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Norman
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Used car prices in Oklahoma have reached a three-year high (fueled by tight inventory and strong demand), leaving buyers with fewer new vehicle options. Analysts predict that limited supply will keep prices high through the rest of the decade. The Oklahoman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Actor Ed Harris (four-time Oscar nominee and OU alumnus) discussed how his acting career began in Oklahoma during a recent Q&A session. The Oklahoman
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Norman office forecasts that severe thunderstorms may develop later today with golf ball-sized hail and winds near 70 mph, potentially affecting the metro area; residents are advised to monitor local alerts + follow safety instructions as conditions evolve. The Oklahoman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Autism Acceptance Month, local providers promote personalized ABA therapy to support children with autism as each child’s unique needs guide plans for school readiness, communication, and behavior gains (this approach emphasizes inclusion and empowerment). The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas' Katie Stewart hit a walk-off home run in the eighth inning to win 8-6 against OU while the Sooners had already clinched the series. OU will face Oklahoma State on Wednesday at Devon Park before hosting a three-game series at Love’s Field next weekend. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The OKC Thunder lost to the Phoenix Suns 135-103 on Sunday at Paycom Center and ended 64-18 with the top West seed. They will play the No. 8 seed in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, April 19 on ABC (Lu Dort met a 20-minute requirement to be postseason eligible). The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU softball beat Texas 4-3 on Saturday, Apr. 11 at Red+Charline McCombs Field in Austin. Kendall Wells hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning that set a new true freshman home run record. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OKC Thunder secured a third consecutive No. 1 seed in the Western Conference as they await playoff opponents. The NBA Playoffs will tip off Saturday, April 18 after a play-in tournament from (April 14-17) and feature game times of 7:30 p.m. for Western and 5 p.m. for Eastern matchups. The Oklahoman
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