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Norman
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ P.F. Chang’s opened a new restaurant in University North Park Monday in Norman. The venue offers elevated Pan-Asian dishes at 1825 24th Ave NW and partnered with the Center for Children and Families in preparation for its opening. The Norman Transcript
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OU student Granger Lusk made his directorial debut with The Effect (a medical romance exploring ethical questions in clinical drug trials) at Studio Theatre in the Old Science Hall. The play opened last night and continues today at 7:30 p.m. OU Daily
- ➤ Lawmakers passed a bill to continue the statewide classroom cell phone ban and sent it to the governor’s desk after the State House vote. The measure built on last year's pilot program to restrict phone use during classes while allowing emergencies (teachers said it eased distractions). News9
- ➤ SGA submitted a bill to designate Election Day (Nov. 3) and the Friday before the OU-Texas game (Oct. 9) as fall student holidays, passing it 22-0-1. The body also elected new leaders (chair Coleman Morgan, vice chair Owen Cunningham, and secretary Cai Le) to help drive campus engagement. OU Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Oklahoma will face a hot summer with more rain in most areas and hot, dry weather in the Panhandle — record warmth in February and March has set the stage. Summer begins on June 21. The Oklahoman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study found that since 988 launched in 2022, Oklahoma’s youth suicide rates fell 11% below projections as the hotline’s call volume nearly doubled. Governor Stitt’s recent $12.8 billion budget deal includes $1.16 million to support the hotline until September. KGOU
- ➤ Local hospitals offer low-cost coronary artery calcium scans to help adults 40-75 decide on statin use. Health experts say the $50 test benefits borderline cases despite its radiation risk — consult your healthcare provider. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jeremie Poplin discussed local sports trends — outlining OKC Thunder’s playoff hopes and rising momentum for Cowgirls basketball and softball while hinting at key NFL Draft prospects. Reporter Paris Lawson shared her journey from a basketball-loving kid to joining the Thunder’s sidelines. News9
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12:05 PM – 10:05 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — Cost varies — Celebrate accomplishments with pop-up shops, dining, live music, and handcrafted cocktails.
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