Author: Derek Darr

(Enid, OK) The Grand Ballroom in Stride Bank Center was the scene for a Town Hall meeting that featured Mayor George Pankonin, City Manager Jerald Gilbert, and city commissioners Jerry Allen, Derwin Norwood, Jonathan Waddell and Rob Stallings. Also in the panel was Sen.... Read More.

(Oklahoma City, OK) Tax revenue continued contracting in May, state Treasurer Randy McDaniel said Thursday, though not as sharply as in April.McDaniel said gross receipts to the treasury in May were $923.1 million, which was 14.1% or $150.5 million less than the same month... Read More.

(Enid, OK) Enid community leaders will be gathering tonight for a special town hall meeting at the Stride Bank Center at 6 p.m.Inside the Grand Ballroom at Stride Bank Center, topics to be addressed include COVID-19, human rights, and equality education. All are welcome... Read More.

(Stillwater, OK) Stillwater's police station was the site of protests on June 3rd as those who are outraged over George Floyd's death gathered from both Tulsa and Oklahoma City.Hundreds of people came for a peaceful protest as more than a dozen speakers spoke about... Read More.

(Enid, OK) Groundwork has been established for schools to reopen for the 2020-21 school year. State education officials set the framework including ways districts can plan for any contingencies that may arise during the pandemic.“Educators know students will experience greater learning losses this year,... Read More.

(Oklahoma City, OK) Oklahoma will turn its attention to primaries at the end of the month, the process will be different as a result of COVID-19. Here is what to expect during the voting process on June... Read More.

(Enid, OK) After a tense back and forth, the city of Enid has officially decided to follow the governor's reopening plan, essentially skipping their self imposed phase two. A 4 to 3 vote finalized the recommendation put forth by City Manager Jerald Gilbert. Gilbert... Read More.

(Enid, OK) As initially reported by the Enid News and Eagle, a protest of citizens supporting Black Lives Matter was held at the Garfield County Courthouse from noon until one. A couple dozen of people gathered at the courthouse steps with signs while chanting... Read More.

(Enid, OK) Tuesday's city commissioners meeting will have a full agenda as City Manager Jerald Gilbert recommends that the city of Enid proceed to phase three of the COVID-19 reopening plan. This is one of several options in front of the board as they... Read More.

(Oklahoma City, OK) On Monday, June 1st, Black Lives Matter leaders called for the resignation of Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley along with an immediate meeting with Mayor David Holt.“We demand an apology from Police Chief Wade Gourley and Mayor David Holt, and... Read More.