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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since May 19, Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers are checking for unbuckled drivers as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign running until June 1—tickets cost $20 and do not affect driving records. The campaign comes amid concerns that Oklahoma's seatbelt usage is lower than the national average. News9
- ➤ Lawmakers have stalled major NOAA cuts that threaten our weather forecasts in Tornado Alley, and Rep. Frank Lucas said the idea made him sick — his stomach hurt at the thought of reduced funding. He said funding must be sensible — and noted that Rep. Tom Cole has defended our Norman weather center. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers will increase seat belt checks through June 1 as part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign to help keep drivers safe before Memorial Day travel (15% of unbuckled drivers cause more than half of fatal crashes), trooper Mark Southall said. News9
- ➤ The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will host two public meetings to gather resident input on its ACCESS Oklahoma long-range plan to build and improve highways statewide. One meeting will take place Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Purcell Multi-Purpose Center, and the Norman meeting—rescheduled due to severe weather—will be held on May 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Countdown Event Center. OU Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After advancing to the Western Conference finals with a Game 7 win over Denver Nuggets, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Minnesota Timberwolves today at 7:30 p.m. at Paycom Center—doors open at 5:30 p.m.—with free tickets available at Thunder Up in the Park starting at 4:00 p.m. News9
- ➤ OU softball will host the Norman Super Regional at Love's Field with game 1 scheduled for May 23 at 4 p.m. CT on ESPN2 in a best-of-three series against No. 15 Alabama for a trip to the Women’s College World Series. All-session tickets will go on sale today at 10 a.m. CT on Soonersports.com, with additional single-session and standing room tickets available from May 21. The Oklahoman
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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.
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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.
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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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Essential Skills Basketball Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Premier Sportsplex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills focused on scoring, ball handling, and teamwork.
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FREE Jazz in June Festival
1-6:30 p.m. — Andrews Park — Free entry — Experience an incredible lineup of jazz performances featuring Grammy-winning artists over three exciting days.
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