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Bird flu strikes northeast Oklahoma.Denmark and Oklahoma are working to improve energy innovation.The OKC Zoo examines the Marie Antoinette phenomenon in Monarch Butterflies.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

If you've already tuned in to one of those Christmas music stations on the radio, there's a good chance you have already heard the holiday classic "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" this year. Gayla Peevey, the Oklahoma-born original singer of the 1953 song, joins The Oklahoma Today Podcast this week as our featured guest. The song helped raise money to buy the OKC Zoo's first hippo, Matilda. Now the zoo is planning to build a statue a statue honoring Gayla and Matilda in the next year or two. We talked with Gayla about the honor, her history with the song, and even the Moo Deng sensation. Speaking of the OKC Zoo, Safari Lights is also now open for the season, and we got a sneak peek of that as well.   Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss which exotic animal they'd want to find under their own Christmas tree, and Oklahoma Tourism's Kaitlyn Rivas joins us as a special guest host. You won't want to miss it!

Local law enforcement is investigating threats to Oklahoma schools.A new report shines a light on rural roads and bridges in our state.The Oklahoma City Zoo takes in two tiny fish species as new residents.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Anti-deforestation Deforestation in Colombia falls to lowest level in 23 years https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-deforestation-fell-23-year-low-2023-2024-07-08/ Biodiversity ‘Cause for shellebration': OKC Zoo announces birth of rare giant tortoises https://kfor.com/news/local/okc-zoo-announces-birth-of-rare-giant-tortoises/ Decades of conservation efforts lead to 'landmark' hatching of 60 nearly extinct crocodiles https://www.yahoo.com/news/decades-conservation-efforts-lead-landmark-000000063.html Drawdown California experiences its 100th day of renewable energy sources meeting 100% of electricity demand https://environmentamerica.org/california/media-center/release-100-days-renewable/ Marathon Oil Agrees to Record Penalty for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations https://www.cbsnews.com/news/marathon-oil-record-penalty-oil-and-gas-pollution/

On this episode I chatted with Mandy Heaps about the fundraising efforts at OKC ZOO. All the incredible events, trips and exciting ways the community can support and enjoy the OKC Zoo. From times with the kids to alcoholic and non alcoholic sip and strolls not to mention the Zoo AMP for live music! It's all here.  https://www.okczoo.org/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/diffee_ford  Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com/ #thisisoklahoma ​

What are you doing in October?   The Month of October is full of spooky festivals and fun in Oklahoma.  If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show.   Lyric Theatre presents: "The Rocky Horror Show" - What better way to celebrate Halloween than at the Majestic Theatre with the cult classic, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.This rock concert-style show is a ridiculous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 30's through the 60's, and tells the story of the newly engaged Brad & Janet, who get caught in a storm and find themselves seeking shelter at the eerie mansion of mad scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, where they meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker, a creepy butler, and a Frankenstein-style muscle man named Rocky.   Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.   Step into a horse-drawn wagon and travel back in time with Enid Cemetery Tombstone Tales. As you ride through the cemetery after dark, the wagon stops at certain tombstones, where costumed re-enactors portraying historic Enid figures step out of the shadows to tell their stories. Get into the spirit of Halloween and find out what secrets have been taken to the grave.   "Enid is a city pulsing with great expectations." Those words were penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Enid native Marquis James in the early 1900s. Yet those century-old words ring truer today than ever before. Enid is home to the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. Nearly half of Enid's restaurants are truly locally-owned and operated, creating a unique dining experience you won't find anywhere else.   Haunt the River with Oklahoma River Cruises, Put a watery spell on your Halloween. Join Oklahoma River Cruises and let's Haunt the River. Enjoy the decorated boat, haunted tunes, light snacks, and cash bar on board. This cruise boards at 7:45pm and departs at 8:00 pm tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. Must be 21 and over to attend. Cruise departs from the Exchange Landing located at 1503 Exchange Avenue.   The annual Boo on Bell Fall Festival in Shawnee celebrates the autumn season with family-friendly activities galore. Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy trick-or-treating on Bell Street among many other activities. Boo on Bell offers something for everyone in the family from ghost stories and games to a car show and carnival rides.   Shawnee is located at the geographical center of Interstate 40, just 30 minutes east of OKC. A unique multicultural gem, in Shawnee the old-west rural and modern urban mingle happily.  Home to four Native American tribes with a rich pre-statehood history, our city of just over 30,000 boasts of world-class museums, a bustling historic downtown district, recreational lakes, and more.   Movie in the Park Series picks back up for the Fall! Be sure to bring your lawn chair or blanket for this FREE movie under the stars. There will be concession items available for purchase. Movies begin at dusk!   Oklahoma City's largest Halloween party for adults 21+ is back and better than ever! Don't miss Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up, presented by COOP ALE WORKS on Friday, October 28, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.! For this year's theme, OKC Zoo will be transformed into a haunted summer camp full of thrills, chills and LOTS of treats   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events  #October #festival #fair #Shawnee #music #food #visitchoctawcountry #Theatre #enid #cemetery #OKC #scary #spooky #enid #boat #shawnee #movie #ardmore #zoo

