Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
Good morning, Norman.
City officials announced Friday that a colorful van under the A Better Way program will soon drive through Norman to offer paid work cleaning streets and connect homeless residents with case managers for housing and healthcare.
The program is a joint effort with the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma and will provide a meal during each shift.
Cellphone scams targeting seniors have increased as scammers use urgent calls and fake tech support to pressure quick money transfers—putting vulnerable savings at risk.
Local law enforcement will host a Fraud Prevention Conference at Metro Tech District Center on June 13, 20, and 27 to teach seniors ways to protect their finances—emphasizing secure PINs and family code words.
Norman police recovered 34 firearms following an investigation of a break-in on the 200 block of East Haddock Street Monday and arrested suspects connected to the incident—officials have not released further details.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a complaint against CVS Pharmacy yesterday, alleging the chain charged higher prices on Medicaid prescriptions than those offered to the general public from 2016 to 2022.
The case, joined by Indiana, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, claims CVS violated the state False Claims Act to recover taxpayer funds.
The Oklahoma Red Cross released swim safety tips to help families enjoy a safe summer; they stress that all swimmers should be supervised and wear life jackets when needed.
They also advise designating a water watcher to quickly assist in emergencies—this guidance aims to prevent drowning and other water-related accidents.
OU coach Patty Gasso was named SEC Coach of the Year and pitcher Sam Landry earned SEC Newcomer of the Year as the Sooners finished a 43-7 regular season.
Landry struck out 147 batters and pitched a one-hit complete game in the tournament—highlighting their standout season—while Gasso added another honor to her long legacy.
OU softball made a historic comeback by scoring five runs to beat Arkansas 8-6 on May 9th, setting a SEC tournament record.
The team will face A&M for the tournament title today + the win boosts their chance for a championship.
South Norman Women Entrepreneurs Coffee Meetup
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Sip at Selah — Free entry — Network by enjoying a laid-back coffee atmosphere while connecting with local women entrepreneurs.
Randy Rogers Band Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Riverwind Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hottest country melodies from the Randy Rogers Band.
FREE May Fair Arts Festival
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry; 5K, $35 — Enjoy a vibrant arts festival featuring kids' rides, art activities, and live entertainment.
OKC Philharmonic Concert in Scissortail Park
8 p.m. — Love's Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn — Free entry — Experience the rich sounds of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Baby Goats & Beer Festival
2-7 p.m. — 405 Brewing Co. — $25 entry — Enjoy an afternoon with baby goats and a pint of delicious beer at a family-friendly event.
Southern Style Powwow Singing Sessions
6-9 p.m. — Jacobson House Native Art Center — Free entry — Experience a blend of instruction and traditional powwow singing sessions for all skill levels.
Gabriel Guillén Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Depot — Tickets available — Experience the rich melodies of Gabriel Guillén, a celebrated Venezuelan artist with international acclaim.
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