pentagon Is Blocking Out News Organizations. “The new rules codify sharp limitations on access and raise the prospect of punishment — including revocation of credentials — for simply requesting information on matters of public interest.” www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

NEW information about Bible distribution in OK classrooms. The new Superintendent states "We plan to file a motion to dismiss, and have no plans to distribute Bibles..." @kfor4.bsky.social

OK AG asks OK Insurance Comm. Glen Mulready to make changes, calling Oklahoma’s weather a red herring & the state’s open free market anything but that. “I want to assure you it’s not just an Oklahoma problem, it’s a national problem,” Mulready says. @kfor4.bsky.social
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María Corina Machado of Venezuela, the opposition leader who built a powerful social movement challenging President Nicolás Maduro and has been living in hiding since last year, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Here's what to know: nyti.ms/47iFxzh

BREAKING: The OSBI says they've found the body of the missing SWOSU student, Logan Musil, near Veterans Lake in Sulphur, OK. They've arrested 18-year-old Cameron Lewis in his death. @kfor4.bsky.social
Latest info at 4PM

Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago

Gov Stitt has a beef with Texas unrelated to the Red River Rivalry, saying the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois is a violation of his belief in "states' rights." "Oklahomans would lose their mind if Illinois sent troops to Oklahoma."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...

Article here: kfor.com/news/local/o...

Treat family sues Oklahoma law enforcement, sleepy driver & his Company over response to crash that severely injured son. In the video, Troopers tend to a fallen deputy without checking on the other two drivers. kfor.com/news/local/t...

🚨Today, OK Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said
"Unfortunately, we believe that out of those 300,000 plus folks (with ACA coverage) there's going to be maybe 100K people that are going to drop off and no longer have insurance..."
@kfor4.bsky.social
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Rising costs outpace funding: "The agency’s new 2026–2033 plan pushes back or cuts dozens of road projects across the state. One high-profile delay is the planned interchange rebuild at I-44, Lake Hefner Parkway & OK-66—now removed from the 8-year plan."
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Stricter scoring causes major drop in Oklahoma math, reading test results Statewide test scores for reading and math have dropped significantly in Oklahoma public schools since the state returned to more rigorous scoring, according to results the state Department of Educati...

OK State Report Card is in: more RIGOROUS scoring reflected in large drops.
2024-25: 27% of 3rd graders classified as proficient/advanced in reading compared to 51% the year before.
-- 33% of 3rd graders math proficient compared to 38% the year before. From OK Voice
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Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child Under a negotiated plea agreement, Morris was given a ten year sentence, but he will only serve six months in county jail.

more info here: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

JUST IN:
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Reports that megachurch pastor Robert Morris pleads guilty... is given a 10-year sentence, but will only have to serve 6 months. He must also register as a sex offender and pay $250K in restitution. @kfor4.bsky.social

Things to know about the former megachurch pastor charged with child sexual abuse OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma woman recalled a traveling evangelist who preached at her family’s church in Osage County more than 40 years ago. The preacher, along with his wife and son, e…

The former megachurch pastor charged with child sexual abuse is scheduled to appear at 2:30 PM today in the Osage County Courthouse in Pawhuska.
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NEW: AG Drummond orders an investigative audit of OSDE, citing "the former Superintendent's well-established history of mishandling tax dollars." Gov Stitt is planning a noon presser in Tulsa tomorrow on the future of OK Education, which will likely name Walters' replacement.

The website for the OK State Dept. of Education has a new look, one day after Supt. Walters' resignation.
Here are a couple of screen grabs from their front-facing webpage in September. The link takes you to the page as it looks today. @kfor4.bsky.social
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$4 Billion dollar budget deadline panic. “So, a day or two notice is not enough time in anyone’s world for a board member to review all of that information, digest it, and then have an opinion to vote on it,” kfor.com/news/oklahom...

The @okczoo.bsky.social is sharing this video and images of "a female giraffe calf, born Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in the state-of-the-art Giraffe Barn at Expedition Africa presented by Inasmuch Foundation." Congrats to parents Julu & Demetri. (No name yet)
@kfor4.bsky.social

Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals The Pentagon has summoned military officials from around the world for a gathering in Virginia. Top generals and their staffs don’t know the reason for the meeting.

"None of the people who spoke with The Post could recall a defense secretary ever ordering so many of the military’s generals and admirals to assemble like this. Several said it raised security concerns."
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