Good morning, Norman.

The Quapaw Nation confirmed 32 bison died last month, including the rare white bison Frosty, leaving the herd at 143.

Officials implemented extra safeguards by expanding the water pond and scheduling twice-daily check-ins to help survivors recover (Frosty received a ceremonial burial amid an ongoing investigation).

A Norman-based electric cooperative spent a decade upgrading its grid to nearly halve outage times.

Nick Shumaker detailed the improvements at a Norman Chamber of Commerce luncheon + the utility fixed data poles, switches, and added a fiber-backed self-healing grid.

The University of Oklahoma led in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings Tuesday by ranking 116th nationally while falling six spots and tying with several peers, reinforcing its position as the top Oklahoma college.

OU announced on Tuesday that its Health Campus will be renamed the Harold Hamm Health Campus after oil tycoon Harold Hamm donated $150 million (the largest gift in university history), with $100 million for campus improvements and $50 million for diabetes research.

Drivers in Norman face delays as ODOT narrows lanes on I-35, I-40, and I-44 for utility work, resurfacing, and a bridge project through September.

The work includes a completed narrowing near Tecumseh Road and ongoing closures near Calumet and between North 12th Street and Robinson.

Coach Brent Venables announced Tuesday that OU defensive lineman David Stone dislocated his kneecap during Monday's practice, and X-rays offered a positive outlook — his status for the road game against Georgia remains uncertain.

Backup players including Jayden Jackson may see increased action if Stone misses time.

OU football landed four-star linebacker Jay Schell (a native of Rabun Gap, Georgia) on Tuesday when he announced his commitment via social media.

He chose OU over Clemson after visiting the team during the New Mexico game.