Good morning, Norman.

Chancellor Sean Burrage announced that a new performance-based funding formula has begun to boost workforce development with full effects starting next year and that colleges approved modest tuition hikes, a framework for sub-120 credit degrees, and rising Oklahoma’s Promise applications (supporting low-income students).

Norman is extending storm cleanup operations to seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in (wards 2, 3, 4, and 8) to speed debris removal after July 4 storm damage; residents on private roads must request service and separate debris by type by Monday, July 20.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 56 cyclosporiasis cases linked to Taco Bell lettuce consumption in Oklahoma.

Officials are working with the FDA to trace the outbreak source and urge anyone with symptoms (watery diarrhea) to seek medical treatment.

Kamaru Usman and Dricus Du Plessis will face off at UFC Fight Night 281 tonight at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

The former champions are set to compete in a middleweight bout where Usman, known for his Braveheart look, aims to prove his skill while Du Plessis seeks a comeback.

Oklahoma athletics raised a record-breaking $241 million in gifts for FY26, more than doubling last year’s total and funding renovations at several local athletic venues (including major facility upgrades).

The department also saw a boost in membership with 23,693 Sooner Club members, including 5,580 first-timers.

OKC Thunder lost 97-87 to the Mavericks in Las Vegas Summer League play on Thursday — rookies Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz were shut down for the rest of the series, and the team will face the Nets Sunday.

Nike Basketball Skills Camp 2026

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Young Family Athletic Center — $399 — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching in a fun and dynamic environment.

SINGO Night Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club

6-9 p.m. — The Standard — Free entry • $5 SINGO cards — Enjoy Disney and Classic SINGO while supporting local youth with food, drinks, and prizes.

Children and Family Center Event

10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community event focused on providing services and resources for families and children.

Teaching Climate Across the Curriculum: Tools and Strategies for K–12

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — National Weather Center (NWC) — Registration required — Explore hands-on workshops to integrate climate science into your K–12 teaching across all subjects.