Stef Manchen

Reporter for @KJRH2HD | @UnivOfKansas Grad | Past: @NewsPressNOW, @KansanNews, @kcstar | chicago girl | coffee snob |

[NWS Tulsa @NWStulsa]

A special weather statement has been issued for Owasso OK, Catoosa OK and Verdigris OK until 3:45 PM CST

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

We are headed to Pittsburg County this evening to survey the damage from a confirmed tornado.

[Kholby Martin @StormChaser220]

Search & rescue underway just east of Pittsburg, Oklahoma. Two residents in one home are safe. Other house unknown if residents were home or not. #okwx

[Erin Christy @Erin_Christy]

OSDE: Board member requests Ryan Walters to produce social studies standards documents they believe were changed w/o board’s knowledge. Walters says that is “irrelevant” bc he is ultimately the decision maker.

[Erin Christy @Erin_Christy]

The news stations are NOT gone but--you know who is?
Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell. He's on non-work related travel. Multiple sources confirm Governor Stitt is out of state, too. Sen Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton's office confirms Paxton is our acting governor.

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

Wildfires took over the state of Oklahoma Friday. In Mannford, an all too familiar terror after the town burnt in 2012 from similar fires. Residents were asked to evacuate. As the sun comes up today, we’ll get a better picture of the full extend of the damage. #okwx #mannfordok

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

Ada, OK suffered significant damage from a storm last night (3/3). I’m on my way there now. Here are a few photos I’ve received from those who live there

[Erin Christy @Erin_Christy]

This is not what happened. ONE board member said he was concerned about Walters immigration-related proposals and requested they table items until they receive more guidance. Walters also did not have this attitude to their faces, but no problem spouting this out at his desk.

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

Andrew was taken into custody and booked into the Muskogee County Jail. His bond was set at $50,000 at the recommendation of the state. The little girl has been removed from the home.

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

Andrew and Kaytlin Fultz appeared before a judge in Muskogee County District Court today. They are the foster parents accused of leaving a 7 year old girl, in their care, outside in nothing but pajamas in frigid temperatures. This is them being ushered into the courtroom.

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

Kaytlin is a Cherokee Nation citizen, so her charges were dismissed based on a lack of jurisdiction. Because the reported crimes happened on Muskogee Creek Nation reservation, the Cherokee Nation tells me it is up to the Muskogee DA to prosecute her.

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

Now we’re running through where every school sits in regards to their accreditation. Four schools on probation.

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

At today’s OSDE meeting, @RyanWaltersSupt is asking the board to approve an addition $3 million to provide bibles to Oklahoma classrooms. That would make a total of $6 million dollars that the OSDE investing in bibles in schools across the state.

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

Now the complete ask for the FY26. Walter’s also showed how the board’s budget has changed over the last decade.

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

Budget needs to be approved Oct. 1, board member Sarah Lepak raises concerns about bibles funding. She asks for more of an explanation about why it’s a part of their budget, and clarification on the process. Walters says it’s just to have bibles there, no commentary included.

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

In addition to the $3 million bible funding, Walters asks for $500,000 for training school personnel to carry a concealed firearm. Walters says if more districts want to take part in this program, OSDE will cover it.

[Dylan Brown @dylantbrown]

Response from OSDE’s @DanIsett about todays order -

“A judge can give KFOR privileges, but that doesn’t keep the organization from being fake news.”

[Owasso Public Schools @OwassoSchools]

Special thanks to @stefmanchen for stopping by Barnes Elementary last week to experience some of Luna's magic! You won't want to miss this story about Barnes' biggest celebrity this school year!

#RamPride #RamFam

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

Dougherty shared classified documents with us & emails showing leadership creating fake call logs - in his opinion - to steal his custody. Dougherty has his children back & is still fighting, but is elevating his voice to ask for change in the department with the new director.

[Stef Manchen @stefmanchen]

Darrell Dougherty shared his story with us to help other families. He tells us that the director of the Oklahoma DHS is complicit in crimes against children & families. He claims ODHS leaders falsified evidence & lied in court in his child's abuse case.