Oklahoma City Public Schools rank number one in enrollment decline. An endangered chimpanzee at the OKC Zoo is expecting. Tulsa's Bob Dylan center opens today. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Do you know the Oklahoma ties to the Hippopotamus song?  Gayla Peevey was born on March 8, 1943. This former singer and child star was from Oklahoma City, OK. She is best known for the song, "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," which she recorded at the age of 10. The Oklahoma City Zoo gained some notoriety due to the song. After Gayla received a Hippo as a gift, she donated Matilda the Hippo to the Zoo. Matilda lived out her days there until at the age of 47 she was being transferred to Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Orlando FL. The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is a zoo and botanical garden located in Oklahoma City's Adventure District in northeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The zoo covers 119 acres and is home to more than 1,900 animals. https://www.okczoo.org/ #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #christmas #song  #attraction #hippo  

My guest is Secretary Justin Brown. In June 2019, Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Justin Brown as Director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, the state's largest agency by workforce. In March 2020, Governor Stitt further appointed Brown to the position of Cabinet Secretary of Oklahoma Human Services. As CEO of a regional senior housing company prior to these appointments, Brown built a deep experience in organizational leadership, finance and strategic planning & execution. With this experience, Brown is well suited to build a vision based on a customer first mentality, motivating the team to execute on a vision of serving the State of Oklahoma's most vulnerable citizens. As a strong relationship builder, Brown was uniquely qualified to position the Department of Human Services as a collaborative agency that engages with partners across the state to serve together. In addition to having built a passion for serving seniors with Alzheimer's Disease through his prior profession, and Board of Directors engagement with the Alzheimer's Association, Brown has built a life of service to children through non-profit service including the OU Children's Hospital Foundation, the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, the OKC Zoo, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, among others. He and his wife, Kelly, have been married for 19 years and have two children, Hannah and Ford. Connect with my guest: You can connect with Secretary Justin Brown by email at justin.brown@okdhs.org, or through the Oklahoma Department of Human Services website https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs.html. You can also connect through social media via Twitter or Facebook @secretarybrown, and Instagram @secretary_brown. Resources mentioned in this episode: Oklahoma Department of Human Services https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs.html Our OK DHS https://www.ourokdhs.org/ OK DHS True North https://www.ourokdhs.org/s/flexcontent/true-north-MCE3QFQNXVAJALLOWZEJLJNALAEA OK DHS Foster Care Program https://okfosters.org/ 111 Project Care Portal https://www.111project.org/careportal/ Thousand Stories Podcast with Secretary Brown https://anchor.fm/justin-brown67 Dr. Chan Hellman and the Science of Hope https://www.chanhellman.com/ OSU-OKC Center for Social Innovation https://osuokc.edu/cfsi Share and subscribe: Share this podcast https://www.fullintegrationcoaching.com/liveyourpurpose For more ways to share and subscribe https://anchor.fm/liveyourpurpose Thank you! Connect with Charles: Learn more about my life coaching, public speaking, and retreat services https://www.fullintegrationcoaching.com Follow along with me on Facebook and Instagram @ fullintegrationcoaching

Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXBg5_c4VxGGR_kxMHb2wg We talk bowling (for some reason), Scissortail Park’s market options, as well as how things are re-opening and what we’re looking forward to doing in OKC this summer including Dodgers and Energy games. We also discuss how to get involved with the sport that’s sweeping the metro – pickleball – in addition to downtown treats, InternOKC, the Chamber’s young professional development program, and we sneak peek ep. 21 (which we’re excited about shooting). Want audio and/or show archives? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode: Main Event: https://www.mainevent.com/locations/oklahoma/oklahoma-city/ HeyDay: https://www.heydayfun.com/ Dust Bowl: https://dustbowllounge.com/locations/oklahoma-city/ Heritage Lanes Bowling Center: http://www.heritagelanesokc.com/ Paint the Wild offers outdoor artistic experience at the OKC Zoo: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/paint-the-wild-offers-outdoor-artistic-experience-at-the-okc-zoo/ Festival of the Arts is back: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/festival-of-the-arts-moves-to-june-22-27/ Energy FC update: Preseason schedule, new conference alignment, more: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/energy-fc-update-preseason-schedule-new-conference-alignment-more/ Energy FC announces full 2021 schedule: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/energy-fc-announces-full-2021-schedule/ OKC Dodgers announce updated 2021 schedule; HS baseball series returns: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-dodgers-announce-updated-2021-schedule-hs-baseball-series-returns/ What’s the dill with Oklahoma City’s new popular pastime, pickleball? https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/what-s-the-dill-with-oklahoma-city-s-new-popular-pastime-pickleball/ Chicken N Pickle: https://chickennpickle.com/oklahoma-city/ Resilience on the court: Adaptive sports program provides fun, competition: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/resilience-on-the-court-adaptive-sports-program-provides-fun-competition/ Santa Fe Family Life Center: https://www.sfflc.com/ Kitchen 324: https://www.kitchen324.com/ Stella Nova: https://www.stellanova.com/ InternOKC: https://www.abetterlifeokc.com/internokc/internokc/ --    Sign up for a weekly VeloCity email to stay up on what’s going down in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/index.php?src=forms&id=enews&category=&email=EMAIL&submit.x=40&submit.y=28 Feedback: networking@okcchamber.com or Chamber social media (@okcchamber) - https://www.facebook.com/okcchamber - https://twitter.com/okcchamber - https://www.instagram.com/okcchamber/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-oklahoma-city-chamber/

In this episode we are joined with Matthew and Sharyn Pierce owners of Monastery at Forest Lake.  Learn a little about them here, then join us for a fun podcast! About the Owners- We are Matthew and Sharyn Pierce.  Many ask how we decided to jump into this business.  Well, after our very OWN desperate, yet unsuccessful search for an Intimate Wedding experience, we decided within six months of own marriage, to merge a mutual passion for business and combined professional backgrounds, into purchasing and restoring this beautiful 1928 property.  With this venture, it has provided us the opportunity to offer what no one else could! So we bring you OKC's first elegant, intimate, event option, in a gorgeous natural setting, at a very affordable rate, with the opportunity to stay in our inviting B&B as long as you like!   Not only did we fall in love with the History this Estate offers, but even with the country experience of our tree filled property, we provide location convenience within minutes of Bricktown, the OKC Zoo, Remington Park, and many surrounding city areas. It's the perfect escape, with the ease of a simple drive, or Uber ride anywhere..    We cherish the many matrimonial experiences we share, serving business travelers, facilitating family gatherings, and accommodating overnight escapes.     The Monastery at Forest Lake thrives in customer satisfaction, and we believe that our success comes from the genuine effort in treating each customer, and our community like family.  Please read our reviews! https://themonasteryatforestlake.com/   Contact Matthew and Sharyn- Website-https://themonasteryatforestlake.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheMonasteryAtForestLake Text or Call-  (405) 760-9984  or  (405) 760-9984  Email-  TheMonasteryAtForestLake@yahoo.com  

