The Big House roof is finally coming down. Here's what Oklahoma City officials have planned for the latest phase of ...

It was a big morning at the state fairgrounds for the Jim Norick Arena. The roof was imploded, marking the next steps in ...

City officials, including former Mayor Ron Norick, pushed the plunger to implode the State Fair Arena that will make way for ...

The iconic Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City is being demolished, leaving behind memories for those who experienced events ...

The Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City is scheduled for roof implosion on Tuesday morning, marking the end of an era for the ...

Oklahoma City’s iconic “Big House” arena was imploded Tuesday, marking the end of a 60-year chapter in state sports and entertainment history.

City leaders assembled on Tuesday for the planned implosion of the Jim Norick Arena, which happened just after 7:30 a.m.

Oklahoma City imploded Jim Norick Arena’s roof structure, bringing an end to nearly 60 years of events and history.

The roof of the Jim Norick Arena, also known as the Big House, is scheduled to be imploded at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, marking the end of an era for the historic venue.

The iconic Jim Norick Arena at OKC Fair Park imploded Tuesday morning as part of the demolition process.The nearly 60-year-old arena, a staple of the community, ...

On the day the roof of State Fair Arena was imploded, the memories flowed. But even as a legacy was remembered, what comes ...

On August 12, 2025, in Oklahoma City, the roof of the historic Jim Norick Arena came down in a dramatic, planned implosion. Former mayor Ron Norick, son of the arena's namesake, led the countdown. He ...