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PM NewsBrief: July 17, 2024
Norman Public Schools’ superintendent is standing firm... no Bibles in the classroom. Some parents and lawmakers are applauding his decision. This comes after State Superintendent Ryan Walters recently announced changes to the state's social studies standards...that introduces the Bible as an instructional resource. But NPS superintendent Nick Migliorino says...
How these OKC Metro businesses or buildings become landmarks in the community
Buildings and businesses become landmarks and a part of a city's history, especially when they survive over a span of decades. In 2022, Richard Mize, who has reported extensively about real estate for The Oklahoman, wrote about three metro-area shopping centers that had a combined history of 250 years: Campus Corner in Norman,...
UNP Entertainment District TIF development committee discusses future traffic improvements for I-35
The Development Oversight Committee for the tax increment finance district, or TIF, that includes the proposed University North Park Entertainment District Project Plan met Tuesday to discuss recommendations to the project, including adding slip ramps at the I-35 and Rock Creek Road intersection. The proposed plan is to divide the...
Norman City Council discusses Comanche Street project, special UNP arena TIF election lawsuit in special meeting
The Norman City Council discussed a project proposal requiring vacating Comanche Street and adjourned into an executive session to discuss the newly filed lawsuit seeking to cancel the special UNP project TIF election at a special meeting Tuesday. During the meeting, City Council members also discussed procedures for pursuing fixing...
Norman’s Bergey Wind Power Company awarded US Energy Department funding
Bergey Wind Power Company of Norman, Oklahoma is among a dozen firms named as recipients of part of more than $3 million in federal government funding to advance distributed wind turbine technology. Bergey Wind will receive an award of $500,000 to implement advanced blade manufacturing processes to help meeting growing...
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