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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Updates from Friday covered Connie Chung revisiting her OKC bombing coverage, a ruling that allowed OU linebacker Owen Heinecke to play in 2026, Sen. Lankford’s remarks on the War Powers Resolution, a $14M budget error in Oklahoma County (discussed at a board meeting), and Wilson Elementary’s arts integration program. News9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ P.F. Chang's will open on April 27 in Norman at 1825 24th Ave NW with a grand opening from 10 to 11 a.m. featuring a ribbon cutting by city officials and free offers for the first 20,000 guests plus donations to the Center for Children and Families on April 25-26. The Oklahoman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Several spring music festivals are planned, including Norman Music Festival, Heard on Hurd, Stillwater Calf Fry, and Jazz in June. The events will offer live music and local fun for community members later this season. The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Education has proposed new rules that may cut federal aid to college programs whose graduates earn less than high school graduates, affecting Oklahoma students. The proposal is open for public comment for 30 days before it may be revised + finalized. News9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate passed HB 1276 to extend the bell-to-bell cellphone ban in all public schools to boost student focus, and the bill now returns to the House for final approval before moving to the governor. News9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Thunder hold the top seed and will begin the playoffs with Friday play-in games and a Saturday opener, as they use their home court advantage plus clear postseason benefits from a strong regular season. Fans in Norman can follow the action on local broadcasts. News9
- ➤ Former OU women's basketball guard Zya Vann crossed the Red River when she committed to Texas after leaving the transfer portal on Friday morning. The Bethany High School star averaged 8.6 points with the Sooners and announced her decision after careful consideration. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Faith Torrez won the all-around title and Keira Wells took the vault title in Norman, pushing the Sooners into the NCAA Finals. The team will vie for its eighth national title today at 3 p.m. on ABC. News9
- ➤ The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department announces the spring football game scheduled for today at noon at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The event will include Party at the Palace from 9 to 11:30 a.m., free parking in campus lots, and a Sooner Sports Radio broadcast. News9
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