Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week 7/6/20

(Enid, OK) Enid Police Officers dispatched officers to 800 N 66th in reference to a theft of copper cables. Five 50 ft black plastic coated copper cables totaling $124,833.30.Anyone with information that will lead to the arrest or prosecution of the crime or any... Read More.

Governor Stitt Addresses Mask Policy

(Oklahoma City, OK) Governor Kevin Stitt addressed the state on its position of protective face coverings on Thursday. The governor took the official position of not placing a mandatory policy but did "strongly encourage" Oklahomans to follow guidelines set forth by the CDC.The governor... Read More.

Schools Receive CARES Act Funds

(Oklahoma City, OK) Oklahoma schools have received the $16 million in grants in coronavirus relief. The Oklahoma State Department of Education along with Governor Kevin Stitt contributed $8 million in federal funds from Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Most of the 360... Read More.

Senator Lankford Cosponsoring Juneteenth as a National Holiday

(Washington, D.C.) Senator James Lankford is cosponsoring an amendment that would implement Juneteenth in replace of Columbus Day.“Throughout our history, we have strived to become a more perfect union and Juneteenth was a huge step in attaining that goal,” Lankford said.

Public Transportation Authority Suspends Services

(Enid, OK) The Enid Public Transportation Authority announced the temporary suspension of bus services during the Independence Day Holiday will be extended to Thursday, July 2nd through Monday, July 6th. The office will reopen the afternoon of Monday, July 6, 2020. Rides will... Read More.

Medicaid Expansion Passes by Small Margin

(Oklahoma City, OK) Oklahomans narrowly decided to expand Medicaid for low-income residents on Tuesday by a mere 6,488 votes. State Question 802 enshrines Medicaid expansion in to the Oklahoma constitution.Yes on 802 campaign manager Amber England stated, "In the middle of a pandemic, Oklahomans... Read More.

Emergency Water Repairs Underway

(Enid, OK) City officials have announced that water is currently being shut down at the 1800 block of West Pine Avenue.  This will allow crews to make emergency main repairs. The areas impacted are:North Grant Street – North Randolph Avenue... Read More.

Enid Library Offers Lunch Bunch

(Enid, OK) The Enid Public Library, in partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and Loaves & Fishes, will be offering Lunch Bunch each week, Monday through Friday, from July 6, 2020 to August 14, 2020. Lunches will be served from noon... Read More.

Hunter Man Charged with Assault With a Deadly Weapon

(Hunter, OK) 44-year-old Alexander John Feaster has been arrested and charged with a felony count of assault and battery with a deadly weapon. Feaster will face life in prison after his involvement in the shooting of a 26-year-old Enid woman on Sunday morning. Case... Read More.

Election Results See Sheriff Runoff

(Enid, OK) Garfield County will see a run-off election on August 25th after a surprising upset of incumbent interim Sheriff Jody Helm. Cory Rink found himself behind in the polls early on, absentee and early voting results put Jody Helm in the lead once... Read More.