Enid News & Eagle

12/18/2024

There are 200,000 people who are blind in Oklahoma, and 70% are not employed.
❝We need to find a way to change these statistics.❞ — Avery Oden, vice president for business development

Avery Oden, vice president for business development for NewView, discussed the organization's programs during a speech to Enid Rotary Club members Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Stride Bank Center.

12/17/2024

Story has been updated: https://www.enidnews.com/news/updated-epd-seeks-3-men-involved-in-shooting/article_16cd5b12-bcb5-11ef-a4ef-ff4df15228ea.html

"There were no victims at the scene and no evidence anyone was struck by gunfire. We have no suspects in custody." — EPD statement.

Garfield Elementary School and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center facilities were locked down for a time Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, after Enid Police Department received reports of shots fired in

12/17/2024

Kremlin-Hillsdale's Pepper Elmore and DCLA's Will Muegge have been named Enid News & Eagle Athletes of the Week for the week of December 9-14. 🏀🏅

Congrats to these athletes, and thanks to Kynlee's for the shirts!

12/17/2024

“He also started the Oklahoma Music Adjudicators Association where with his help, I have been the executive director for over 30 years. It was his musical knowledge, persistence and foresight to start the OMAA that helped raised the bar for our music programs in the state.” — Randy Hurst, owner of Midwest Music in Enid.

ENID, Okla. — It’s safe to say Claude William Simmons Jr., known as “Junior” to family and friends, influenced thousands of lives during his career as a band director and

12/13/2024

“This corridor threatened the private property rights of our Oklahoma farmers and ranchers, who made their voices heard. I am proud to have stood side by side in agreement with Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert, and countless Oklahomans in successfully fighting this federal overreach.” — State Sen. Casey Murdock

State leaders are hailing a decision by the Federal Department of Energy to scrap plans for a controversial proposed electric transmission corridor across Oklahoma.

12/13/2024

Making 🎄 merry and bright 🎅🏼
•• First responders will shop with two groups of children, one going to Walmart at 8 a.m. and the other at 10, with $200 to shop for family and themselves, thanks to funds raised through the FOP golf tournament, Putts for Presents.
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The annual event, formerly known as Shop with a Cop and Christmas 911, will benefit 80 children this year, said Enid Police Department Lt. Nick John, one of the organizers.

12/13/2024

✨ Better get back in BED 🛏️
What is YOUR Friday the 13th horoscope? 👻 Go to enidnews.com/comics-kingdom/ for full access to see how your day is going and access to daily comics.

12/12/2024

❝Everyone knows money is going back into the community.❞ — Allison Schultz
▶︎▶︎ Family Thrift Center in downtown Pond Creek is the fruition of a vision.

Family Thrift Center in downtown Pond Creek is the fruition of Allison Schultz’s vision, said the center’s fellow board co-chair Candy Wilson Kent.

12/12/2024

Jacob Trice, Ryan Burch, Evan Tella, Shawn Martin, Brad Hadsell and Chance Turner join Enid Police Department in ceremony at city offices.
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Enid Police Department swore in six new officers on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, during a ceremony at the city administration building.

12/12/2024

Dova Winegeart has filed a motion to delay her judgment and report date until after Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. Trump has stated he is considering pardoning Capitol rioters when he is inaugurated.

Dova Winegeart has filed a motion to delay her judgment and report date until after Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. Trump has stated he is considering pardoning Capitol

12/12/2024

UPDATE: FINAL: Tipton 28, Timberlake 20.

The Class C State Championship is on the line as Timberlake takes on Tipton at UCO in Edmond this afternoon. Follow the ENE page for updates throughout the contest 🏈

12/12/2024

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🌟 Local people making a LOCAL DIFFERENCE!
Get your name on that Christmas Card and help fight hunger in our community.
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12/11/2024

What is your favorite holiday movie? 🎅🏼
Here is a page featured Tuesday in the News & Eagle that brings back memories, as this timeless classic still is popular around the holiday season. TAKE THE POLL for favorite movie at EnidNews.com (scroll to middle of home page for full-access voting) 🎄🎥

12/11/2024

CLICK the link ⬇️ ⬇️ for information on awards, special teams 🏈
🔺 Award winners from included Ford Smith, Cache Pierson, Brian Smith, Blake Hamlett, Camden Thayer, Rylan Fisher, Wyatt Farthing, Miguel Tarango, Grayson Marler, Micah Chartier, Justus Halcomb, Hayden Willard, Braden Thayer, Joe Sharp, Ethan Brueggemann, Wyatt Smith, Mehsyn Phelan, James Allison, Malachi Givens, Clayton Beckett, Mark Mitchell, Bray Wright, Lane Winkler, Eli Mitchell, Clayton Roach, Alberto Alverez, Joel Parker, Tate Allison, Hunter Wimpee, Dawson Schanbacher, Declyn Lucas, Tony Macias, Gavin Guffy, Antonio Banderas, Tate Allison, James Allison, Brian Smith, Blake Fuksa, Logan Beggs, Maddox Hayes, Holden Beliele, Jradden Russell, Gustavo Renteria, Jarrett Russell, Bradey Beierschmitt, Blaine Parks, Zyire Allen, Aidan Robinson
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Several area teams set a standard in their districts this season.

12/11/2024

Last night’s $7,500 grand prize winner!! 🏅 See all the winners at EnidNews.com/CandyCaneCash.
Thanks to all for shopping local and supporting our community. 🏡🏡

12/11/2024

The 21st annual Candy Cane Cash is underway at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center !! 💰$15,000 on cash prizes will go home with lucky local shoppers tonight! Good luck Enid!
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12/11/2024

The hopper is here!! Watch all the action in less than an hour here on the livestream!! Or better yet head to the Chisholm Trail Expo Center!! YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN 🎉💰🎉💰🎉
$15,000 in cash prizes will go home tonight to local shoppers! Thanks for keeping it local 🎄

12/10/2024

Santa is HERE!! Come out and see the Jolly Old Elf before the drawing for $15,000 in cash prizes 💰💰🎉