A GoFundMe has been created to support the family of a Norman Public Schools parent arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week.

"Didn't have what it takes." #Sooners head coach Brent Venables after Alabama ends OU's season in the first round of College Football Playoff.

#Sooners fell to Alabama 34-24 in home loss. Check out our photo essay from Friday's playoff game. - - Photos by: Annie Davenport

#Sooners fell to Alabama 34-24 in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday night. See more at https://www.oudaily.com/. - - Photos by: Annie Davenport and Esther Hodson

Read about the five plays that cost the #Sooners in collapse against Alabama.

"Hell of a year, baby." #Sooners head coach Brent Venables walks off Owen Field for the final time this season as Alabama ends Oklahoma's College Football Playoff run.

Watch Rapper 50 Cent's 'Many Men' appearance during #Sooners College Football Playoff game against Alabama.

Watch the debut of #Sooners new laser light show before College Football Playoff game against Alabama.

Former OU quarterback Kyler Murray at College Football Playoff game against Alabama

The calm before the storm: College Football Playoff game kickoff nears before #Sooners take on Alabama Crimson Tide.

#Sooners center Jake Maikkula marked as out ahead of OU-Alabama matchup.

It's College Football Playoff game day in Norman. The Sooners are set to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at 7 p.m. in the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. - - Photos by: Esther Hodson

Former #Sooners linebacker Brian Bosworth is selected as guest picker for ESPN's 'College GameDay'.

Our photographers have worked this year to capture the Norman community. Here are our best news/culture photos of 2025. https://www.oudaily.com/gallery/photos-2025-news-photos-at-ou/collection_f1bf9770-45d5-42b8-a10a-b329ffdabc74.html#1  - - Photos by: Esther Hodson, Willie Gillespie and others

From baskets to sideline celebrations, our photographers have captured the best moments from OU sports. Here are our 2025 best sports photos.  - - Photos by: Jenna Burress, Annie Davenport and others

James Garner Avenue will be closed to traffic between Main and Gray streets for roughly 30 days starting Monday. https://www.oudaily.com/news/james-garner-avenue-closed-construction-gray-street/article_5b059651-c519-4db8-b5e8-a5f13a7a1808.html 

A Norman police officer who was hit by a vehicle Dec. 11 remains in critical but stable condition after undergoing two surgeries. https://www.oudaily.com/news/norman-npd-police-officer-justin-hackbarth/article_d875761a-7964-4f81-b474-e76c194cdef4.html 

#Sooners football marks running back Jovantae Barnes as available in Wednesday's College Football Playoff availability report.

Norman Public Schools confirmed the school district has not had any interaction with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid social media rumors.

Cleveland County Recreational and Entertainment Facilities Authority accepted proposals to design, build and operate the Rock Creek Entertainment District arena and parking garage.

"He's not pain free." #Sooners head coach Brent Venables when asked about John Mateer's thumb Wednesday. Mateer suffered an injury to his thumb during the game against Auburn earlier this season.

Norman business owners and city leaders are preparing to host College Football Playoff and fall commencement ceremonies.

The American Association of University Professors is circulating a petition calling for OU administration to affirm its academic freedom commitment after a graduate instructor was placed on leave.

#Sooners head coach Porter Moser provides injury update on guard Dayton Forsythe after Tuesday's game against Kansas City.

From Oklahoma Voice: The Oklahoma Supreme Court overturned controversial social studies standards Tuesday because the Oklahoma State Board of Education violated state open meeting laws when approving them.

Norman City Council discussed a homeless shelter design and including Campus Corner in the Center City code Tuesday.

#Sooners football marks defensive end R Mason Thomas as available in initial College Football Playoff availability report.

A vote for the city to enter an agreement with the Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition has been taken off of Norman City Council’s special meeting Tuesday.

White Buffalo Coffee, a veteran-owned coffee shop founded in Oklahoma, opened a new location on Campus Corner Monday.

#Sooners kicker Tate Sandell reflects on path to College Football Playoffs.

"I will never stop missing her." Family members reflected on memories with their mother, Betsy McGonnell, who died in the Oklahoma City Bombing. https://www.oudaily.com/news/oklahoma-city-okc-bombing-betsy-bebee-mcgonnell-remembrance-norman/article_36bebf7d-7def-4a09-ac3c-bb8581558a7d.html 

A GoFundMe page was created to support the recovery of a Norman police officer who was hit by a vehicle Thursday night. https://www.oudaily.com/news/norman-police-department-npd-officer-highway-9/article_671be3dd-1f2c-4e66-8712-39a69ac64ccf.html 

Norman businesses and city leadership prepare to host fans and families ahead of the combination of OU’s College Football Playoff game and commencement ceremonies both held this weekend.

#Sooners beat Oklahoma State Cowboys 92-70 Saturday evening. - - Photos by: Jenna Burress https://www.oudaily.com/gallery/photos-oklahoma-oklahoma-state-university-womens-basketball-game/collection_4de36050-62af-4590-93a1-882f93f3d353.html#1 

#Sooners beat Oklahoma State Cowboys 85-76 Saturday afternoon. - - Photos by: Jenna Burress https://www.oudaily.com/gallery/photos-oklahoma-oklahoma-state-university-mens-basketball-game/collection_de6be2db-531c-4a4f-b64d-0c3ecbc41fbe.html#1 

#Sooners men's basketball spoils OSU’s undefeated season with 85-76 Bedlam win.

A Norman police officer is in critical but stable condition after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 9 Thursday evening.

OU Faculty Senate is working to challenge the formalization of a policy to suspend any professor or instructor who receives a student complaint.

NOUN Hotel filed a rezoning application to expand its current building, adding a ballroom and about 48 additional guest rooms.

Boeing awarded a $125,000 grant to continue their support of Oklahoma Aviation Academy.

#Sooners beat Little Rock Trojans 103-48 Thursday evening. - - Photos by: Sutton Spinner https://www.oudaily.com/gallery/ou-womens-basketball-vs-little-rock/collection_ba2b5473-e358-4694-923a-22bf8d5ec40e.html#2 

From Oklahoma Voice: A spokesperson for State Question 832 said independents can still vote on the minimum wage hike in June following the Oklahoma Election Board’s announcement that partisan primaries will close to independents.

#Sooners women's basketball head coach Jennie Baranczyk embraces opportunity to grow sport through Oklahoma State matchup Saturday.

From Oklahoma Voice: A state higher education committee discussed the merits for increased power to investigate free speech violations on university campuses.

From Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma Democratic Party is challenging the Oklahoma Election Board's decision to close its primary election for registered independent voters.

"What you play for." Redshirt junior linebacker Kobie McKinzie on playing in College Football Playoff as #Sooners prepare to take on Alabama.

Former Norman choir teacher and OU alum received a Grammy nomination in best choral performance for her a cappella album, “Requiem of Light.”

Hear from an OU professor on growing ChatGPT and AI use among students. https://www.oudaily.com/news/ou-professor-weighs-in-on-rising-chatgpt-ai-use-among-students/article_1e8b0ce9-bc06-45ca-92d5-6be66f47cca4.html 

Scissortail Park is hosting Sparkle, a new holiday celebration event, with Christmas lights, holiday markets, and more. https://www.oudaily.com/news/scissortail-park-myriad-botanical-gardens-sparkle-christmas-lights-market-oklahoma-city/article_7370cff8-c878-4ce4-ba42-f80d1f625bf9.html 

Norman city leaders and local business owners weighed in on Hobby Lobby’s upcoming move to the University North Park area that would leave a large storefront on Main Street vacant.