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Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Stillwater. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a recent Woodward Chamber luncheon, community leaders updated attendees on upcoming events — the 101 Classic Bowl XXXVIII, Woodward Elks Rodeo and a talk by OSU researcher Lance Walker — while a Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. CDT due to hot, dry, windy conditions. OSU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub study released May 15 ranked six Oklahoma college towns, naming Stillwater as best with a nationwide ranking of 49th — the survey focused on affordability and campus life while listing towns like Edmond and Tulsa. OSU
- ➤ OSU may raise tuition after five years of flat rates — a move that could stretch the budgets of working students like Kacidie Wallace who balance long shifts with classes. The board reviews state funding while students brace for tougher financial challenges. The O'Colly
- ➤ OSU's parking director Steve Spradling said a surface parking lot plan at Kerr-Drummond is still in early stages pending the building's demolition, which has faced delays for eight years and could provide up to 250 commuter spaces once completed. The O'Colly
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My Fair Lady at Town & Gown Theatre
7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. — Town & Gown Community Theatre — $16-$18 — Celebrate 75 years of theatrics with the charming musical tale of Eliza Doolittle and Professor Higgins.
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Kids Field Trip: Prairie Arts Center
10 AM – 12 PM — Prairie Arts Center — Free admission — Experience a morning of colorful art with fellow summer readers in a relaxed environment.
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Dancing Turtle Arts Festival 2026
10 AM – 2 PM — Block 34 — Free entry — Experience soulful tunes from Quincy Einstein at this vibrant arts festival.
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Walk and Wag 2026
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Humane Society of Stillwater — $30 — Enjoy a fun-filled day with pet-friendly activities, local vendors, and support for shelter animals.
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