Politics
Sheriff Warns of Public Safety Impacts During Legislative Panel
Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane outlines potential consequences of proposed property tax elimination measure
Oklahoma Supreme Court Approves Norman's Entertainment District and OU Arena Plans
City can move forward without public vote on controversial tax-increment financing plan
Supreme Court Blocks Referendum on Norman Arena TIF
Ruling finds referendum petition's gist 'inaccurate and misleading'
Lifestyle
New Program Helps Students and Homeowners in Norman
College students will get assistance while also helping the community.
Indigenous Poet Heather Hall Shares Her Journey at CU Writer's Studio
Hall discusses building a writing community, overcoming challenges, and keeping the poetry tradition alive.
OU Colleges Tailor Career Support to Student Needs
Varying approaches help students at different schools find success
Crime
Cleveland County Republican Party office hit by vandalism
The word 'pedophile' was spray-painted on the office, sparking concerns about political division.
Norman Fire Dept. Seeks Help Identifying Person in Fire Investigation
Officials say the person and vehicle are alleged to be involved with a fire on Westwood Drive.
Norman woman in near-fatal 2023 DUI crash released early from 8-year sentence
Sara Polston was released from prison after serving less than half of her original sentence.
Health
Oklahoma Converts Shuttered Hospital Into Mental Health Campus
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is transforming the former SSM Health hospital in southwest Oklahoma City into a centralized inpatient psychiatric facility.
What Medicare Won't Cover in 2026
Original Medicare has limitations, so beneficiaries should be aware of what's not included.
Measles Case Linked to Norman Bar Sparks Exposure Alert
Oklahoma health officials urge unvaccinated patrons who visited Logie's On The Corner to report potential exposure.
Science
Pano AI Cameras Help Norman Firefighters Spot Smoke Faster
Norman Fire Department uses new technology to detect wildfires more quickly.
Oklahoma Firefighters Utilize AI to Detect Wildfires Faster
New camera system alerts crews to fires in real-time, allowing for quicker response times.
OU Team Crafts Durable Hybrid for Speedy Radiation Detection
Researchers develop new materials that combine organic and inorganic components for fast, efficient radiation detection.
