Jane Glenn Cannon
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Norman murder suspect fails to appear in court
AUG 6, 2016 - A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man charged with second-degree murder in the death of a baby in Norman. → Read More
Norman police host camp with kids
JUL 29, 2016 - Norman police host a camp for middle school students. → Read More
Norman Notes
JUL 21, 2016 - Norman Notes is a package of Norman news. → Read More
Homeless veteran tells jury he never meant to hurt anyone in Norman hostage incident
An Army veteran told a Cleveland County jury he didn't mean to hurt anyone in a 2014 hostage incident in Norman and just wanted to stage a crime so he could negotiate a prison sentence. → Read More
Jury selection opens in 2014 Norman hostage standoff
Jury selection began Monday for a homeless veteran accused of taking hostages in a 2014 standoff with Norman police. → Read More
Norman Notes for June 4
Building relationships The Norman Police Department will host its next Coffee with a Cop from 7:30 to 9 a.m. June 13 at Hollywood Corners, 4712 N Porter Ave. The event provides an opportunity for residents and police officers to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee in an informal, neutral space. The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during… → Read More
Norman considers levying stormwater utility fee
MAY 23, 2016 - If Norman City Council members call a special election Tuesday, a vote would be set for Aug. 23 to allow residents to weigh in on a stormwater utility fee, → Read More
The making of a pope — in bronze
MAY 17, 2016 - A 21-foot-tall statue of Pope John Paul II by artist Teresa Carter was cast in bronze at The Crucible Foundry in Norman, Oklahoma. → Read More
Jury finds Norman man guilty of manslaughter
APR 21, 2016 - Ethan Johnson Spruill, 24, of Norman, was convicted of first-degree manslaughter Tuesday night by a Cleveland County jury. Spruill was charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of Aaron Donelle McCray Jr., 22, on Feb. 15, 2014, but the jury opted for a lesser charge. → Read More
Medieval Fair of Norman takes trip back in time
MAR 31, 2016 - Visitors to the 40th annual Medieval Fair of Norman will get an opportunity to see master crafters display their skills and wares this weekend. → Read More
Norman fire chief saying goodbye after long career with city
Norman Fire Chief James Fullingim is retiring to assume a faculty position with Oklahoma State University's municipal fire protection program. Deputy Fire Chief Jim Bailey has been named interim fire chief, effective Tuesday, while a national search for a replacement is conducted. → Read More
Norman North suspended wrestlers arraigned
PAULS VALLEY -- Four suspended Norman North High School wrestlers have entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from alleged sexual assaults on two boys aged 12 and 16 after a wrestling tournament. The four surrendered to Garvin County officials Tuesday and were arraigned before Special Judge Trisha A. Misak. The teenagers were accompanied to court by their parents and attorneys. All… → Read More
Former District Judge Tom Lucas remembered
Tom Lucas, 82, whose career as an attorney and district judge spanned 50 years, died Wednesday at his home in Norman. He spent 30 years in private practice before being elected judge for Judicial District 21, which serves Cleveland, Garvin and McClain counties. → Read More
Norman City Council affirms LGBT rights
The Norman City Council resolution acknowledges recent developments in federal law interpreting Title VII sex discrimination protection prohibiting sex-based considerations in employment. → Read More
Veteran's Corner in Norman helps family for Christmas
An Army reservist and single mother of four will have a merrier Christmas this year thanks to volunteers at the Dale K. Graham Veteran's Corner in Norman. → Read More
Kansas steel manufacturer drops lawsuit in OU stadium project
A Kansas steel manufacturer has dismissed his lawsuit against the University of Oklahoma, construction project manager Flintco Inc and W&W Steel, paving the way for construction to continue without a break in the expansion of Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. → Read More
Donkey in search of stable gets unexpected lift
NORMAN — A donkey found wandering along a rural road might have been looking for seasonal employment at the nearest nativity scene when a Norman police officer took him into custody. "It took some maneuvering to get him in there," said officer Kyle Canaan, who determined the quickest and safest way to get the donkey off the road was to give it a ride in his patrol car. Canaan was dispatched to… → Read More
Oklahoma teens credit horse power for rodeo championships
Ali Armstrong, 16, of Lexington, and Cortney Townsend, 18, of Norman, said they look at their horses as partners and think the animals share their desire to succeed. → Read More
Oklahoma cabaret singer ‘hanging’ with the greats
KT Sullivan took an active interest in the arts, especially music and literature from an early age, says her mother, Elizabeth Sullivan, of Norman, Oklahoma. → Read More
Suspect, 32, faces charges in slaying, dismemberment of Norman man
Roy Lewis Workman, 32, is accused of shooting to death Corey Maxwell, who was reported missing to police Sept. 17. A Cleveland County District Court affidavit says Workman used a chainsaw to dismember Maxwell's body and try to hide it in a dump near Tribbey. → Read More