Wendy Suares
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Evening news anchor at KOKH FOX25 in Oklahoma City. Stay curious.
š A REVEALING LOOK behind the recent push to put Trump Bibles in every Oklahoma classroom. Tuesday at 9pm!
#oklahoma
#oklaed
#ryanwalters
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INBOX- in an email to parents, Supt. Fields says there will not be any changes to end-of-year testing this year. He also provides an update on the new social studies standards.
#oklaed
#Oklahoma
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"SOMETHING WE SHOULD NOT TOLERATE AS A COMMUNITY." Around 12,000 young children in Oklahoma are served by Head Start Programs. Here's a breakdown of which ones are threatened immediately by the shutdown, and which ones have some wiggle room to keep operating.
#Oklahoma
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16 days ago
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ICYMI- Oklahomaās former superintendent claimed a ārecord turnaroundā for failing schools, but was it really? This raises more questions about any data or claims made by OSDE under Ryan Waltersā leadership.
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Former OSDE employees claim data manipulation, misuse of funds for schools as audit looms
Oklahoma's Department of Education (OSDE) is still reeling from mass resignations under previous leadership and potentially lasting harm to Oklahoma students.Mi
https://okcfox.com/news/local/former-osde-employees-claim-data-manipulation-misuse-of-funds-for-schools-as-audit-oklahoma-state-department-education-audit-attorney-general-ryan-walters-office-school-support-state-superintendent-lindel-fields-failing-oklahoma-schools-f-list
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ā¼ļøTONIGHT- claims of misspent federal money, manipulated data, and harm to Oklahoma kids⦠just within ONE office of OSDE. Former support specialists- including a former Teacher of the Year- reveal what drove them away during Ryan Waltersā time as superintendent.
#OKLAED
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šØJUST IN- SNAP benefits to be suspended starting Nov 1 due to
#GovernmentShutdown
. Oklahoma DHS encourages food stamp recipients to instead to turn to local community resources
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šAn inspiring (and wet!) morning at this yearās āMore Than Pinkā walk to fight breast cancer! The lightning and storms cut things short, but my girls and I were so proud to help raise money in honor of their āMimiā and support all the efforts of Susan G. Komen.
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A religious test? When contacting your elected representative? This email exchange led one Oklahoman to file a complaint.
#oklaed
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25 days ago
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Been a minute since I got to cover OU- TX in person. Watching from the couch isnāt so bad either though.
#BOOMER
29 days ago
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WILL JOHN MATEER PLAY FOR OU TOMORROW? Colby says he's not a betting man, but as of this moment, he's leaning YES.
#RedRiverRivalry
#BOOMER
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ACTION ITEMS FOR 32 TEACHERS are on the agenda for tomorrow's
#Oklahoma
Board of Education meeting. It's their first time to meet since Lindel Fields became superintendent. 32 is far more than on any other agenda in at last a year.š§µ
#oklaed
*agenda here-
oklahoma.gov/content/dam/...
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ICYMI- From heartbreakingš- being told "complaints that come in about our special education students aren't priority..." To bizarre - "We stood there with our hands over our heart." More details emerge about the culture at OSDE under the former superintendent. (1/2)
#oklahoma
#oklaed
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MORE GOVERNOR POWER? Gov. Stitt is using the Ryan Walters debacle and his appointment of interim state supe Lindel Fields as evidence OK law needs to change-allowing governors to appoint more statewide positions, instead of letting voters decide. But wait... š§µ
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OSDE AUDIT- ā¼ļøState Auditor Cindy Byrd tells me she only learned about this from the AGās press release, calling it āpeculiar.ā š§µ
#Oklahoma
okcfox.com/news/local/d...
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Drummond orders audit of Oklahoma education department after Walters resigns
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has ordered an audit into the Oklahoma State Department of Education following Walters resignation.
https://okcfox.com/news/local/drummond-orders-audit-of-oklahoma-education-department-after-walters-resigns-attorney-general-gentner-ryan-state-superintendent-school-tax-dollars-expose-investigation
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THIS. WILL. KEEP. HAPPENING. all over. It's only just begun- Paycom laying off over 500 Oklahoma workers amid AI-driven tech workforce reconstruction.
#ai
#paycom
#layoffs
#oklahoma
okcfox.com/news/local/p...
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Paycom laying off over 500 Oklahoma workers amid AI-driven tech workforce reconstruction
Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC)(“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, today announced a workforce r
https://okcfox.com/news/local/paycom-laying-off-over-500-worker-amid-ai-driven-tech-workforce-reconstruction-hr-payroll-software-automated-core-business-systems-efficiencies-artificial-intelligence-ai-technology-investement-roles-back-office-roles-sales-service
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CURRENT MOODšStill processing everything I just learned from records and former employees detailing what went on behind the scenes at the
#Oklahoma
State Dept of Education under
#RyanWalters.š¤Æ
No, this story isn't over yet. Lots to share in the coming days -impacting yourš°and your children.
