Good morning, Norman.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Stormin' Norman 5K

7-8 a.m. — University of Oklahoma — Registration required — Experience a unique 5K challenge while exploring the Norman community.

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.

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.

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.