On this episode I chatted with Shannon Evers & Lilly Thompson about the new Girl Scout facility that just opened in OKC. Right across from the OKC Zoo in Oklahoma City's Adventure district sits this incredible camp. On 9 acres of hillside, tree covered bliss. Camp Trivera is a new state of the art facility for all Girl Scouts to learn, grow and enjoy during their stay. I'll let the girls tell you more about it but wow did they do a great job creating this facility. Check it out here. https://camp.gswestok.org/about-camp/#thisisoklahoma  

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 2, 2020 is: pachyderm • PAK-ih-derm • noun : any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin; especially : elephant Examples: "'Rhino births are significant events at the Zoo so we are thrilled to share news of Niki's pregnancy and cannot wait to welcome this new addition to our herd,' said Rachel Emory, OKC Zoo curator of pachyderms." — The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City), 15 Feb. 2020 "The elephants, though, still needed to reach the river. They hewed close to the old route, the one imprinted on generations of pachyderm brains…." — Hannah Beech and Muktita Suhartono, The New York Times, 16 July 2020 Did you know? Pachydermos in Greek means literally "having thick skin" (figuratively, it means "dull" or "stupid"). It's from pachys, meaning "thick," and derma, meaning "skin." In the late 1700s, the French naturalist Georges Cuvier adapted the Greek term as pachyderme for any one of a whole assemblage of hoofed animals having thickish skin: elephants, hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, tapirs, horses, pigs, and more. English speakers learned the word from French in the early 1800s. The adjective pachydermatous means "of or relating to the pachyderms" or "thickened" (referring to skin). Not too surprisingly, it also means "callous" or "insensitive" (somewhat unfairly especially to elephants, which are actually known to be rather sensitive).

Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXBg5_c4VxGGR_kxMHb2wg Congrats all, unprecedented times have now become somewhat precedented! Now that the great indoor quarantine of 2020 *seems* to be coming to an end in favor of more of an outdoor experience of freedom, we wax nostalgic on our #WFH experience, OKC attractions that have reopened like the whitewater center, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and more, discuss putting a moratorium on particular terms, talk about the Chamber’s new “Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC” support local businesses campaign, some items from the #OKCBizBoost web series, and how we’re transitioning some of our events in the immediate future given the current environment and restrictions. Want audio and/or show archives? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode: OKC Riversport / whitewater center reservations: http://www.riversportokc.org New Liichokoshkomo’ exhibit, upcoming Prix de West highlight Cowboy Museum’s reopening: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/new-liichokoshkomo-exhibit-upcoming-prix-de-west-highlight-cowboy-museum-s-reopening/ OKC Zoo: http://www.okczoo.org Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC campaign / #ShopSmallForOKC (including links to downloadable social media assets): https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc/ #OKCBizBoost web series – good community stories WRT pandemic response: https://www.velocityokc.com/okcbizboost A plea on behalf of local retail: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/a-plea-on-behalf-of-local-retail/ Fill out your census form online (click green “respond” button): http://www.2020census.gov Hear why companies choose OKC at Chamber Forum June 17: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/hear-why-companies-choose-okc-at-chamber-forum-june-17/ State of Health highlights health care industry: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/state-of-health-highlights-health-care-industry/ Costco eyeing Oklahoma City for back office operation: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/costco-eyeing-oklahoma-city-for-back-office-operation/ More Chamber events and calendar: http://www.okcchamber.com/events Chamber COVID-19 resources: https://www.okcchamber.com/covid19 VisitOKC’s “support OKC” list of local shops, restaurants, services and attractions you can creatively patronize during the pandemic: http://www.visitokc.com/support-okc/ Downtown OKC’s list of open restaurants/services/shops: http://www.downtownokc.com/support-local/ OKLAworks Twitter page (job announcements): http://twitter.com/OKLAworks OK for OK local biz listings: http://www.okforok.com  Sign up for a weekly VeloCity email to stay up on what’s going down in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/index.php?src=forms&id=enews&category=&email=EMAIL&submit.x=40&submit.y=28 Feedback: networking@okcchamber.com or Chamber social media (@okcchamber) - https://www.facebook.com/okcchamber - https://twitter.com/okcchamber - https://www.instagram.com/okcchamber/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-oklahoma-city-chamber/

