Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of June.
Good morning, Norman.
The uplifting film Sarah's Oil, filmed in Oklahoma in summer 2024 and based on the true story of Sarah Rector, is now streaming on Prime Video — garnering local interest with its authentic regional narrative.
Oklahoma State Question 832 proposes raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2029.
Lawmakers are reviewing the measure as it may change wages and impact local businesses.
On Tuesday, a free speech committee reviewed two complaints at OSU and OU involving a Turning Point USA hat and sign vandalism.
It recommended that OSU continue free speech training for staff, but it issued no recommendations for OU, leaving further actions to follow standard procedures.
OSHA advises outdoor workers and homeowners to plan activities during cooler mornings and take frequent breaks (water, rest, and shade) to avoid heat stress as temperatures climb.
OU athletics announced its extension with Learfield on Tuesday.
The Sooners will build the Sooner Evolution Center as a hub for NIL opportunities (including office space, podcast studios, and video production) to support student-athlete branding.
At Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, eight college baseball teams will vie for the national championship — Oklahoma will face Alabama on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Five SEC teams are competing and Troy advanced further than ever before.
Freshman catcher Kendall Wells became the first Division I softball player to win the Johnny Bench Award after a record season that featured 39 home runs and stellar defense on Tuesday.
The award will be presented on July 7 at Great American Ball Park.
Lettering Basics Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Firehouse Art Center, 444 S Flood Ave, Norman, OK — Cost info not specified — Discover the art of lettering with designs from a local expert.
Summer Solstice Celebration at Magic Forest
4-10:30 p.m. — Magic Forest Retreat Center — $100 — Celebrate the longest day with yoga, swimming, sauna, and music around the fire.
Nike Softball Camp at Oklahoma Christian University
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Oklahoma Christian University — $409 — Enhance softball skills in a fun and supportive environment with experienced coaching.
OU Corrosion Control Course
June 23-25 — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — Registration fee required — Enhance your corrosion prevention knowledge at this annual training event.
NFourth Fest 250 Celebration
4-10 p.m. — Reaves Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with food trucks, yard games, contests, and live music by prominent artists.
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