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Legal challenge delays vote on Norman's $1 billion entertainment district

Rendering of an event day at the proposed University North Park entertainment district.
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Rendering of an event day at the proposed University North Park entertainment district.

A legal challenge has stalled plans to put the Rock Creek Entertainment District to a public vote.

The proposed $1 billion project will not appear on the Feb. 11 ballot.

Court hearings are set for Feb. 19 and 25 to address a challenge to the petition that called for a public vote on the project.

In a legal notice that was filed with the Cleveland County County court in November, opponents argue that the petition is misleading and violates state referendum laws.

If the court rules in favor of the petition, the election could be scheduled for April 2.

The Norman City Council approved the development back in September. The plan includes an arena to replace the Lloyd Noble Center, housing and retail spaces.


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Nyk has worked in radio since 2011 serving as a board operator, on-air announcer and production director for commercial radio stations in Iowa. Originally from the Quad Cities area, Nyk joined KGOU in 2018 as a practicum student studying Creative Media Production at OU. Upon graduating the following year, he became part of KGOU’s staff and is now the local Morning Edition host. When not on the air, Nyk likes to read, listen to music and follow news about the radio industry.
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