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 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.

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

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

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

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

A chapter in Oklahoma City’s history came to a close on Tuesday as the roof of the iconic Jim Norick Arena was brought down ...

It's time to say goodbye to "The Big House" as the roof of the Jim Norick Arena is set to be imploded on Tuesday.

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 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 ...