Tara Blume
@tarablume.bsky.social
Canadian American who has lived most of my life in Oklahoma. News producer and anchor @kfor since 1992. Wife, mom, outdoor-enthusiast. ☀️
Every now and then, King said, he thought about his own death. He didn’t want his eulogist to talk about his Nobel Peace Prize or his college degrees. “I’d like someone to mention that day that Martin Luther King Jr tried to give his life serving others..” pg 540
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Every now and then, King said, he thought about his own death. He didn’t want his eulogist to talk about his Nobel Peace Prize or his college degrees. “I’d like someone to mention that day that Martin Luther King Jr tried to give his life serving others..” pg 540
The Parental choice Tax credit report is out:
- Just 9.5% using tax credit were previously in public school.
- 22.1% went to families in 75K or less column
- 28.9% went to families making $75K-150K
- 34.8% went to families making 150K or more
Link here: oklahoma.gov/content/dam/...
- Just 9.5% using tax credit were previously in public school.
- 22.1% went to families in 75K or less column
- 28.9% went to families making $75K-150K
- 34.8% went to families making 150K or more
Link here: oklahoma.gov/content/dam/...
January 7, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The Parental choice Tax credit report is out:
- Just 9.5% using tax credit were previously in public school.
- 22.1% went to families in 75K or less column
- 28.9% went to families making $75K-150K
- 34.8% went to families making 150K or more
Link here: oklahoma.gov/content/dam/...
- Just 9.5% using tax credit were previously in public school.
- 22.1% went to families in 75K or less column
- 28.9% went to families making $75K-150K
- 34.8% went to families making 150K or more
Link here: oklahoma.gov/content/dam/...
Attorneys plan federal lawsuit against Oklahoma County Jail after delayed releases. @kfor4.bsky.social
recently reported on Ashley Bailey. The jail kept her for an additional five days beyond the date the judge ordered her released.
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recently reported on Ashley Bailey. The jail kept her for an additional five days beyond the date the judge ordered her released.
kfor.com/news/local/a...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Attorneys plan federal lawsuit against Oklahoma County Jail after delayed releases. @kfor4.bsky.social
recently reported on Ashley Bailey. The jail kept her for an additional five days beyond the date the judge ordered her released.
kfor.com/news/local/a...
recently reported on Ashley Bailey. The jail kept her for an additional five days beyond the date the judge ordered her released.
kfor.com/news/local/a...
We are learning more about Sandra Phelps, who neighbor kids called Nanny. She was killed Christmas Day while on her front porch, holding a child. The stray bullet allegedly came from a new gun a man was target shooting with in his backyard nearby. @kfor4.bsky.social kfor.com/news/local/c...
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December 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We are learning more about Sandra Phelps, who neighbor kids called Nanny. She was killed Christmas Day while on her front porch, holding a child. The stray bullet allegedly came from a new gun a man was target shooting with in his backyard nearby. @kfor4.bsky.social kfor.com/news/local/c...
Here is Galen's Great State on the journey and homecoming! What a trip!
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December 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Here is Galen's Great State on the journey and homecoming! What a trip!
kfor.com/news/great-s...
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After surviving 5 months in the Canadian Rockies, Shadow made it home to Oklahoma City today thanks to good 🍁Samaritans and a loooong drive by his human! (1/4) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
December 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
After surviving 5 months in the Canadian Rockies, Shadow made it home to Oklahoma City today thanks to good 🍁Samaritans and a loooong drive by his human! (1/4) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
NEW: RIP 2025 Social Studies Standards.
The OK State Supreme Court said the OSBE violated Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act when it approved the new social studies standards. As a result they should *not* be enforced. @kfor4.bsky.social
The OK State Supreme Court said the OSBE violated Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act when it approved the new social studies standards. As a result they should *not* be enforced. @kfor4.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
NEW: RIP 2025 Social Studies Standards.
The OK State Supreme Court said the OSBE violated Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act when it approved the new social studies standards. As a result they should *not* be enforced. @kfor4.bsky.social
The OK State Supreme Court said the OSBE violated Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act when it approved the new social studies standards. As a result they should *not* be enforced. @kfor4.bsky.social
BREAKING: A federal grand jury 25-count Indictment has been unsealed, charging the Executive Director of Black Lives Matter OKC, Sheri Dickerson (Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson) with wire fraud and money laundering totaling over $3 million dollars. More at 6pm @kfor4.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
BREAKING: A federal grand jury 25-count Indictment has been unsealed, charging the Executive Director of Black Lives Matter OKC, Sheri Dickerson (Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson) with wire fraud and money laundering totaling over $3 million dollars. More at 6pm @kfor4.bsky.social
"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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wapo.st/4asRZhQ
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.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"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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wapo.st/4asRZhQ
"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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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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November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"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)
kfor.com/news/local/o...
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)
kfor.com/news/local/o...
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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. 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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. 🧵
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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on this accolade. The 8 winners include 60 Minutes & PBS News Hour. (1/2)
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November 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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)
cronkiteawards.org
on this accolade. The 8 winners include 60 Minutes & PBS News Hour. (1/2)
cronkiteawards.org
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...
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October 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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.
oklahoma.gov/omes/media/fin…
oklahoma.gov/omes/media/fin…
October 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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.
oklahoma.gov/omes/media/fin…
oklahoma.gov/omes/media/fin…
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...
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October 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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...
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/...
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.
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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
October 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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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October 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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
Latest info at 4PM
October 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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
Latest info at 4PM
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...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...
Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago
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October 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...
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...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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
www.npr.org/2025/10/07/g...
"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
www.npr.org/2025/10/07/g...
October 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🚨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
www.npr.org/2025/10/07/g...
"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
www.npr.org/2025/10/07/g...
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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October 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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."
kfor.com/news/local/o...
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