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šŖINBOX- Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters closes out an email just sent to parents about his departure and what he considers his successes with this- āThis chapter may be closing, but our fight for strong schools and strong families is far from over.ā
#oklaed
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šThis ad before coffeeš McCallās new ad for
#oklahoma
gov says āThatās why we outlawed sex change surgeries for minors and banned boys from girlsā sports⦠I have a simple message for any lunatic pushing sex change for kidsāyou first.ā ā¼ļøOklahomans, election season is here.
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Local businesses are ready to cash in (and donate to
#oklaed
) following @RyanWalters_ās resignation announcement. If you see any Iāve missed, send them my way and Iāll add them to this š§µ
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Hi! Iām the reporter you may have seen trying to question Ryan Walters after he resigned. Iāve been extensively investigating his office (along with other Oklahoma state agencies) the last couple years. Hereās a look back at my coverage-
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INVESTIGATIONS on Ryan Walters - YouTube
After years of my investigative reports, including a focus on misuse of money, the controversial state superintendent resigned.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfzGIDh6hppoY2KKvFfwccbGmTBlsuam7&feature=shared
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Ended up with a front row seat, as Walters officially announced heās resigning as OK state superintendent on FOX News. Iāll show you what happened afterwardā¦.
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*NOTE- As part of my report last night on the hundreds of national media appearances made by Walters over the last 2 years, we counted at least 21 appearances on the Trace Gallagher show. š
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šØHere's what we know so far about the expected Ryan Walters resignation, including how his potential new gig has ties to YOUR tax dollars.
#oklahoma
#oklaed
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TIES TO FREEDOM FOUNDATION- On that July 2023 trip to speak in Denver, you paid airfare for Walters and his advisor, Matt Langston. We also know Walters attended the 2024 summit as well.
add a skeleton here at some point
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šØSOURCES: Walters out as State Supt. FOX 25 learned Ryan Walters is expected to resign Friday to take another job. Gov Stitt is rumored to be eyeing former Rep. Mark McBride for the job. McBride tells me he hasnāt discussed it with the gov but would āprobablyā accept the jobā¦
#oklahoma
#oklaed
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MEDIA BLITZ- FOX 25 obtained documents detailing more than 400 national media appearances for State Superintendent Ryan Walters in the span of two years. We found several instances where Walters booked at least six appearances in a single day.
#oklaed
#oklahoma
okcfox.com/news/local/s...
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INBOX- Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters says a Turning Point USA club will at every high school campus in OK. āOur kids must get involved and active. We will fight back against the liberal propaganda, pushed by the radical left, and the teachers unions.ā
#oklahoma
#oklaed
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CHARLIE KIRK MEMORIAL PLAZAS- *The college students we spoke with who oppose the idea did not want to go on camera, raising concerns about what might happen if they did.
#Oklahoma
okcfox.com/news/local/s...
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POP QUIZ- If you had to guess, how many national media appearances do you think Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters made in a 2 year period? This includes podcasts, radio, tv. Whoever guesses closest gets... a virtual high five. š
#Oklahoma
#oklaed
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about 2 months ago
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reposted by
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Elizabeth Caldwell
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Super cool meeting
@wsuares.bsky.social
tonight! My own news team picked up 10 awards and I was recognized for the first time as an investigative reporter, too.
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šØCLOSED (AGAIN). Lookout Kitchen restaurants inside OK state parks are shutting down at the end of the month. The announcement comes just days after my report revealed the operators were still stiffing the state.
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š Lots to uncover in this stack of records today. Weāre always working to find out what your
#Oklahoma
leaders are up to and how they are spending your money. š°
about 2 months ago
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INBOX- State Superintendent Ryan Walters says after investigating reports that came in through Awareity, they've identified 70 certified teachers from 44 districts who've made statements regarding Charlie Kirk's murder and 12 school districts who did not participate in a moment of silence.
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OKLAHOMA JUDGE PAYš°- A 17.58% raise for all OK judges could be coming as soon as next year to bring pay in line with other states, with salaries as high as $233k.
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ICYMI- STILL STIFFING TAXPAYERS- At this point we have to ask why the state of
#Oklahoma
continues to do business with someone who has repeatedly failed to follow through on agreements, leaving YOU with the bill. I haven't gotten an answer on that.
okcfox.com/news/local/o...
