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. ☀️
This week Mario Ceballos' truck was found abandoned along a Canadian Co. highway, launching a police search. He'd been on his way to work, and El Reno PD told his family, "if ICE did this, we'd know about it and the truck wouldn't be sitting here." (1/2)
February 13, 2026 at 9:42 PM
This week Mario Ceballos' truck was found abandoned along a Canadian Co. highway, launching a police search. He'd been on his way to work, and El Reno PD told his family, "if ICE did this, we'd know about it and the truck wouldn't be sitting here." (1/2)
"The Oklahoma State Election Board is again refusing a demand from the U.S. Department of Justice to turn over private voter information, saying state law prevents it from sharing data such as driver’s license and Social Security numbers." kfor.com/news/electio...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
"The Oklahoma State Election Board is again refusing a demand from the U.S. Department of Justice to turn over private voter information, saying state law prevents it from sharing data such as driver’s license and Social Security numbers." kfor.com/news/electio...
Republican state senator Shane Jett says he's been sidelined for his "no legislating while drunk" bill proposal. “... Many members have been informing (the) Sergeant of Arms that there are inebriated and intoxicated members on the floor." @spencerhumphrey.bsky.social
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State senator accuses colleagues of being intoxicated during vote, leadership calls claims baseless
A state senator is accusing some of his fellow lawmakers of showing up intoxicated for the final vote of last year’s legislative session, while multiple legislative leaders, including members of hi…
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January 30, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Republican state senator Shane Jett says he's been sidelined for his "no legislating while drunk" bill proposal. “... Many members have been informing (the) Sergeant of Arms that there are inebriated and intoxicated members on the floor." @spencerhumphrey.bsky.social
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The water has now been drained from the Putnam City North auditorium after a burst pipe flooded the orchestra pit and several rows of chairs. A school spokeperson says damage is being assessed ahead of repairs. No other parts of the school are impacted.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
The water has now been drained from the Putnam City North auditorium after a burst pipe flooded the orchestra pit and several rows of chairs. A school spokeperson says damage is being assessed ahead of repairs. No other parts of the school are impacted.
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@kfor4.bsky.social
Breaking! The ICE detention center deal with DHS appears to be off.
January 29, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Breaking! The ICE detention center deal with DHS appears to be off.
I really hope these public works employees weren't told "Hey, we're just working on some potholes today."
January 28, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I really hope these public works employees weren't told "Hey, we're just working on some potholes today."
“Drew Evans, who heads the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said federal agents had blocked state investigators at the scene of Saturday’s shooting.” free to read www.nytimes.com/live/2026/us...
January 24, 2026 at 9:57 PM
“Drew Evans, who heads the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said federal agents had blocked state investigators at the scene of Saturday’s shooting.” free to read www.nytimes.com/live/2026/us...
OHP says no serious injuries after these semis collided and caught fire on I-44 near Stroud. The crash is in the westbound lanes, which were still closed as of 1:15 PM. Eastbound lanes are open again. Video courtesy A. Underwood.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:29 PM
OHP says no serious injuries after these semis collided and caught fire on I-44 near Stroud. The crash is in the westbound lanes, which were still closed as of 1:15 PM. Eastbound lanes are open again. Video courtesy A. Underwood.
@kfor4.bsky.social
@kfor4.bsky.social
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.
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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!
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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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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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"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...
Reposted by Tara Blume
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.
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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/...