City of Norman
Recent News About City of Norman
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Norman Police Arrest One in connection to Burglary
The Norman Police Department (NPD) arrested 27-year-old Elishua Benjamin (DOB: 8/8/1995) in connection to a residential burglary in the area of 48th Avenue NW and Las Colinas Lane on June 21.
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City Administrative Offices to close for 2023 Independence Day
City of Norman Administrative Offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. See details on certain City operations below.
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Personal fireworks prohibited in Norman
As Independence Day approaches, the City of Norman would like to kindly remind residents that personal fireworks discharge is prohibited in City limits and could result in tickets or municipal fines in accordance with Chapter 14 of City Code.
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Residents encouraged to report damage, property loss online
Properties within the City of Norman may have sustained damage from storms occurring June 17 and June 18, 2023.
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Norman to soon celebrate Pollinator Week
The Division of Environmental Resilience & Sustainability (DoERS) has several community events planned to celebrate Pollinator Week, set to be observed nationwide June 19-25. Each event is free and open for all to attend
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Nominations for 2023 Norman Animal Welfare Volunteer of the Year Award open
The Norman Animal Welfare Oversight Committee is now accepting nominations for the Norman Animal Welfare Volunteer of the Year Award.
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Registration now open for City of Norman “Hotter-N-Hell” Golf Tournament supporting United Way of Norman
An 18-hole scramble for four-person teams will be held Friday, August 11 at 9 a.m. at the Westwood Golf Course (2400 Westport Drive) in support of the United Way of Norman. Online registration is now open and sponsorship opportunities are available.
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Westwood Family Aquatic Center Season Passes Nearly Sold Out - 2023 Season
The window to purchase a season pass for the 2023 summer season at the Westwood Family Aquatic Center will close Wednesday, June 21.
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Alameda Street/48th Avenue East intersection to close on Thursday, June 15, 2023
UPDATE, 6/14/23: Due to weather delays, the Alameda Street/48th Avenue East intersection closure will not occur until next Tuesday, June 20th.
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Input Session for 2024 ESG Program occurring June 13, 2023
In coordination with the City of Norman and community partners, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce will host an Input Session for the 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program from 3-4 p.m. on June 13 at Norman Public Library Central, 103 W. Acres Street.
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June Proposition: Voting reminders & tips
The Water Rate Proposition was approved by voters with 56.33% voting in favor, according to unofficial election results published by the Oklahoma State Election Board.
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Portion of Main Street, between Porter Avenue and S. Ponca Avenue, to temporarily close to traffic beginning June 12
Beginning Monday, June 12, 2023, the east side of the intersection at Porter Avenue and Main Street will be impacted due to new paving construction in conjunction with the Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 Bond Project.
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Utilities Manager recognized as OWEA Lifetime Achievement Award winner
Steve Hardeman, City of Norman Utilities Manager, was honored as the Oklahoma Water Environment Association’s (OWEA) Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the 2023 Spring Conference on May 24, 2023 in Norman, Oklahoma.
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City of Norman to observe the Juneteenth Holiday on 6/19/23
Administrative offices of the City of Norman will close to observe the Federal Juneteenth Holiday on Monday, June 19, 2023.
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Norman Police Investigate Shooting in the 1100 block of Oak Tree Avenue
The Norman Police Department responded to a report of shooting in the 1100 block of Oak Tree Avenue at approximately 10:38 p.m. Thursday.
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Plan for a weekend of local shopping July 14-16, 2023
Norman businesses are gearing up for another sizzlin’ hot Summer Sidewalk Sale for shop goers July 14 through 16.
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Norman’s 19th Annual Citywide Garage Sale scheduled for the weekend of July 21
The 2023 Annual Citywide Garage Sale in Norman will take place July 21, July 22 and July 23. During the time of the citywide sale, no city garage sale permit is required.
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Spring 2023 E-Waste event happening May 6 at Reaves Park
The City of Norman has partnered with Cleveland County and United Electronic Recycling to host an Electronics Waste (“E-Waste”) Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
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Norman Police Arrest Two in connection to Overnight Shootings
A uniformed patrol officer with the Norman Police Department encountered a suspicious person in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 1800 block of W. Robinson Street just after 2:30 a.m. on May 22. The officer observed a subject checking vehicle door handles in an apparent attempt to burglarize vehicles. The officer attempted to contact the individual and identified himself as a police officer. The officer issued verbal commands at which point the suspect turned and shot a firearm in the direction of the officer. The officer returned fire and the suspect ran from the scene.
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Permanent containers or compostable bags recommended for yard waste
Permanent containers or paper compostable bags are recommended for Norman Sanitation customers that set out waste for yard collection, as such transitions will increase efficiencies and better serve the environment.