Good morning, Norman.

Linda Lee's Route 66 Cookbook celebrates the centennial with recipes and stories from Oklahoma's iconic roadside diners.

The cookbook spotlights dishes from Clanton's Cafe in Vinita and Rock Cafe in Stroud as food lovers get a taste of the local history on this historic road.

Oklahoma districts are updating schedules as new state education laws take effect, giving certified teachers a $2,000 pay raise and adding 40 minutes of daily recess for elementary students today while calendars will extend to 173 instructional days starting next school year.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that Oklahoma is one of five states under review for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus that could come online as early as 2027.

Gov. Kevin Stitt said communities are being consulted to plan the project, which could bring jobs and tax revenue to the area.

American Red Cross declared a national blood emergency on July 29 after donations dropped 25% (shortages include O-negative), and Matt Trotter urged local residents to sign up for Oklahoma blood drives to help keep hospitals supplied.

State health officials confirmed over 300 cyclosporiasis cases in Oklahoma, including 298 confirmed and five probable cases with 18 hospitalizations and no deaths so far.

Residents are advised to thoroughly wash produce and cook fruits and vegetables to at least 158°F to reduce infection risk.

Team USA softball—featuring OSU and OU legends—has a roster of 36 players for the returning 2026 International Cup at Devon Park this weekend.

The five-day tournament includes games starting at 10 a.m., with match-ups against Japan, China, and Canada and will conclude with the medal round on Monday.

University of Oklahoma men’s basketball team will travel to San Juan for a six-day tour from Aug.

1 to 6 that includes two exhibition games on Aug. 3 and Aug. 5 at Roberto Clemente Coliseum plus extra preseason practices and a youth basketball clinic to prepare for the upcoming season.

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.