Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Norman.
Cleveland County Fair opens Thursday at the County Dairgrounds (615 E.
Robinson St) with free admission, family activities, exhibits, a petting zoo, and tractor club events; Wyatt Cox will perform on the main stage after the 6:30 p.m. flag ceremony while carnival rides begin Friday.
KGOU will launch its fall on-air fundraiser Friday, Sept.
11, and will get an extra $25,000 once it secures 250 new monthly givers—listeners can support independent press with a donation that fits their budget.
The remains of two Indigenous children from Oklahoma will be repatriated to their tribes as part of a federal effort returning 12 remains from Carlisle Indian Industrial School, with Orange Shirt Day ceremonies scheduled for Sept.
30 to honor these children.
Oklahoma state officials are reviewing bids to pick a universal reading screener that all school districts will use next school year to identify early reading gaps & to choose an alternative test for third graders scoring below basic, with decisions expected by December and February respectively.
Nominations are open for the Norman Human Rights Award to honor individuals and groups who advance rights and equality.
The Norman Human Rights Commission and City Council manage the annual honor, inviting local leaders to be recognized for their community contributions.
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority sent yellow letters on Aug.
31 to SoonerCare expansion adults ages 19 to 64 who must meet new federal work requirements starting Jan. 1, 2027, unless exempt — members should update contact details and check mail for further instructions.
On Monday, Sept. 7, OU football general manager Jim Nagy discussed the team's new players ahead of their Week 2 game against Michigan.
After shutting out UTEP, the Sooners travel to Michigan Stadium at 11 a.m. CT Saturday to take on a Wolverines squad coming off a last-second win + fans can watch the game on FOX.
OU wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday after he totaled 215 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in the season opener against UTEP on Friday.
His 88-yard punt return was one of the longest in school history (OU Athletics).
Dale’s Cruz Garrett, a junior two-sport star (formerly at Allen), committed to the OU baseball program on Monday.
Ranked fourth in the 2028 class, he impressed with his hitting and pitching while helping Dale reach key tournament rounds.
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