City to Hold Virtual Ribbon Cutting for Ruby Grant Park Friday The Norman Forward Ruby Grant Community Park opens to the public following a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, December 4. December 3, 2020 | News Release
Norman Fire Department Achieves Highest Possible ISO Public Protection Classification The City of Norman Fire Department joins the ranks of only 388 fire departments across the nation with a Class 1 Public Protection Classification. December 2, 2020 | News Release
Norman Police Investigate Fatal Collision at 180th Avenue NE and Tecumseh Road The Norman Police Department responded to a report of a single vehicle injury collision at 180th Avenue NE and Tecumseh Road at approximately 12:15 a.m. Monday. November 30, 2020 | News Release
Norman Animal Welfare Services Altered due to Rising COVID-19 Cases In an effort to limit exposure and transmission of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Norman Animal Welfare services will be altered and all public access to the facility will be restricted until further notice. Despite the lack of public access, the facility will remain open. Staff will continue to operate and maintain the facility throughout the closure. Certain in-person services will continue via scheduled appointment. November 24, 2020 | News Release
City Opens Centers for Hope at Recreation Centers in Norman The City of Norman Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce a partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to open Norman recreation centers as Community HOPE Centers. November 10, 2020 | News Release
Norman Police Investigate Suspicious Death The Norman Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate two persons of interest in an ongoing suspicious death investigation. Investigators are currently looking for 28-year-old James Brueggert (DOB: 7/28/1992) and 30-year-old Skyler Branton (DOB: 04/16/1990) as they are believed to be the last people to see 21-year-old Leanna Rae Bell on October 16 in Norman. October 29, 2020 | News Release
Norman Police Investigate Fatality Collision on Highway 9 near 120th Avenue SE The Norman Police Department responded to a report of a critical injury collision on State Highway 9 just east of 120th Avenue SE at approximately 11:43 a.m. Monday. One individual died from injuries sustained as a result of the collision. October 27, 2020 | News Release
Halloween Safety Tips As Halloween draws closer, the Norman Police Department (NPD) would like to remind residents to consider the following safety tips during fall festivities, especially those who plan on trick-or-treating or who will be out Halloween night. October 27, 2020 | News Release
Norman Police Participate in Operation Traveler III Yielding 9 Arrests As part of the multi-day, online undercover operation, investigators posed as minor children accessible for prospective child predators via multiple online platforms. Held in conjunction with other partner agencies in Cleveland County, the completed operation yielded a total of nine arrests and one ongoing investigation aimed at stopping child predators. October 22, 2020 | News Release
Norman Police Investigate Fatality Collision at 36th Avenue NW and Pioneer Street The Norman Police Department responded to a report of a critical injury collision in the area of 36th Avenue NW and Pioneer Street at approximately 9:35 p.m. Tuesday. The preliminary investigation into the collision indicates that a Nissan Armada traveling northbound on 36th Avenue NW approaching Pioneer Street struck a pedestrian walking northbound on the east side of the roadway in dark clothing. October 21, 2020 | News Release