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Central Oklahoma is the primary economic, tourism, commercial, industrial, and grographical hub of Central Oklahoma, as well as its primary cultural center, as the vast majority of Central Oklahoma's residents live in the greater Oklahoma City area. The only Central Oklahoma city of notable influence which is outside is the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area is Stillwater.

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Local News for Norman Oklahoma from The Norman Transcript

Mayor appoints six to boards, commissions

Dec 5, 2008 1:13 am

Mayor Cindy Rosenthal appointed six to various Norman boards and commissions at the Nov. 25 council meeting.Emily Furney and Robin Stafford were appointed to the Children's Rights Coordinating Commiss...

They need a little Christmas

Dec 5, 2008 1:12 am

3-year-old girl needs clothes size 4T, shoes size 9 and any age appropriate toys.6-year-old girl needs clothes size 7 and any age appropriate toys.1-year-old little girl needs clothes size 24 months a...

Santa and the holiday armadillo, what more could you ask for?

Dec 5, 2008 1:12 am

What do Santa, dinosaurs and armadillos have in common?Maybe not a lot, but they were all in attendance at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History Thursday evening for the museum's annual Hol...

Man charged in alleged rape, kidnapping

Dec 5, 2008 1:12 am

Sheriff's deputies arrested a Lexington man Wednesday, and rescued a woman and two of her children, after the man allegedly went to the woman's home and raped her, then took her and the kids to his Le...

Jurors to hear closing arguments

Dec 5, 2008 1:12 am

Closing arguments are expected this morning in the trial of a Norman man, charged with inappropriately touching a child. The trial resumes at 9 a.m. in District Judge Bill Hetherington's courtroom.Jam...

Already a father of 10, Moore man finds long-lost daughter

Dec 4, 2008 4:37 am

MOORE -- First, understand that Steve Sorrells loves to hunt.An avid outdoorsman, Sorrells, his wife Maylene says, lives for those months between September and March."He loves deer season, or squ...

Woman allegedly terrorized and assaulted

Dec 4, 2008 1:12 am

Felony charges were filed Wednesday against a Norman man, accused of kidnapping and assaulting a woman Nov. 13 while attempting to recover a stolen vehicle.Phillip Marcus Wiygul, 54, was charged with ...

Concert to be at Longfellow

Dec 4, 2008 1:12 am

The Guy Fraser Harrison Academy's Oklahoma Youth Orchestra program will present its annual Christmas Concert 3 p.m. Sunday at Longfellow Middle School, 215 N. Ponca Ave.Performing will be the Oklahoma...

Jury trials continue today

Dec 4, 2008 1:12 am

Testimony in two jury trials will continue today in Cleveland County District Court.Wednesday, the prosecution rested its case and the defense began presenting testimony in the trial of James Clayton ...

School board races take shape

Dec 4, 2008 1:12 am

It will be a three-way race for school board seats in Norman and Moore Public Schools districts in February.Election day for all school board races in Cleveland County will be Feb. 10. If nobody captu...

News Headlines for Norman Oklahoma from The Norman Transcript

Sounds of service

Apr 27, 2008 11:27 pm

When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Jerry Thompson was a junior at Norman High School. Thompson felt a responsibility to do his part as the war effort rose to a fever pitch, but he ...

Norman rebuilds with help of volunteers.

Apr 26, 2008 9:34 pm

Tyson Miller hauls away some wood behind a house at 2105 Virginia, Saturday.

Goodbye Dr. Belknap

Apr 24, 2008 9:42 pm

Dozens of Norman Regional Health System employees and some workers from nearby medical offices stood along Porter Avenue Thursday afternoon to honor the funeral procession of Dr. Hal Belknap.

First Norman Music Festival hits downtown Saturday

Apr 24, 2008 9:40 pm

Section of downtown streets closed midnight tonight until 6 a.m. Sunday

New name, same mission

Apr 23, 2008 11:58 pm

At a news conference Wednesday morning, it was announced that Independent Living Services for Youth would change its name to Bridges.

So, what are you going to do with your tax rebate?

Apr 23, 2008 11:09 am

Checks intended to 'head the recession off at the pass'

Poles can be early indicators of climate change

Apr 22, 2008 11:38 am

Experts are in Norman this week to talk about their research in the Arctic and Antarctic, research that shows some of the first indicators of climate change.

Williams: Standard setter

Apr 21, 2008 11:10 am

Norris Williams is an Oklahoman to his core. But he?s not the cowboy hat and Wrangler-wearing, boot-kicking stereotypical Oklahoman that many people envision when the state?s name is mentioned.

Technology a friend to modern cowboys

Apr 17, 2008 7:44 pm

The '89er Wagon Train Association will arrive in Norman Friday. Look for them - along with their horses, wagons and mules - at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Circle the wagons

Apr 17, 2008 10:50 am

'89er Parade expanded to bring weekend fun

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