Photo Caption: The Epic News Network Journalism and Creative Media students attended the Oklahoma Scholastic Media’s Spring Media Day at the University of Oklahoma. The students and program received 11 awards, including the prestigious All Oklahoma award for the program’s contributions to its community. Pictured (left to right): Back Row - Jeff Raymond, Harrison Favero, Jada Schenck, Matt Disney, Madison Horton, Trezlie Cramer, Alyssa Carter. Front Row - Cya’Lyce Harris, Ryle

Classroom layout and atmosphere may be the reason some students act out rather than simply being poorly behaved or disrespectful.

National Weather Service Norman is the beating heart of the state's storm prediction system and severe weather readiness.

In recent years, the United States has experienced a rise in political violence, including riots, assassination attempts and acts of domestic terrorism that have impacted communities across the country.

The Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair aims to revitalize endangered Native languages through the arts and language use.

The Pew Research Center says nearly one-half of U.S. teens use chatbots for fun and entertainment. It starts with a simple question typed into a chatbot. But for some students, educators say, those conversations with artificial intelligence can grow into something much deeper, raising concerns about dependency, safety and mental health. Epic staff members described both the benefits and risks of AI, but focused on the potential dangers of using it freely. Dexter Nelson, di

AI is useful and is becoming increasingly valuable to our lives. But using it to replace genuine human interactions has risks, experts say.

State Superintendent Lindel Fields has sought to rebuild trust with the education community following the tumultuous tenure of his predecessor, Ryan Walters.

Akash Patel has worn many hats. But one of the most important came after his twin brother was killed in a plane crash in 2018.

A surge in immigration enforcement has some Oklahoma tribes asking whether they'll be affected.

This is the final episode for this school year, and the students are ending with some big stories. The nationwide Canvas hack has a deadline this week. We'll explain what happened and who is affected. Plus, a new law could help prevent deaths from diabetes in Oklahoma children. And there are some end-of-year events you don't want to miss in this week's Community Calendar.

Police are investigating a shooting at Lake Arcadia in Edmond that left more than a dozen people injured. Plus, new bills are headed to the governor's desk that could impact education in Oklahoma. And, as school is wrapping up, you don't want to miss out on the Epic events and community events happening near you.

Cleanup is happening this week after severe storms and tornadoes hit parts of Oklahoma. The recovery comes as more severe weather could hit other parts of the state this week. Plus, two new laws are aiming to impact educational outcomes. And, we have a breakdown of the end-of-the-year events for Epic students.

ENN students won 11 awards at April's annual Oklahoma Scholastic Media's Spring Media Day, including an "All Oklahoma" designation.

The OKC Thunder are looking to repeat their National Championship Title with a big win in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Plus, the Governor has signed his final state budget deal, so we will tell you how the state plans to spend for the next year. And, you don't want to miss the fun events highlighted in this week's Community Calendar.

A high school principal is recovering after stopping a would-be shooter. Plus, state troopers are still investigating what caused a deadly accident that killed three people, including one of their own. And, watch out for severe weather this week. We have a breakdown of the forecast, plus more, on this week's episode.

This week is a milestone in human space exploration. We have an update on the historic Artemis II mission. Plus, there’s a budget deal at the state capitol, but not everyone agrees it is the best deal possible. And, don’t miss out on the activities happening around the state in this week’s Community Calendar segment.

Epic students showcased their visual and performing arts skills at this year's Epic's Got Talent & Art Show.

This week, we're learning about the priorities of Oklahoma's newest U.S. Senator. Plus, a controversial bill that's making national headlines wins approval in the state House of Representatives. And, there's a chance for some stormy weather this week.

The U.S. Senate is poised to give its approval for an Oklahoman to head up the Department of Homeland Security. That will set up an open Senate seat race in November. Plus, the governor is calling for more transparency in education spending. And, we're back from Spring Break with a full calendar of activities happening around Oklahoma.