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Oklahoma taxpayers left footing unpaid bills as park restaurant deal falters again
A years-long history of falling short on agreements with the state of Oklahoma continues with you footing the unpaid bills.Oklahoma taxpayers are getting stiffe
https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-taxpayers-raise-concern-with-state-fair-lookout-kitchen-investigation-department-of-tourism-and-recreation-research-communications-specialist-kaitlyn-rivas-restaurant-operator-jp-wilson
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My incredible grandfather would have turned 112 today. He was blessed with 104 years on Earth, and didnāt waste a second of it. This morning I reread his obituary, reflecting on his legacy, accomplishments, and lasting mark on me and so many others.
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āļøCONTINUING INVESTIGATION- Here's what I'm working on for Monday for FOX 25. I uncover how one company's years-long history of falling short on agreements with the state of Oklahoma continues, with YOU ...footing the unpaid bills. š°
#oklahoma
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šššCONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 Society of Professional Journalists, Oklahoma Professional Chapter and Society of Professional Journalists (Oklahoma Chapter) Excellence in Journalism Award Winners! (especially our FOX 25 team š) Winners are listed here ā¬ļø
okspj.com/2025-oklahom...
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Oklahoma SPJ Pro Chapter
Improving and protecting journalism since 1909
https://okspj.com/2025-oklahoma-spj-contest?fbclid=IwY2xjawMurUpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHg7kHgSHDDVQj8kUomYTdltlpMcHuG_cVssn8KGuR2hzPmS3O2RKZg4auGfm_aem_GA3GBEyLRmKE36d8r3aj1Q
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Does your dog stick its entire head in the water bowl at the dog park? No? Just mine? š¤¦āāļø
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šØDEVELOPING- just one day into Gov Stittās āOperation Safeā to clear homeless encampments in Tulsa, community advocates tell me OHP entered an encampment overnight as folks slept. A dog in a tent apparently got spooked and was shot by a trooper. Iām told the dog is stableā¦
#oklahoma
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Many months ago, a high-level staffer at a state agency said to me, "Oklahoma is not a poor state. Oklahoma is a poorly run state." I think about that a lot. Thoughts?
#oklahoma
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GHOST EMPLOYEES?-
@oklahomawatch.bsky.social
reveals how many times a 6-figure full time staffer actually swiped into OSDE offices while living and working another job in Texas. Itās public information, but reporter Jennifer Palmer had to fight to get it...
#oklaed
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I could have had a nap. Instead I got half naked for no reason and have to go back in few days. š
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MENTAL HEALTH CUTS- ODMHSAS makes "tough decisions" to end some of its 800 contracts with providers to get the agency out of a financial crisis. One impacted provider warns "it will cost lives."
#oklahoma
okcfox.com/news/local/m...
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Mental health and substance abuse services struggle amidst budget cuts
Mental health and substance abuse services for Oklahomans are on the line once again, as the state agency makes swift cuts to help climb out of a financial cris
https://okcfox.com/news/local/mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-struggle-amidst-budget-cuts-oklahoma-citizen-advocates-for-recovery-and-treatment-association-odmhsas-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services
2 months ago
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āļøWant to hear self-proclaimed āChristian Nationalistsā say the quiet parts out loud? Hereās your chance. Tulsaās GOP has got you covered with a 6-week course. š
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2 months ago
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WOKE TEACHER TEST-āWhat did the Supreme Court rule in the 2025 case Mahmoud v. Taylor?ā Now we have the FULL list of questions Ryan Walters wants teachers to answer before coming to Oklahoma from āwokeā states- CA and NY. OK ranks 50th in education.
#oklaed
okcfox.com/news/local/p...
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PragerU unveils all 34 questions on its 'America First' test
PragerU has released all 34 questions from a new test the OSDE and PragerU are developing to ensure teachers coming to Oklahoma aren't "woke."
https://okcfox.com/news/local/prageru-unveils-all-34-questions-on-its-america-first-test-education-classrooms-oklahoma-department-of-education-ryan-walters-california-new-york-woke#
2 months ago
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My little runner is back at it. OKCās Core to Shore 5K was a fun one!
2 months ago
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Lawton students hit with $35 fee for the "privilege" of bringing a phone to school, to cover the cost of a special pouch to comply with the new statewide 'bell to bell' cell phone ban. This, despite the district getting a $50k grant to cover such costs. So... where'd that money go?
#oklahoma
#oklaed
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3 months ago
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Oklahoma's "Woke" teacher test- "denigrating a profession" in a state ranked 50th in education? Check out 5 sample questions and answer options on the test teachers coming from New York and California will need to pass before teaching in
#Oklahoma
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okcfox.com/news/local/o...
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3 months ago
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šØLAST CHANCE- Fewer than 400 tickets left for the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! You could win a brand new home, and all money goes to help children fighting cancer. ā¤ļø
www.stjude.org/give/dream-h...
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