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KGWA Local News Thursday 06.08.23

ES)--State and company officials say cleanup continues on a crude sludge spill affecting Ninemile Creek north of Enid. Nemaha Environmental Services owns the disposal site north of Enid between Kremlin and Hillsdale where the spill occurred. The company focuses on petroleum-based sludge. Heavy rains last...
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KGWA Local News Wednesday 06.07.23

BD)--A former Enid nonprofit director and board member of two local organizations is facing several federal charges in relation to alleged financial mismanagement activities. Enid News and Eagle reports Deborah Wilczek, of Enid, was arraigned Monday in federal court in Oklahoma City on an indictment...
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KGWA Local News Tuesday 06.06.23

MV)--Former Enid Police Department Officer Jacob McKinley was recognized and honored Monday for his actions during an incident in October of last year involving a man acting erratically after making his way to the top of the abandoned Goodpasture grain elevator near the North Van Buren overpass. At the g...
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KGWA Local News Sunday 06.04.23

TC)--Plans and work for a new movie theater and entertainment complex on South Garland continue to move forward. Officials said the complex should be open before the end of 2024, as S&K Cinemas, which operates theaters in three states, has a goal to break ground on the project in August or September....
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KGWA Local News Friday 06.02.23

BS)--Blood supplies across the state are running low. Officials with Our Blood Institute are warning of problems as OBI experiences a shortage of blood donations. John Armitage, MD and CEO of Our Blood Institute, is alerting the community to the worsening situation of the red blood cell supply in Ok...
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KGWA Local News Thursday June 1

MS)--An Enid man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday in Garfield County District Court after pleading guilty to a second-degree murder charge two months ago. 33 year-old Shane Dale Perosi received the sentence in the death of 27-year-old Martika Ferguson. In November of 2020, Perosi reportedly shot...
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KGWA Local News Wednesday 05.31.23

WO)--A planned water outage is scheduled for today as part of the Leona Mitchell Boulevard water main and improvement project. According to the city of Enid, the outage will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as workers tie in a new water line. Affected areas are: East State from 3rd to 7th; East Wabash from...
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KGWA Local News Tuesday 05.30.23

VG)--An Enid man is facing a felony charge in US District Court of making threats against several government officials. According to U.S. Attorney Robert Troester, 36 year-old Tyler Jay Marshall is facing one count of transmitting in interstate commerce a communication containing a threat. Marshall ...
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KGWA Local News Friday 05.26.23

HF)--Two Northwest Oklahomans are among the eight people in the 96th class of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Dr. Barry Pollard, of Waukomis, and Dr. Judith James, of Pond Creek, were part of the class. Pollard is a neurosurgeon and farmer and cattleman. He has served a number of medical, state and community ...
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KGWA Local News Thursday 05.25.23

FC)--A two-vehicle collision in Canadian County early Tuesday left an Enid woman dead and a local man critically injured. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said 25 year-old Daniela Ramirez was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. 27 year-old Jeremy Ramirez was transported by AirEvac to OU Medical C...
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KGWA Local News Wednesday 05.24.23

FC)--A two-vehicle collision in Canadian County early Tuesday left an Enid woman dead and a local man critically injured. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said 25 year-old Daniela Ramirez was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. 27 year-old Jeremy Ramirez was transported by AirEvac to OU Medical C...
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KGWA Local News Tuesday 05.23.23

BD)--An Enid man is dead and a Fairview man is in Major County Jail after being arrested Monday on a murder complaint. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, 39 year-old Thomas Walker and his father went to Fairview Police Department to report Walker had been in an altercation with...
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KGWA Local News Monday 05.22.23

GC)--After a rain-out of Friday night, the graduation ceremony for Enid High School seniors was held Saturday morning at D. Bruce Selby Stadium. A large crowd watched 470 seniors walk across the stage to accept their diplomas. Senior class president Saherena Williams-Clardy welcomed everyone to the event...
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KGWA Local News Friday 05.19.23

EH)--The commencement ceremony for Enid High School’s Class of 2023 will be at 7:30 tonight at D. Bruce Selby Stadium. There will be several student speakers with 46 students being honored with valedictorian commendations and diplomas presented to all graduates. Additionally, EHS will celebrat...
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KGWA Local News Thursday 05.18.23

RC)--The 2022 Enid Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year each received a uniquely made ring from Jackson Diamond Jewelers on Wednesday morning. According to Enid News and Eagle, Enid Fire Department assistant mechanic John Buller and Enid Police Department Officer Jeran Jones were honored with the c...
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KGWA Local News Wednesday 05.17.23

