The Top Line
Feds reclassify marijuana to Schedule III
Federal reclassification of marijuana to Schedule III takes effect, and Oklahoma cannabis businesses stand to benefit directly: the move lifts a tax rule that had barred them from deducting standard business expenses, cutting what many operators owed.
Mitchell steps up as Williams sits with hamstring injury
Ajay Mitchell scored 14 points in Game 2 against the Suns and is stepping into a bigger role with Jalen Williams sidelined by a Grade 1 hamstring strain. The Thunder's playoff depth is being tested now.
Thunder goes legal on Bob Mills over mattress promo
The Thunder sent Bob Mills Furniture a cease-and-desist after the retailer ran a championship mattress promotion using the team's colors without authorization. Bob Mills is a household name here, which made the stunt land harder.
Worth Leaving the House For
OKC Memorial Marathon
The 26th OKC Memorial Marathon runs today through Sunday downtown, honoring the 168 lives lost in the 1995 bombing. Whether you're racing, spectating, or just navigating road closures, plan accordingly.
When: April 24-26, starts today
Where: Downtown OKC
Why bother: Flagship civic event honoring 168 bombing victims, affects downtown access all weekend
Quietly Happened
Clara Luper Civil Rights Center gets final approval
The MAPS 4 Clara Luper Civil Rights Center cleared its final City Council vote: a 17,694-sq-ft facility in Northeast OKC backed by $17.2M in public funds, named for the Oklahoma City sit-in leader who helped reshape the city.
The Local Take
OKC is running, remembering, and watching the Thunder hold things together this weekend, all at once.