Good morning, Norman.

U.S. News and World Report ranked cities by quality of life using data on health, education, and cost.

In Oklahoma, four metro area cities—including Norman, ranked fifth among state cities and 173rd nationally—are named among the best places to live.

Fill The Trolley, an annual toy drive for the Cleveland County Christmas Store, opened Friday at Max Westheimer Airport at 1700 Lexington Ave and is seeking unwrapped toys for children up to 12; donations will be accepted in the terminal lobby until 10 a.m. on Dec.

1—its goal is to fill a streetcar with donated toys.

For over 30 years, Col. Dick Ross has organized a flea market where Cleveland County residents search for bargains—shoppers find unexpected treasures each visit.

The event continues to draw locals who enjoy the community hunt for unique finds.

Officials reported that mistakes made 100 years ago at the Carlisle boarding school left two Cheyenne and Arapaho relatives still buried while one Seminole young man and 16 children were reinterred in Oklahoma communities.

The Army reviewed old records and said poor management during a 1927 cemetery relocation caused these errors—officials remain committed to identifying all unreturned remains.

With holiday giving season approaching and Giving Tuesday on Dec.

2 in sight, Attorney General Gentner Drummond warns Oklahomans to verify charities—donors should check contact details and tax-exempt status before giving. The Charity Enforcement Unit, formed earlier this year, has recovered funds in major cases and will hold scams accountable.

OU football is set to face LSU today without key players—center Jake Maikkula is ruled out and Heath Ozaeta is doubtful while defensive end R Mason Thomas and cornerback Gentry Williams remain sidelined, further straining the team after Troy Everett’s season-ending injury.

Nijel Pack led OU to a 75-74 win over Marquette in Chicago last Friday with 24 points—Tae Davis added 19 points as the team held off a late surge from the Golden Eagles.

OU football added two 2026 commitments during the Thanksgiving holiday when they flipped four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit from Wisconsin on Thursday and signed three-star edge rusher Dane Bathurst on Friday.

The Sooners now have 24 commitments ahead of early National Signing Day next week.

Wolfpack vs. Sooners Women's Basketball

1-4 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Tickets required — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup between North Carolina State and Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks

1-3 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Sooners as they face the Hawks in an exciting women's basketball matchup.

Little Rock Trojans vs Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball

6:00-8:00 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Cheer on the Sooners as they take on Little Rock in this exciting women's basketball matchup.

Ugly Sweater 5k & One-Mile Fun Run

5-11 p.m. — Legacy Park — Participants encouraged to bring items for charity — Dash through holiday cheer in your jolliest attire.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas City Roos

7-8:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Check the ticket prices — Watch an exciting college basketball match-up in Norman.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Stetson Hatters

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Lloyd Noble Center — Tickets from $4 — Catch the exciting basketball clash between the Sooners and the Hatters.

2025 Oklahoma New Year's Meeting

7:30-11:59 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — Discounted lodging available — Celebrate the New Year with worship services and community gatherings.

Oklahoma Sooners Men's Basketball vs Mississippi Valley Delta Devils

7-9 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Get ready for an exciting college basketball matchup as the Sooners take on the Delta Devils.