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Reporter for KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City | Truth Seeker | Mizzou Grad | Texan | Christ Follower | Spencer.Humphrey@KFOR.com
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Spencer Humphrey @spencerhumphrey.bsky.social · Nov 15
Hey everyone!

It’s me, Spencer!

I’m a reporter for KFOR, the NBC affiliate in Oklahoma City.

I cover a lot bit of everything, but often focus on Oklahoma Education and State Politics.

Follow for reliable, fact-based info!
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BREAKING:

Ryan Walters has submitted his formal letter of resignation to Governor Stitt., Pro Tem Paxton and Speaker Hilbert.

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September 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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BREAKING NEWS!

Oklahoma State Suoerintendent Ryan Walters is resigning.

@kfor4.bsky.social

#Oklahoma #BreakingNews #RyanWalters #Teacher #Schools #Politics

DETAILS: kfor.com/news/oklahom...
September 25, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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JUST IN: Oklahoma State Rep. Ty Burns (R-Morrison) just submitted a letter of resignation, officially resigning his seat pleading guilty to multiple counts of domestic violence.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: kfor.com/news/oklahom...

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August 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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ICYMI: A Pennsylvania company is raising eyebrows after raking in more than $5 million from Oklahoma Lottery scratch-offs in a single day this month, sparking questions about how groups of out-of-state players are targeting certain games.

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Pennsylvania LLC claims $5 million in Oklahoma Lottery scratch off
A Pennsylvania company is raising eyebrows after raking in more than $5 million from Oklahoma Lottery scratch-offs in a single day this month, sparking questions about how groups of out-of-state pl…
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August 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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State Superintendent Ryan Walters about to hold a press conference outside the Oklahoma Governor’s office at 3:30.

I’m here.

I’ll let you know what happens.

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July 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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ICYMI: A charter school run by a private online school system which State Supt. Ryan Walters claims to have partnered OSDE with—is facing a potential state shutdown in Arizona, because of its poor academic performance.

DETAILS: kfor.com/news/local/c...

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July 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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ICYMI: A critic of Ryan Walters argues—rushing to decry the merits of Walters’ controversial announcements can give unearned legitimacy to policies he believes Walters doesn’t have authority to enact, and play directly into his political strategy.

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July 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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ICYMI: Supt. Ryan Walters is facing backlash for what critics call an unenforceable political stunt—demanding schools give all students free lunch, but not giving them any money to pay for it... threatening to strip all their funding if they don’t.

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July 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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EXLCUSIVE: We've learned the father of a man who planned an ISIS-style terror attack — is Blanchard, Okla.'s deputy chief of police.

Documents raise questions over whether the man's parents reported his plans to anyone, after he confessed.

DETAILS: kfor.com/news/local/r...

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June 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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***BREAKING***

Oklahoma City Police tell us they investigating after someone found a body in the Bricktown Canal.

Located at the end of the canal near the Land Run monument.

No other info so far other than it’s an adult male, per OKCFD.

We’ll keep you posted.

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June 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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BREAKING: Epic Charter Schools superintendent Bart Banfield has resigned.

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June 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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OU CAMPUS, NORMAN GET IN YOUR TORNADO SAFE SPOTS! (5:12 pm) CONFIRMED TORNADO ON THE GROUND!
June 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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ICYMI: Although SCOTUS shuttered Oklahoma’s plans for a taxpayer-funded religious school, State Supt. Ryan Walters vows keep the legal fight in favor it, and similar fights, going—so long as the religion involved meets certain “criteria.”

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After St. Isidore ruling, Walters calls to support other legal fights in favor of state-funded religious schools—with a caveat
Although the U.S. Supreme Court has shut the door on Oklahoma’s plan to launch a taxpayer-funded religious charter school, State Superintendent Ryan Walters says he will spare no expense to keep th…
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May 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Learned I’ve been nominated for 4 Heartland Emmys—reporting on Ryan Walters, dark money efforts to oust OK Supreme Court justices, and more. Grateful for the recognition, thankful for incredible photojournalist Isaac Korstjens and the whole News 4 team! Winners announced in July!
May 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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NEW: Weeks after ICE agents raided an OKC home and removed a U.S. citizen at gunpoint, we’ve uncovered documents disproving DHS claims that the property was owned by a woman indicted for human smuggling at the time of the raid.

Get the facts! ⬇️

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May 13, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Spotted a rare sight at the Oklahoma Capitol today.

A non-robotic lawnmower!
May 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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If you’d like to “get the facts” I will have the *actual* facts tonight on @kfor4.bsky.social at 10.
May 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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ICYMI: A woman says her family’s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops, and life savings – even though they weren't the suspects the agents were looking for.

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'We're citizens!': Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren't suspects
A woman says her family’s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops, and life savings – even though they were …
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April 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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ICYMI: After already uncovering records Monday, we found more records on Tuesday revealing State Supt. Ryan Walters’ new chief of staff received yet another extra five-figure paycheck, with OSDE officials still unwilling to explain why.

DETAILS: kfor.com/news/oklahom...

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New records reveal even more unexplained five-figure payouts to Ryan Walters’ chief of staff
After already uncovering records Monday, News 4 found additional records on Tuesday revealing State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ new chief of staff received yet another extra paycheck worth thousan…
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April 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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TONIGHT AT 10… an update on this.

NEW March payroll records released today reveal yet *another* five-figure payout to OSDE’s new chief of staff.

Tune in to @kfor4.bsky.social at 10 for all the details!
April 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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ICYMI: The Okla. State Dept. of Ed. was unable to explain to me why it paid Supt. Ryan Walters’ newly-hired chief of staff nearly $50k his first month on the job, despite a Florida company also listing him as a current full-time employee.

DETAILS: kfor.com/news/oklahom...

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New OSDE chief of staff paid nearly $50K in first month, still listed as active employee for Florida company
The Oklahoma State Department of Education was unable to explain to News 4 why it paid State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ newly-hired chief of staff nearly $50,000 during his first month on t…
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April 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: How would you like to get paid more than $76,000, just to leave your job?

Turns out, taxpayers did just that for former Okla. Dept. of Education Spokesperson Dan Isett.

Now, lawmakers from both parties want an investigation.

READ ⬇️

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Records: State paid former OSDE spokesperson more than $75k in final paycheck
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) paid its former Director of Communications, and spokesperson for State Superintendent Ryan Walters, a final paycheck of more than $75,000 after he …
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April 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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**BREAKING**

We’ve learned Oklahoma Forestry Services Public Information Officer (a.k.a spokesperson) Keith Mercx has been fired as part of the investigation Gov. Stitt requested look into OFS, despite fierce backlash.

Previous story below ⬇️

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Source: Numerous high-level state forestry officials placed on leave amid Stitt crackdown on agency
Sources confirmed to News 4 Monday numerous high-level employees at Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) have been placed on paid leave—and in one case possibly fired—after Governor Stitt ordered the O…
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April 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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ICYMI: A man who pleaded guilty to murdering his wife in front of her children in Oklahoma City five years ago was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday, as her family shared their pain and loss in an emotional courtroom scene.

DETAILS: kfor.com/news/local/m...

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Man sentenced to life without parole for murdering wife in front of children
A man who pleaded guilty to murdering his wife in front of her children five years ago was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday, as her family shared their pain and loss in an emotional courtro…
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April 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Mind you I paid $839/month for this apartment in Columbia, MO in 2019.

Look what they’re charging for it now.

Nearly doubled in 6 years.

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March 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM