Good morning, Norman.

Norman man Mark Kotka, accused in a 2023 road rage shooting on Main Street, is set to appear in court today at 9 a.m. — his attorneys claim self-defense while police say he was the aggressor.

An 18-year-old man from Norman died when he lost control of his motorcycle on I-40 near the I-35 north on-ramp in Oklahoma City on August 24th at 2:24 p.m.—troopers said he was ejected over the barrier and pronounced dead at the scene.

Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom will host Read an Accurate Ag Book Week from September 2nd to 5th to help students learn about true agriculture through reading.

Teachers, librarians and youth groups like 4-H and FFA will participate to share books that show how food is grown—offering a real look at where their meals come from.

Former Norman and OU standout Cade Horton pitched six shutout innings Saturday night in Anaheim for the Chicago Cubs, lowering his ERA to 2.88 and marking his fifth scoreless outing since the All-Star break.

He is scheduled to take the mound on Friday against the Colorado Rockies—his performance has boosted his Rookie of the Year chances.

The high school football season will begin this week—with games scheduled in various towns—and local teams are among the competitors.

Norman North will face Stillwater on August 27 at 7 p.m.—a key local game—and many other contests will follow on August 28 and 29.

News 9 and News On 6 Sports reporters compiled profiles of Oklahoma's top 10 high school football players, listing their stats, positions and college offers— including Mason James of Norman North— to highlight future prospects for college football.

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.

Alex Bergan, Will Stucky, and Garrett Owen Live

8-11:30 p.m. — Opolis — $11.29 — Experience an evening of folk music with talented artists in the heart of Norman.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Cost info not provided — Watch a thrilling college football matchup between Auburn and Oklahoma.