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OU, Norman leaders unveil sign at future site of entertainment district, Sooners arena Joseph Harroz Jr. stood at a lectern as the sun rose Wednesday morning across the street from the future site of the Rock Creek Entertainment District. OU’s president spoke to the crowd featuring athletic director Joe Castiglione, men’s basketball coach Porter Moser,…
Tragic Loss: Norman Mourns the Passing of Mayor Larry Heikkila in Devastating Car Crash The city of Norman is in mourning after the tragic death of its beloved mayor, Larry Heikkila, who passed away following a car crash early Wednesday morning. Heikkila, 62, had served as the city’s mayor for three years and was a…
BREAKING: Norman Police investigate toddler deaths An investigation is ongoing in the deaths of two toddlers found dead after being left in a car in central Norman, police told The Transcript on Friday. The Norman Police Department said they made a welfare check late Thursday on a vehicle stopped in the 1000 block of W….
There Were Two Huge Problems Harris Could Not Escape Sarah Isgur, a longtime Republican campaign operative — and my friend and a senior editor at The Dispatch — has a brilliant sports analogy for the process of campaigning. She compares it to … curling. For those unfamiliar with the sport (which enjoys 15 minutes of…
“The Dolomites are badass. The mountains are so spiky and aggressive, and to this day, I’ve photographed nothing like them.” David Clapp shoots autumn in the Italian mountains Canon pro photographer David Clapp’s day of autumn landscape photography excellence in the Dolomite mountains. The Canon Magazine columnist David Clapp reveals how a Fall photoshoot in…
World premiere in Hallstatt: Benedicte Domino World premiere in Hallstatt The renowned Austrian composer Peter WesenAuer has created a remarkable new work: “Benedicte Domino”. This impressive piece was commissioned by the parish of Hallstatt and is based on the text of the Psalm of Creation. The 70-minute composition is designed for solo soprano, solo alto,…
Northern Lights: States Where Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Tonight Topline The Northern Lights may be visible again this week after solar eruptions launched Tuesday, meaning some northern and Midwestern states may see the aurora Thursday (check out Friday night’s updated forecast). Key Facts The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration upgraded its moderate G2 geomagnetic…
Asheville hiker treks 580 miles on Spain’s El Camino del Norte For more than 1,000 years, pilgrims have been walking to Santiago in northern Spain where the remains of St. James the apostle are believed to be buried. A cathedral was built over the site of the tomb. A scallop shell is the symbol of…
Switzerland Returns as No. 1 in 2024 Best Countries Rankings The country retained the top spot while the United States achieved its highest ranking ever. Like clockwork, the country known for its timepieces, cheese and chocolate has yet again taken the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Countries rankings, marking the…
MISSING Yellowstone hiker’s dad continues ground search without park’s OK for helicopter Searchers gathered to scour the remote Eagle Peak area of the national park in advance of Wednesday night’s expected winter weather The father of missing Yellowstone National Park hiker Austin King and volunteers are scrambling to scour the remote Eagle Peak area before…