Lifestyle
From basketball to ballet: What to do in Norman, Oklahoma City this weekend
Check out the range of events and activities happening in the area for the third weekend in February.
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.
Crime
Crash Slows I-35 Traffic in Norman
Incident near SE 19th St. causes northbound backup
Century-Old Human Remains Discovered at University of Oklahoma Construction Site
Project halted as school works to handle remains with care and dignity
Human Remains Found During OU Construction
Officials say the discovery halted work on the new Life Sciences Laboratories building.
Entertainment
Oklahoma Honors Toby Keith with New Expressway
The late country star's hometown of Moore will see a new roadway named after him.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Names New Turnpike After Toby Keith
The late country music star's family says he ultimately came to support the project.
OTA Names New Turnpike Section After Toby Keith
The late country star once sued to stop the contentious Moore-Norman turnpike project.
Politics
Norman Residents to Protest Proposed Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Contracts
City council to consider contracts for Toby Keith Expressway as part of ACCESS Oklahoma plan
Oklahoma Senate Committee Passes Eminent Domain Bill
Legislation aims to protect property owners' rights and ensure fair compensation
New political party delivers petition to Oklahoma election officials
The Sooner State Party secures ballot access for 2026 elections with 35,000 signatures
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.
