Author: Derek Darr
Update on Road Projects in Enid
City of Enid Engineering officials announced late Monday the temporary closure of the intersection at Garfield Street and Fountain Lake Drive. This closure will take place during the morning hours on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
The temporary closure will allow contractors... Read More.
$572 million verdict given in historic Opioid case
Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman returned a $572 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries Monday, ruling their misleading marketing and distribution of opioid painkillers triggered a deadly crisis in Oklahoma."The opioid crisis has ravaged the state of Oklahoma. It must... Read More.
Crimestoppers Crime of the Week!
On 8-17-19 Officers were dispatched to Big O Tires at 4212 W Garriott in reference to a theft. The manager advised that an unknown person pulled up to a shipping container at the back of the business and cut the chain to the shipping... Read More.
Conservative Billionaire David Koch Passes Away at 79
Conservative billionaire David Koch, who became a household name through his political lobbying efforts and the company he created with his older brother, Charles, has died. He was 79.Charles Koch, the CEO of the family's industrial conglomerate Koch Industries, announced the death Friday."It is... Read More.
Large Tree Removal Closes Oakwood Road
City of Enid street officials announced that Oakwood Road from Willow north to the railroad tracks would be closed today, August 23rd, 2019 until approximately 9:00 a.m. Officials stated this closure would allow crews to remove a large tree that has fallen in the area.Motorists... Read More.
Enid Approved for $11,000,000 Loan for Water Infrastructure
The Enid Municipal Authority received approval Tuesday for an $11,000,000 loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to refinance a portion of a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan obtained in May 2010.In May 2010, the Authority used CWSRF proceeds for the... Read More.
President Trump Signs Measure to Forgive Student Loans for Disabled Veterans
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that forgives all student loan debt for any permanently disabled U.S. military veterans as first reported by Fox News.
The order, which Trump signed after addressing a crowd at the American Veterans National Convention... Read More.
OAC Approves 2 Projects for Woodring Airport
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission has approved two projects to improve Enid's Woodring Regional Airport in part of their $142 million statewide improvement plan for fiscal years 2020-2024.The first project was allocated $1.91 million to reconstruct runway 13/31 which needs redone from years of use.The second... Read More.
Crimestoppers Crime of the Week UPDATE: Suspects Found!
On 08/11/2019, Officers were dispatched to Wal-Mart, located at 5505 W. Garriott in reference to a theft. The reporting party advised that two females came into the store and proceeded to walk around the store, selecting several items and placing them in a cart.... Read More.
3:00 A.M. Closure Set for Portion of North Oakwood Avenue
City of Enid street officials announced today the southbound lane of the 1700 block of North Oakwood Avenue will be closed beginning at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.This temporary closure during early morning hours is expected... Read More.