Wildfire threat hits near-critical levels Enid area residents are being urged to be be careful Thursday, March 26, 2026, as wildfire conditions reach near-critical levels.

❝A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior.❞ — National Weather Service
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❝The investigation determined kilos of meth were being purchased in Oklahoma City and transported back to Enid for distribution.❞ — OBN spokesman Mark Woodward
STORY at EnidNews.com
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Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens Markwayne Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma known for his close friendship with Trump, has presented himself as a steady hand, saying his goal as secretary would be to get

Markwayne Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma known for his close friendship with Trump, has presented himself as a steady hand, saying his goal as secretary would be to get the department off the front page of the news.
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Stitt signs bill restoring OSMPC ENID, Okla. — The Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission has been brought back.

OSMPC was created after the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission round to help the state protect its military bases. The commission inadvertently had been allowed to lapse, as legally it had a sunset date at the end of 2025.
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Main Street getting downtown ready for First Friday Another season of First Friday’s in downtown Enid is just around the corner.

❝Our first First Friday 🎉 of the year will be in two weeks on April 3.❞ — Natalie Rapp, executive director of Main Street Enid
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Quilters help Youth & Family Services Youth & Family Services is having a fundraiser in May 2026 at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center to help fund its mission of helping youth in need.

❝We want the quilt to help kids feel like they have home.❞
Compassionate Quilters Club has a history of helping Youth & Family Services and is providing a quilt to auction for YFS' The Redneck Festival May 3, 2026.
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City of Enid decided to expand the park, incorporating more land, and had to rethink the project to avoid violating the competitive bidding stipulations.
STORY at EnidNews.com
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Attorney: Enid teen detained by ICE after arrest for driving without a license On Feb. 28, 19-year-old Juan Diego Lopez Macias left his Enid home to “go play ball with his friends,” leaving his mother home waiting. Eighteen days later she’s still waiting.

On Feb. 28, 19-year-old Juan Diego Lopez Macias left his Enid home to “go play ball with his friends,” leaving his mother home waiting. Eighteen days later she’s still waiting.
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Enid Public Schools Superintendent Dudley Darrow said he hopes there will be a ribbon cutting in the next month or so for the new Eisenhower Elementary School.
STORY at EnidNews.com
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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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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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