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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new Livability.com study ranked Edmond and Tulsa among the top 100 best places to live; Edmond earned the 11th spot with a LivScore of 762 + Tulsa ranked 89th with a score of 644 + both cities were noted for affordability. Norman did not make the list. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Mark Howery received the Norman Animal Welfare Volunteerism Award at Tuesday’s city council meeting — recognizing his volunteer work to help local animals. The Norman Transcript
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Climatologist Gary McManus said a potential super El Niño may bring cooler and wetter conditions later this summer, which could ease the ongoing drought following a record warm winter — more details will emerge in June and July. KGOU
- ➤ OU campus is covered in confetti as seniors celebrate graduation today while environmental officials warn that plastic and foil materials may clog storm drains. The Sustainability Committee set up signs urging clean-up and offering alternatives like bubbles. OU Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma football linebacker Owen Heinecke was granted an injunction in Cleveland County District Court Thursday — allowing him to play another season after the NCAA denied his request. The Oklahoman
- ➤ On Wednesday night at Devon Park, the Oklahoma State Cowgirls upset top-ranked Sooners 6 to 4 with Ruby Meylan pitching a complete game. Freshman Kendall Wells also extended her home run record with a crucial two-run shot. News9
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