Good morning, Norman.

On July 8, Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond launched the READY Initiative to offer school districts free Botvin LifeSkills Training using opioid abatement funds.

The program, aimed at middle and high school students, will help address higher drug use rates and free up funds for extra prevention support.

Oklahoma endures triple-digit heat with Tulsa’s extreme heat warning in effect until Wednesday night while warnings from yesterday affected other regions.

Cities urge water conservation as wildfires have burned over 4,200 acres and 32 counties enforce burn bans.

State officials reported 544 cyclosporiasis cases this year (533 confirmed, 11 probable, 36 hospitalizations).

They noted delays of about 12 days in diagnosis and reporting, and the outbreak curve indicates that new cases may be declining.

Oklahoma’s Own sports teams offer an exclusive look at Oklahoma football with Toby Rowland and John Holcomb previewing which players will be watched this fall — and James Nesta, Courtland Guillory and Heath Ozaeta add analysis on the Sooners’ progress ahead of the 2026 season.

The Oklahoman's fall boys sport athletes of the week poll for Aug.

10-16, presented by Landmark Fine Homes, is live on oklahoman.com and accepts votes until noon Sunday. Nominees from Norman high schools include standout performers in cross country and basketball.

The fall girls sport athletes of the week poll for Aug.

10-16 presented by Landmark Fine Homes is now live on oklahoman.com and voting is open until noon Sunday+ local high school athletes from cross country, volleyball, and softball are among the nominees.

Westbrook’s 11 seasons with the Thunder have been captured in The Oklahoman’s new hardcover collector’s book, 'ZERO REGRETS.' The book costs $39.95 and is discounted to $31.95 (plus shipping and tax) when ordered now and will be shipped before the holiday season.