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Norman
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The sculpture Hazmatt now lounges outside the city’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Norman-based artists Ken Hall Jr. and Derek Vosten built the 20-foot-tall piece from decommissioned dumpsters using leftover funds from the HHWF Capital Project totaling just over $14,000. The Norman Transcript
- ➤ The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History invites visitors today to explore two new exhibitions that detail a turning point in dinosaur evolution and the dodo bird's complex history — showcasing its remote island origins and the impact of human encounters. The Norman Transcript
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Norman Fire Department extinguished a grass fire along northbound Interstate 35 Wednesday morning and issued a county burn ban amid high fire danger. Officials say residents should follow local guidelines as weather conditions may continue to pose risks. The Norman Transcript
- ➤ Oklahoma voters will decide on State Question 832 in June, which would raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2029 (a move aimed at addressing living wage concerns). The Oklahoman
- ➤ Norman drivers can flash their headlights to warn of hidden police and road hazards, as state law permits such actions but disallows continuous or colored flashes by unauthorized vehicles (only emergency vehicles, buses, and road service vehicles may use them), and requires proper headlight use after sunset. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Thunder beat the Spurs 119-98 at Paycom Center by limiting Victor Wembanyama to 17 points and seven rebounds. Home fans booed him heavily, and his rivalry with Chet Holmgren added extra tension to the win. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football great George Cumby was named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class on Wednesday and will be honored with 18 former players and four coaches at the National Football Foundation Awards Dinner on Dec. 8 in Las Vegas. The Oklahoman
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Winter WONderland Championship Celebration
5:15-7:15 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of women's gymnastics with a festive championship theme.
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Center for Children and Families Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community event providing resources and support for children and families.
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AnthroExpo 2026
Feb 5-8 — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — Check website for ticket info — Celebrate furry fandom with community, art, and entertainment in central Oklahoma.
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Marriage Weekend Getaway at Whispering Pines
6 PM – 12 PM — Whispering Pines Inn — Cost included — Reconnect with your spouse in a spiritually enriching getaway filled with learning and reflection.
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Parent Café: Café Con Amor
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — Engage in heartfelt discussions about parenting joys and challenges in a supportive environment.
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