City officials discuss 911 improvements The city of Enid is looking to improve 911 service, and commissioned a study to examine the current system and make recommendations.

❝We are exceed the standards. The sky is not falling. Can we get better? Yes.❞ — City Manager Jerald Gilbert
•• Issues come after the call is first answered, Jenna Streeter, of Mission Critical Partners, said. This story explains.
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Senior Life Expo offers information, Bingo and prizes through 1 p.m. Tuesday at Stride Bank Center. Check out the details at ✨ EnidNews.com ✨ and head downtown‼️
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Enid News sits down with the colonel
❝The community partnership has always been strong ... the support that the city provides for the base is unchanging...❞ — Col. Josh Lundeby, Vane Air Force Base
STORY at EnidNews.com
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FIRST Robotics Competition has brought hundreds of high school students from 7 states and Mexico to Chisholm Trail Expo Center through Saturday. They are competing for international finals in Houston in April.
STORY at EnidNews.com
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UPDATE: Fairview woman, daughter killed Thursday as vehicle caught in tornadic storm Fairview Emergency Management Director Danny Gaiger said he was probably three miles east of the victims when their vehicle was caught up in the storm, of which he captured video.

Fairview Emergency Management Director Danny Gaiger said he was probably three miles east of the victims when their vehicle was caught up in the storm, of which he captured video.
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Walk of Fame nominations being sought Nominations should be mailed to City of Enid, Attn: City Clerk — Nomination for Walk of Fame, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Municipal Complex, 401 W. Garriott, Enid, OK 73701.

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT:
Do YOU know someone who has demonstrated a lifetime of service to #EnidOK or has made a contribution or act of selflessness or statesmanship for Enid? City of Enid seeks nominations.
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Thomas named EPS Teacher of the Year Officials also named the Enid district's rookie teacher and support professional winners for 2025-26.

Enid Public Schools celebrates education, names Teacher of the Year in addition to Rookie Teacher of the Year and Support Professional fo the Year.
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City Manager Jerald Gilbert said approval of the concept plan will help the city to work to obtain funding for the project. this story outlines plans for facilities and provides a PDF of the presentation.
Story at EnidNews.com
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Enid Community Children’s Chorus concert slated at 6 Tuesday night The Enid Community Children’s Chorus free concert will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the sanctuary of at Central Christian Church, 1111 W Broadway Ave. The event

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EPSF to honor teachers and support professionals Wednesday Enid Public School Foundation will honor the top teachers and support professional in Enid Public Schools at the annual Education Celebration on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

🍎 The public is invited to attend, and the celebration also will be broadcast live on channel 19 Optimum Cable, Roku, Apple TV, the EPS YouTube channel and the EPStv Facebook page.
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4RKids continues to grow Rachel McVay, executive director of the 4RKids Foundation, suggested a visit to the organization's gift shop at 710 Overland Trail when she made a presentation Enid Noon AMBUCS last week.

Name an organization that has made a world of difference in Enid, OK 🫶🏻
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Mike Bennett has been a storm chaser for 25 years and admits to being frightened a few times. 🌪️⚡️
STORY at EnidNews.com
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Jay Mendenhall aspires to impact students the same way he was, to help them in their athletic career and for life that lies ahead.
6-part series about NWOK: Pride in the Heartland — see all Education stories at EnidNews.com/progress
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Since 2024, NewstrAid has helped over 130 news retailers with £74,000! How can we better support our local news industry? #SupportLocalNews

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Hennessey residents voice concerns about waste facility Opponents of a proposed commercial waste processing facility near Hennessey voiced concerns during a town meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, 2026.

❝My concern is the illness these toxins can cause and the fact that possible contamination is forever.❞ — Dr. David Matousek
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Check out this week's River Town Times!
Read about a provincial deal with Diageo, Family Day activities, local boxers do well, playoffs getting started for Admirals, Belle Vue Conservancy dissolves, "Mamma Mia!" returning to Villanova and more!
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Northwestern President’s Leadership Class scholarship application due March 23 The deadline for high school seniors to apply for the 2026-27 President’s Leadership Class (PLC) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is March 23, 2026.

Students selected for this award will receive up to $2,750 in scholarship funds for their freshman year at Northwestern and a PLC trip.
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Theater efforts remain priority, mayor says ENID, Okla. — Enid Mayor David Mason is passionate about bringing a movie theater to Enid, and he’s frustrated it hasn’t happened yet.

The plan with Golden Ticket Cinemas, which had expressed interest, remains in play, but Mayor David Mason said, ❝We have not been able to agree on terms❞ and the city is open to other possibilities.
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A stunning 1942 photo of a couple inspired a search for a Baltimore love story How a photo sent a reporter on a quest to find a complicated love story in Baltimore.

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WNC Let’s Go to the Movies: Showtimes for Feb 13–19, 2026 | WNC Times This week in Western North Carolina, the silver screen is alive with a mix of high-octane sequels, chilling horrors, and prestige dramas.

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The Gold Key award is the highest regional honor in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, representing the top 5-7% of creative submissions from teens in grades 7-12.
STORY at EnidNews.com
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Enid hotel industry has banner year in 2025 ENID, Okla. — Enid’s hotel industry enjoyed a record-setting post-pandemic year in 2025.

Enid’s hotel occupancy rate in 2025 was 54.9%, the highest it’s been since 2019’s rate of 55%, according to a report from Smith Travel Research.
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Two anatomy teams at Oklahoma Bible Academy finished first and second recently at the state competition at Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Weatherford.
STORY at EnidNews.com
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Changes coming to Vance, commander says Col. Joshua Lundeby also announced that Vance will host an air show, Wings Over Enid, in July 2027. ❝Its going to be awesome. We’re looking forward to opening the gates

❝I’ll tell you, Vance is the best Undergraduate Pilot Training base out there, the top-producing base.❞ — Col. Joshua Lundeby, 71st Flying Training Wing commander 🇺🇸
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Rob Houston, director of Visit Enid, gave Enid city commissioners a look at how big the impact was during a study session this week.
STORY at EnidNews.com
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Leonardo's named finalist for Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Award ENID, Okla. — Leonardo’s Children’s Museum has been named a finalist for the 2026 Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards in the arts and humanities category, putting it in line to receive

Leonardo's Children's Museum is one of 18 organizations in line for the honor, which comes with thousands of dollars. The ONE Awards ceremony will be 5:30-9 p.m. April 18 at Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa.
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@newscentersmaine.bsky.social on new report from Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC), offering insight on what ICE in Maine could look like now that "enhanced operation" is slowing.

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City to pay restitution for 2025 fish kill Enid city commissioners voted Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to pay about $18,000 in restitution to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for a toxic release from the wastewater treatment plant

The city plans to revise an administrative order issued to Mid-Continent Packaging to recoup the more than $18,000 payment amount, according to City Manager Jerald Gilbert.
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❝Our major employers do more than provide jobs — they invest in Enid.❞ — Marcie Mack, Enid Regional Development Alliance executive director
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Full 6-part series - NWOK: Pride in the Heartland
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