Good morning, Norman.

The OU School of Aviation and Semper Fly Helicopters hosted World Helicopter Day yesterday at Max Westheimer Airport in Norman with free helicopter displays, simulator demonstrations and family activities.

Discovery flights were available for $50 and food trucks as well as aviation career information were on hand at the event.

A Norman High School freshman, Stella Siler, will show her Lego skills today during FOX’s premiere of LEGO Masters Jr.—she and her cousin Chelle will join four other teams in a four-part competition.

The U.S. Supreme Court has received a request from Kim Davis to overturn the 2015 Obergefell ruling that secured same-sex marriage rights, a move that could force Oklahoma to redefine marriage if control returns to the states.

Earlier this spring, some Oklahoma lawmakers petitioned to repeal the decision—though experts say the ruling is likely to remain in place.

After winning its first championship, the OKC Thunder have released their 2025-26 schedule featuring 82 games and 34 nationally televised matchups.

The team opens on Oct. 21 against the Rockets and will face strong opponents like the Clippers, Mavericks, and Knicks — key dates include a Jan. 19 road game against Cleveland and a Christmas Day home game.

Former Bixby and OU standout Cade Cavalli earned his first Major League win yesterday when he pitched 7 shutout innings in the Nationals' 2-0 victory over the Phillies.

This win marks his first career milestone in only his fourth start since making his MLB debut three years ago.

On Sunday, August 17th, at Lake Arcadia, over 90 middle and high school students raced in Oklahoma’s first NICA Youth Mountain Bike Race—teaching them teamwork and strategy.

The season will continue with a second race at Turkey Mountain in Tulsa on September 6 and 7.

On Sunday, the U.S. women’s softball team won its fourth gold medal in a row at the World Games in Chengdu when it beat Chinese Taipei 5-0 in the final, and OU alum Tiare Jennings was named MVP after a walk-off hit in the semifinals.

Several team members and staff with Oklahoma ties played a key role in the win.

Red Clay Roots Festival

1 PM – 7 PM — The Standard — Admission details TBA — Vibe to amazing tunes and connect with fellow music lovers at this vibrant festival.

Pepper Festival at Choctaw Creek Park

6-8 p.m. — Choctaw Creek Park — Free to attend — Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, delicious food, and a pepper eating contest.

Crimson Friday Concert

2-4:30 a.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry — Celebrate gameday with live music before the University of Oklahoma homegame.

Cirque du Soleil: OVO

Thu-Sun, Sep 11-14th — Paycom Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant, enchanting world of insects in this mesmerizing Cirque du Soleil performance.