Governor Kevin Stitt Tests Positive for COVID-19

(Oklahoma City, OK) Governor Kevin Stitt in a press conference today announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus, making him the first governor in the United States to get the virus.Governor Stitt states that he "feels fine" so far, and that the rest... Read More.

Closures at Cleveland and Garriott Begin Today

(Enid, OK) The City of Enid Engineering Department announced lane closures at the intersection of South Cleveland Street and West Owen K. Garriott Road beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The lane closures will consist of the following:Northbound... Read More.

Clean Up Underway After Collision on Garriott

(Enid, OK) A crash this morning between two trucks off of Garriott and Oakwood is still being cleaned up.One of the vehicles was a Garfield County Sheriff’s vehicle, the other an unknown citizen. As of this morning no injuries have been reported. People... Read More.

First Casualty to Adolescent in Oklahoma

(Oklahoma City, OK) Oklahoma has suffered the first death of a minor from the COVID-19 pandemic according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. According to an email distributed, a child in the 5-17 age group has died from the virus in Comanche County.According... Read More.

Supreme Court Sides with Native Americans

(Washington, D.C.) In a surprise decision, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, July 10th that Native American land in Oklahoma is not subject to state prosecutors for crimes. Passing by one vote, the 5-4 decision favored a Native American man who was convicted of... Read More.

Stillwater Requires Masks After Unanimous Vote

(Stillwater, OK) The city of Stillwater has unanimously passed an ordinance that will require face coverings in public in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The decision will take effect on Saturday, July 11th.Stillwater joins the city of Norman who also... Read More.

City Approves Police Pay Increase, More

(Enid, OK) Enid city commissioners approved the collective bargaining agreement this past Tuesday evening brought forth by the police union implementing increase in salaries for both current and new officers.Effective starting today, the new plan will see salaries go from $37,041.91 to $41,641.60. A... Read More.

City of Enid Announces Closures on Garriott

(Enid, OK) The City of Enid Engineering Department announced lane closures at the intersection of South Cleveland Street and West Owen K. Garriott Road beginning Thursday, July 9, 2020. The lane closures will consist of the following:Northbound... Read More.

Emergency Water Shut Down on Ramona Drive

(Enid, OK) City officials have announced that water is currently being shut down at the locations listed below. This will allow crews to removal a fire hydrant. The areas impacted are:Ramona Drive – South Van Buren to Sequoyah Drive

Commission Meets For Police Raises

(Enid, OK) Tonight's Enid City Commission meeting will see the approval of a pay plan designed to provide incentive for new hires to the Enid Police Department. As part of the union's two-year collective bargaining agreement, the plan will include raising officer salaries from... Read More.

Legendary Musician Charlie Daniels Passes Away

(Nashville, TN) Charlie Daniels, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame who sang "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," recorded with Bob Dylan and was a vocal supporter of U.S. veterans, died Monday morning after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83. By the... Read More.

COVID-19 Testing Sites Available

(Enid, OK) Garfield County Health Department scheduled to have a massive day of testing on July 7, 2020. COVID-19 Testing Event Garfield County Health Department Tuesday, July 7, 2020 2501 Mercer Dr. Enid, OK 73701 (580) 233-0650 Residents... Read More.