Michael Cross

Michael Cross has been with KOSU since 2008, working as the state capitol bureau chief for seven years, as well as KOSU's student coordinator.  While he still keeps up with the capitol and does some reporting, his roles have changed.  As of October 2014, he's now the host of KOSU's Morning Edition.

He came to KOSU after several years in broadcast media, working at KTOK, KOKH Fox 25, KOCO Channel 5 and KWTV News 9. Michael has his degree in Broadcasting and Journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma as well as an Associates in Theatre Arts from Oklahoma City Community College. One of his hobbies includes performing on the stage having spent time with Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park dating back to 1989.

New Law Hopes To Fix Issue Of Stalled Trains In Oklahoma

By • Jul 6, 2019

A new law taking effect this week cracks down on stalled trains at intersections.

Under House Bill 2472, local officials can issue a fine of up to $1,000 if a train blocks traffic with a public highway or street for more than ten minutes.

Davis Police Chief Dan Cooper says a stalled train on Highway 7 recently meant his officers took 20 minutes to respond to a call two and a half blocks from his police station.

Governor Stitt Signs Bill To Crack Down On Antipsychotic Drugs In Nursing Homes

By • May 13, 2019

A new law cracks down on giving antipsychotic drugs to patients in nursing homes in Oklahoma.

Senate Bill 142, signed by Governor Kevin Stitt last week, requires informed consent for nursing home patients and their families regarding the use of powerful antipsychotic drugs.

The bill’s author, Senator Stephanie Bice, says Oklahoma ranks as the worst state in the nation when it comes to the use of antipsychotics on nursing home patients with no psychiatric diagnosis.

Under New Policy, Oklahomans Will Keep License Plates After Vehicle Sale

By • Apr 14, 2019

Starting this July, if you sell your car, the license tag stays with you rather than the vehicle.

The Oklahoma Tax Commission is implementing the policy, based off Senate Bill 1339 passed last year and signed by then-Governor Mary Fallin.

Governor Signs Agency Bills, Medical Marijuana "Unity Bill" Passes & Texas Teacher Pay Raises

By , & • Mar 18, 2019

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel about Governor Stitt signing legislation restructuring the boards and commissions of five state agencies and giving him power to hire and fire the agency heads, the "Unity Bill" on medical marijuana passes the legislature and heads to the governor's desk and Governor Stitt calls on the State Auditor to investigate the Oklahoma Health Care Authority in regard to Medicaid.

Constitutional Carry Passes, Medical Marijuana Sales & The Last Mile

By , & • Feb 19, 2019

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel about the passage in the House of a bill allowing anyone over the age of 21 to carry a gun without a license or training, the State of Oklahoma loses 30,000 teachers in just five years and medical marijuana sales exceed $4M in January.