OKC police surprised by local George Floyd protests; Oklahoma publisher helps tell Black stories; how did the state's winter storm impact birds? Your morning headlines for Feb. 28, 2021

DAILY HEADLINES [The Oklahoman]( 28 Feb, 2021 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS]( What stories do you wish The Oklahoman were chasing? What do you wish we knew? [Tell us!]( Contact information is optional. [Sign up here]( to get daily coronavirus updates in your email. [Subscribe]( today! View the [print replica]( of today's newspaper for more stories! [OKC police surprised by local unrest after George Floyd death]( Police were caught off guard when a racial-justice demonstration escalated into an hours-long confrontation in front of police headquarters last year, according to a Police Department review of the response. Latest News/Sports ['I believe people have a right to tell their story.' Oklahoma publisher helps tell Black stories.]( Nearly 20 years ago, Edmond's Crystal Perkins set out to publish her first novel, but she never sought out an East Coast publisher. [Oklahoma lawmakers vote against relief package]( Oklahoma's five U.S. House members joined all other Republicans early Saturday in voting against the $1.9 trillion spending package that includes $1,400 direct payments for most Americans and more pandemic relief. [Subscribe to The Oklahoman]( ['Eyes wide open': Why OU basketball is excited about a quick Bedlam turnaround after losing OT classic]( De'Vion Harmon didn't quite pull an Aaron Rodgers in his postgame press conference after No. 7 OU fell to Oklahoma State 94-90 in overtime on Saturday at Lloyd Noble Center. [Oklahoma high school wrestling: Stillwater wins first state tournament title since 2014]( "We fight every day. We go in there and battle." ['He's like that': How Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham left his own mark on Bedlam in OT upset of Sooners]( Cade Cunningham subtly put his finger to his lips and told the Oklahoma faithful to quiet down. Business [Don't bogart that warehouse: Medical marijuana helps keep industrial property smoking in OKC area]( Industrial property is still as hot as fever compared with other real estate sectors, thanks, still, to medical marijuana companies' continued demand for growing space and storage space. [Biden administration promises focus on environmental justice]( When President Joe Biden made environmental protection a key element of his campaign, he promised to overhaul the federal office that investigates complaints from people in minority communities who believe they have been unfairly harmed by industrial pollution or waste disposal. Opinion [Point of View: Bipartisan OK lawmakers on saving Indigenous women]( As Oklahomans born and raised, we saw the injuries inflicted upon our Indigenous brothers and sisters when land was repeatedly taken by the federal government. You are receiving this communication as a member of the The Oklahoman. The Oklahoman values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences Or Unsubscribe]( The Oklahoman 100 W Main St, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 © 2021 The Oklahoman. All rights reserved.