On this episode I sit with Steven Cook of Cook Feed and Outdoors. A third generation feed businesses here in Oklahoma. Steven and his family are from Tuttle Oklahoma. His grandfather started the businesses and over the years himself and his father have grown it significantly. With two stores and a third on the way, Cook Feed & Outdoors is one of the leading suppliers of animal feed to the state of Oklahoma and surrounding areas. They supply the OKC Zoo with all their feed, Remmington Park racecourse and a bunch of Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.Follow them on Instagram for all your animal feed needs @cookfeedoutdoor / @therealstevencook and check out Steve's podcast "Chatter With Steve" Thanks for listening! Leave a REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE for more Oklahoma Stories.This episode was presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Sharing Oklahoma's Stories Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them online at www.oklahomahof.com and on Instagram @oklahomahof #THISISOKLAHOMA 

This episode of Lost Ogle Show is presented by Oklahoma's premier Halloween event, HAUNT THE ZOO: ALL GROWN UP. Join us Friday, October 25 from 7 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for OKC's biggest and best 21+ only Halloween event! On this week's episode of The Lost Ogle Show Patrick and Marisa chat with a real spooky crew! OKC Ghost Tour operator, Jeff Provine and our very own Louis Fowler, took a tour of Bricktown's haunted locations. But first, Candice Reynolds from the OKC Zoo tells all about Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up. 2:23 - Those folks in the truck bed riding down the highway 5:12 - Barresi's inability to register domains privately 6:25 - Haunt the Zoo All Grown Up on Friday October 25th from 7 to 11 PM 18:30 - Haunted locations in Bricktown and Oklahoma City, and what ghosts really are Published 11 October 2019 Do some business with our sponsors! Bricktown OKC Patricia's Erotic Boutique Anthem Brewing Oklahoma Contemporary Fassler Hall in Midtown Fowler Volkswagen in Norman Visit The Lost Ogle for more Great Content! Find Us Online! THE ZOO @OKCZoo Jeff @JeffProvine Louis @LouisFowler Patrick @TheLostOgle Marisa's Website! Chris at East Side Design Randy @JoaquinQuinoa

This week Localites OKC are joined by Ally Rodriguez, President of ZOOtroop and Alyssa Loveless, President-elect, to discuss their fundraiser, Brainy Beasts, coming up April 11 7 - 10 p.m. at OKC Zoo. Learn more and purchase your tickets at www.Zoofriends.org.

This week we're talking about the Oklahoma City Zoo with Candice Rennels and, one of the original Okie Geek Cast Members, Chace Harvick. So many great things are going on including the opening of the new Sanctuary Asia, a 6.6 acre, $22M exhibit with a new member. Baby elephant Kai is strutting her stuff at the OKC Zoo. Also, starting next week is Haunt the Zoo which now takes place during the day on the two weekends before Halloween. And how about an adults only Haunt the Zoo on August 26th. All the details in this week's episode as well as what the OKC Zoo is doing to protect our non-human friends on this island Earth. Support this podcast

This week we're joined in the studio by Matt Burkholder, Event Coordinator for the Oklahoma City Zoo. He stopped by to talk about all of the exciting things happening this spring and summer at the OKC Zoo including the second annual Safari Soirée hosted by Zoo friends coming up April 27. To learn more about all of the events happening at the zoo visit zoofriends.org/events.

An interesting Twitter user tells us what the #FreddieGray protest is really all about. Tiger's loose at the OKC Zoo, what would you do? And different laws for different people...always bad news.

Pistol Pete's Party at the OKC Zoo, President Hargis to visit Austin Chapter, Ft. Worth Chapter sponsors trip to Waco and Chapters events.