Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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🏛️ Government
Norman’s A Better Way — Opportunity Knocks program ended after one year of providing paid cleanup work and connecting unhoused residents to housing and behavioral health services.
The pilot, launched in June 2025 by the city and Mental Health Association Oklahoma, closed as grant funding fell through.
🏈 Sports
OU signee Akoldah Gak had his NCAA eligibility waiver denied on Aug.
25, leaving an open roster spot for the Sooners. The decision came after his play with Capital City Go-Go and Mexico City Capitanes as well as in Australia, and he is related to former OU player Longar Longar.
Oklahoma State football introduced 23-year-old Australian punter Lachie Pozzobon Tuesday as he joins a versatile special teams unit ahead of the season opener at Tulsa on Saturday — the team is also advancing with right tackle Shaun Torgeson, who impressed during practice.
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