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Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma bookstores—from Edmond to Tulsa—reported top-selling titles this week, featuring fiction works like 'Shelterwood' and nonfiction picks such as 'Greenlights' that show local and national appeal. The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoman's Student of the Week poll is now live with nominations from superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from area schools, and readers can vote once per hour until noon, Oct 2. School faculty can also nominate students for next week's poll until 5 p.m. Thursday by sending an email ([email protected]). The Oklahoman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Broadband Office connected the Granstaff family's farm near Okemah with high-speed fiber in early September as part of its BEAD program that plans to connect all 77 counties using fiber—satellite and fixed wireless, ensuring most homes have fast internet by the end of 2026. This statewide effort will benefit thousands of Oklahomans who lacked internet access until now. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Oklahoma senators reacted after Superintendent Ryan Walters resigned—saying his exit offers a chance to refocus education efforts and address the housing shortage. They also honored former lawmaker Richard Morrissette for his long service. News9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OKC Comets outfielder Ryan Ward was named the Pacific Coast League MVP on Saturday and became the second player from OKC in three seasons to win the award — he led Minor League Baseball with 36 home runs, 122 RBIs, and 73 extra-base hits. The Oklahoman
- ➤ John Holcomb and Toby Rowland hosted the Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz on Sunday, September 28th at 10:00 p.m.—they gave opening takes on OSU coaching shakeups, NFL Week 4 recaps, and fall football updates. News9
- ➤ The OU football team is ranked No.8 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and No.5 in the AP Top 25 Poll with a 4-0 record; it will play Kent State at home Saturday at 3 p.m. after quarterback John Mateer missed the game due to hand surgery on Thursday—Michael Hawkins Jr will replace him. The Oklahoman
- ➤ In Week 5 of the 2025 college football season, Oklahoma teams posted mixed results—OU held a bye while OSU lost 45-27 to Baylor and Tulsa fell to Tulane, and wins came for East Central, Southwestern Oklahoma State and Panhandle State. Several teams are set for more games on Saturday—key matchups include OSU at Arizona and Tulsa at Memphis. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The Sooners moved into the Top 5 in the AP college football poll on Sunday, September 28 after key top-10 teams lost during their Bye Week—placing Oklahoma at No.5. Ohio State remains at No.1 as matchups against Texas and Ole Miss are on the horizon. News9
- ➤ No. 5 Oklahoma football will face Kent State on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — ticket prices start at $47 on SeatGeek, $52 on Vivid Seats and $60 on StubHub. The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma Sooners vs Kent State Football
3-6 p.m. — Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Oklahoma Sooners clash with Kent State in an exciting football match.
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