On April 19, 1995, a bomb went off outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. It killed 168 people, injured hundreds more and forever shaped the community.
As the 30th anniversary of that day approaches, KOSU will publish stories that reflect on those moments — and show how to move forward.
As the 30th anniversary of that day approaches, KOSU will publish stories that reflect on those moments — and show how to move forward.
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On April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City became the site of the nation’s deadliest act of domestic terrorism. Oklahomans and others touched by the attack will gather near the site of the bombing to remember and reflect.
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Former state senator Mike Mazzei launched his campaign for Oklahoma’s 2026 gubernatorial election Thursday, pledging to overhaul education, cut taxes and protect Oklahoma land from foreign ownership. -
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