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Norman
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Norman’s The Ice Creamatory beat Braum’s by scoring 63.6% of the votes + both Boom Town Creamery and Tizo’s Pops and Ice Cream moved into the semifinals as voting in the metro frozen treat contest remains open until 11:59 p.m. on March 22. The Oklahoman
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following Sunday’s wildfire evacuations and power outages, I‑35 southbound in Norman reopened early Monday after a temporary closure from downed lines. Today, Oklahoma remains under a red flag watch as emergency management advises residents to secure outdoor belongings and stay alert for ongoing fire risks. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Oklahoma set a record with at least 22 tornadoes in 2026, including deadly March storms that killed four, and the National Weather Service in Norman is investigating events like an EF0 tornado near Tuttle (Mar. 10). The Oklahoman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners issued a 14-day burn ban Monday after local fire chiefs and the Emergency Manager declared extreme fire danger for the area. The Norman Transcript
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tickets starting at $54 on StubHub can be purchased for OU women's NCAA Tournament first-round games at Lloyd Noble Center. Friday, March 20 features matchups between Oklahoma and 13-seeded Idaho plus a Michigan State versus Colorado State contest. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Oklahoma women's basketball, a No.4 seed, will host the No.13-seeded Idaho Vandals in their NCAA Tournament first-round game Friday at Lloyd Noble Center (the game airs at 9 p.m. on ESPN). The Sooners earned seven straight wins before a SEC Tournament loss. The Oklahoman
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Children and Families Center Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community gathering designed to support children and families in Norman.
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Stormin' Norman 5K
7-8 a.m. — University of Oklahoma — Registration required — Experience a unique 5K challenge while exploring the Norman community.
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US Air Force Band Concert
7-9 p.m. — Catlett Music Center — Free entry — Experience a delightful performance by the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants on their Spring Tour.
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404 in the 405 2026
12:00 AM — Resonator Institute — Free entry — A mammoth lineup of electronic explorers paying tribute to the legendary Roland SP-404.
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Medieval Fair of Norman
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Reaves Park — Free to attend; parking $10 — Explore a lively fair filled with arts, crafts, food, and entertainment since 1977.
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