Oklahoma News Report

Friday, April 23, 2010

During a luncheon at OSU to present a suprise Lifetime Achievement/Teacher of the Year award to State Supt. of Public Instruction Sandy Garrett, Governor Henry gave rare insight into the state of budget negotiations for FY-11.

First Lady Kim Henry was also presented an award at the luncheon for being an advocate for education. During her acceptance she turned to her husband, the Governor, to publicly ask him to please pass a budget without further cuts to education.

Watch the following video to hear his answer and how he says the legislature can raise revenues to fill most if not all the budget deficit without raising taxes.

The future of a depression-era bridge over the Verdigris River may soon be decided.
The historical significance of the bridge and the fact it’s located on Route 66, complicates efforts by ODOT to replace the aging structure.

OETA’s Angela Rosecrans has more on the story.

Here’s a link to ODOT’s website where you can find more information and post comments.
http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/meetings/a2010/100420/index.htm

More than 1,000 people gathered at the Oklahoma City National Memorial Monday morning to pay tribute to 168 people who lost their lives 15 years ago today.

One of only seven Carnegie Libraries in the state remains standing in Perry. The 1909 historical building still serves its original purpose and over the years the community has worked hard to preserve its natural beauty.

OETA’s Angela Rosecrans reports:

In the early 1900’s, Andrew Carnegie made his way across the country and around the world establishing libraries. Carnegie originally set-up 25 libraries here in Oklahoma.
The Perry Library is the second oldest Carnegie Library in the state. And with the continued support of the community it will still be standing strong in another 100 years.