Local resident excited to see Artemis launch ❝I remember watching the original flights, and remember watching Neil Armstrong land on the moon, and it's just so exciting to see this one coming up again.❞ — Frankie Wood-Black,

Did you watch the launch Wednesday? What do YOU think about going back to the 🌖
❝I remember watching the original flights ... and it's just so exciting to see this one coming up again.❞ — Frankie Wood-Black, NOC
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid hosted its annual Easter egg hunt at the neighboring Fowler Early Childhood Center.
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Planetarium schedules activities for the Week On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the planetarium will open at 4:30 p.m. to broadcast the launch of NASA Artemis II live via NASA Link. The mission is scheduled to launch

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Northern Oklahoma College Enid planetarium will open at 4:30 p.m. today to broadcast the launch of NASA Artemis II live via NASA Link.
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How the day played 🎾 out for all in this Enid News & Eagle story: EnidNews.com/sports
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❝If you haven’t written it down, if not for anybody but your family, they need to know. ... I hope that the Vietnam veteran history is brought out and you share and write down your stories.❞ — Retired Army Lt. Col. Peter Plank
STORY at EnidNews.com
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NOC Enid secures overtime win in 2026 national tournament Northern Oklahoma College Enid had to battle adversity to close out its first win in the national tournament since 2017.

NOC Enid beat South Plains College 81-78 in the first round of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament Sunday. 🏀 The Jets (21-13), on a four-game winning streak, take on Chipola in the 2nd round at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Hutchison, Kan.
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Photo and video slideshow of the last seconds and ensuing celebration as Dover wins its their first boys basketball state title in the school’s history.
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Okarche takes Class A Area I title over Waukomis ENID, Okla. — Okarche proved why it’s the top team in Class A against Waukomis.

Okarche moves on to the Class A State Tournament. Waukomis takes on Drummond in the area consolation championship game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Enid High School.
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Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns ahead of midterm elections The White House says President Donald Trump will use his State of the Union address to argue he and the Republicans in control of Congress are best suited to continue

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❝It’s going to be a long speech because we have so much to talk about.❞ — President Donaold Trump, who promised a heavy dose of talk about the economy.
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Hard work pays off for EHS' Taylor Higbee ENID, Okla. — Enid’s Taylor Higbee is old school when describing his successful senior season with the Enid High swim team.

Higbee enters the Class 6A state meet at the Edmond Aquatic Center (Mitch Park YMCA) as the No. 1 seed in the boys 100 breast stroke and the No. 7 seed in the 200 individual medley.
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Higbees, Brown qualify individually for state swim meet Enid senior Taylor Higbee added to his legacy at the Class 6A Eastern Regional swim meet Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Jenks High School.

Enid had 24 season-best times, which EHS coach Katie Botts considered to be the one of the major highlights.
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Enid wrestlers sweep PC North ENID, Okla. — Seven falls on the night — five by the boys and two by the girls — put Enid wrestling coach Trent Holland in a good mood after

Seven falls on the night — five by the boys and two by the girls — put Enid wrestling coach Trent Holland in a good mood ...
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Pacers and Plainsmen look to bounce back against Sand Springs ENID, Okla. — The Enid Pacers are in a battle with three teams for the fourth seed in the district standings.

❝We just have to take it game by game. Everything that we want is still in front of us and is still attainable.❞ — Pacers coach Aly Seng 🏀 Enid Pacers and Plainsmen go on the road to play Sand Springs tonight in district matchups.
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Pacers and Plainsmen collect wins over Ponca City The tandem of Anabelle Miller and Amarianna Solomon continued their stellar play on offense against Ponca City.

Enid hits the road for its next game, taking on Owasso Friday at Owasso High School. The girls game starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the boys game.
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Longhorns shine on offense in win over Perry ENID, Okla. — Chisholm’s offense put on a show in its opening game of the Wheat Capital Tournament.

Chisholm faces Kingfisher in the Wheat Capital Tournament winner’s bracket semifinals at 7:20 p.m. Friday at Chisholm High School. 🏀
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What was YOUR most memorable sports moment of 2025?
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Northwest Oklahoma had some stars on offense this year. Enid News & Eagle honors them. Defensive standouts will be named in the Dec. 25 edition. 🏈
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Northwest Oklahoma coaches vote on the best in high school football for the Enid News & Eagle annual awards. 🏈
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Medford, Dover collect Mustang Stampede championships Kaydence Kilian and Brinklee Blanton combined for 25 points, giving the Lady Cardinals the 52-42 win over Drummond in the championship game Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Pioneer High School.

Kaydence Kilian and Brinklee Blanton combined for 25 points, giving the Lady Cardinals the 52-42 win over Drummond in the championship game Saturday.
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Pacers and Plainsmen open season with battle against Tulsa Union Enid girls basketball head coach Aly Seng is looking for that competitive spirit in the season opener and throughout the season.

The Pacers and Plainsmen take on Tulsa Union at 6 and 7:30 tonight, respectively, at Enid’s Competition Gym.
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Medford heading to state title game as Kelley shines Medford is heading to the state championship for the first time since 2002.

Medford quarterback Cash Kelley had seven total touchdowns, helping the Cardinals take the 72-40 win over Timberlake in the Class C semifinals Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Watonga High School.
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Semifinal venues and times announced for area teams The semifinal times and venues have been set for the OSSAA Class B-I, B-II and C playoffs.

The semifinal times and venues have been set for the OSSAA Class B-I, B-II and C playoffs. Those still in the hunt in the Enid area include Medford, Timberlake, Pond Creek-Hunter, Laverne, Cherokee, Seiling and Okeene. 🏈
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NJCAA DI Women’s Soccer Championship is in #EnidOK this week. It’s kind of a big ⚽️ deal. COVERAGE at EnidNews.com. Games happening now and this afternoon at Advance Soccer Complex. 📸 📸 by Billy Hefton
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Waurika stuns OBA in the first round of the playoffs Oklahoma Bible Academy lost a heartbreaker to Waurika in the opening round of the postseason.

OBA coach Chris Cayot said it was awful losing in postseason, but he’s proud of how his players grew into men during the season, especially seniors Liam Berry and Ian Burnet. ❝They’re striving to be godly young men and leaders ... ❞ 🏈
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Work continues on plans for Golden Ticket Cinemas to build a seven-screen theater on land in The District south of Hideaway Pizza at Garriott and Cleveland.
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Do you esports❓
Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid invited middle and high school students for tournament competition Monday.
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United Way Chili Cook-Off set for Friday Ghosts, goblins and the smell of chili will fill the Stride Bank Center Arena for the 38th annual United Way Chili Cook-Off on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

The event is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a “Halloween” theme. Cost to partake in the food, atmosphere and drawings is $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
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Demolition of Family Dollar building ready to begin ENID, Okla. — Demolition of the former Family Dollar store on West Garriott is expected to start soon, making way for a project to create a park and amphitheater south

❝We’re about to really see some progress.❞ — Asst City Manager Scott Morris
Hammer Williams plans to build a convenience store on the Family Dollar site and build an amphitheater and park, then transfer that land back to the city.
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Since 2012, the Drennans have been selling antiques out of Pond Creek, and they see plenty of traffic.
STORY at EnidNews.com
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Chisholm has 'great day' at regional cross country meet ENID, Okla. — Chisholm had a “great day" at the Class 3A regional cross country meet at Oklahoma Bible Academy on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

Cross country champs🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️
Siblings Miles and Courtney Occhiuzzo won the boys and girls individual championships, respectively, in leading the Chisholm Longhorns to the team championship.
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