The legislature is up and running again and has already passed its first major bill, which was signed by the governor. Plus, the Governor is asking for a major change to state law in the name of public safety. And, it's going to be a great week to get outside, but a change in the weather is coming.

The state legislature begins a new session this week. One of the top issues being discussed and debated is education. We have a breakdown of some of the educational issues in this session. Plus, the Oklahoma Attorney General is calling for changes to a popular AI-image generator. And, a new month brings a slate of new Epic events.

The goal of Behavioral Threat Assessments isn’t to catch the next school shooter. It’s to intervene to ensure no student ever becomes one.

A forensic audit blamed mismanagement and too-rosy enrollment projections for Epic's 2024-25 layoffs and need for a large loan.

This is a special edition of ENN Now. The students are joined by Epic Superintendent Dr. Shaun Ross. We hear from Dr. Ross about his background and goals for the district. Plus, we have a look at several of the plans happening at the state capitol. And, we have a look at the weather and the dangers of the unseasonably warm January.

In this mini-documentary project, Corbin Carpenter explores the new state law regarding cell phones in classrooms. The project talks to students and teachers about the change and whether it's positive, negative, or if it's had no impact at all.

A new semester begins with a new superintendent for Epic Charter Schools. The first message to families and staff shares Dr. Shaun Ross' vision for his start at the district. Plus, the Governor is challenging a legal opinion on tribal hunting rules. And, we could be in for some changes in the weather later this week.

Oklahoma's mental health care providers are dealing with the double whammy of last fall's government shutdown and a reduction in funds under the latest budget.

Anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders affect more than 9% of Americans, and they can be life-threatening.

Epic student Devin Fogle turned an idea he had while avoiding social studies homework into a historical-fantasy book.

Social media giant Roblox faces lawsuits nationwide, and potentially in Oklahoma, over its protection of minors and efforts to keep bad actors off the platform.

3D printing is moving from techie hobby to a broader audience eager to learn what it can do.