Black bear killed after wandering into backyard

A black bear was killed after it wandered into a Norman family’s backyard late Wednesday night and officials said their attempts to tranquilize the bear failed. According to the Department of Wildlife, the bear was seen at about 9:30 p.m. in the backyard of a home near Elmwood Street and Pickard Avenue. It then climbed on a tree. Wildlife officials said they spent hours trying to trap the bear. Their first priority is the safety of everyone involved. They