CC)--The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners Tuesday evening approved, adopted and appropriated the city of Enid’s fiscal year 2023-24 budget. It will become effective July 1 and total resources of Enid’s FY 2023-24 budget amount to $114,366,030. Based on current revenue pr...
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KGWA Local News Tuesday 05.16.23

CC)--The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners this evening will consider approving, adopting and appropriating the city of Enid’s fiscal year 2023-24 budget. During the regular meeting the commission will consider the resolution for the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, as well as the 2023-24 f...
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KGWA Local News Monday 05.15.23

SB)—Enid Public Schools Board of Education will meet this evening. The board will discuss issues related to this week’s end of the school year. The meeting will be held at 6:00 in the District Administration Building at 500 South Independence and is open to the public.     ...
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KGWA Local News Friday 05.12.23

SW)--We missed out on any rain, but avoided the severe weather, including tornados, last night that left other areas of the state with damage. Tornado damage was reported in Cleveland and McClain counties to the south of the OKC metro area. Damage was reported in Noble and Goldsby. There were also brief ...
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KGWA Local News Thursday 05.11.23

SW)--The Enid area and much of Oklahoma is under a threat of severe weather this afternoon and tonight with large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes the main hazards. "Thunderstorms will be possible every day from Thursday to Tuesday next week," National Weather Service stated in a hazardous we...
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KGWA Local News Wednesday 05.10.23

CV)--For a second time in nine months, Garfield County voters have rejected a proposed sales tax increase to expand and renovate Garfield County Detention Facility. According to unofficial results from Oklahoma State Election Board, Garfield County voters Tuesday voted down the measure with just over 75....
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KGWA Local News 05.09.23

PF)—Polls will be open until 7:00 p.m. for a Garfield County Special Election. On the ballot, a proposed countywide sales tax increase. The proposition calls for a 0.30%, or 30 cents for every $100 spent, increase to the county sales tax rate for 15 years. The revenue would be earmarked to fund the...
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KGWA Local News Monday 05.08.23

GS)--One of three people charged last year in connection with the shooting death of an Enid man at a local convenience store pleaded guilty and was sentenced Friday. 19 year-old Jose Juan Zamarron waived his preliminary hearing to enter into a guilty plea on two of the four initial counts he was facing r...
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KGWA Local News Thursday 05.04.23

PF)--Residents of Enid and Garfield County are invited to a public forum being held this evening to hear information and ask questions about the proposed expansion and renovation of Garfield County Detention Facility. The public forum, hosted by Enid Social Justice Committee and Holy Cross Orthodox-...
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KGWA Local News Wednesday 05.03.23

MC)--Two people were injured in a motorcycle accident Tuesday on East Maine. Enid Police said the accident happened around 4:55 afternoon in the 2500 block of East Maine. According to a police spokesperson, a 27-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman riding on the motorcycle were traveling westbound on Mai...
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KGWA Local News Tuesday 05.02.23

CC)--Four recently elected and re-elected Enid City Commission members were sworn in Monday during the commission’s meeting. Municipal Judge James Long, administered the Oaths of Office to Enid’s new Mayor David Mason and Ward 1 City Commissioner Judd Blevins, re-elected Ward 2 City Commissio...
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KGWA Local News Monday 05.01.23

CC)--The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners will meet this evening in study session and regular meeting. Four recently elected and re-elected members will be sworn in during the regular meeting. Municipal Judge James Long, on Monday will administer the Oaths of Office to Enid’s new Mayor Da...
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KGWA Local News Friday 04.28.23

CG)—An Enid man has been charged with endangering other while eluding police, driving without a valid driver’s license and driving without headlights. 25 year-old Dillon Carl Smith is being held on $15,000 bond. According to the report, Smith was arrested after leading Enid Police on a miles-...
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KGWA Local News Thursday 04.27.23

PS)--An Enid man was sentenced Wednesday in Garfield County District Court in three separate cases, two of which involve amended charges of use of technology to instigate sexual conduct with a minor. Enid News and Eagle reports 26 year-old Jared Jay Landrum pleaded guilty and, in total, will serve 3...
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KGWA Local News Wednesday 04.26.23

RC)--The Oklahoma State Department of Education’s report cards for all state public schools have been released for the 2021-22 school year. According to Enid News and Eagle, the report cards provide a snapshot of school performance from the previous year, and are the first issued since the COVID-19...
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KGWA Local News Monday 04.24.23

NR)--There will be good chances for much needed rain across the KGWA listening area this week. National Weather Service meteorologists are reporting possible drought relief is in the forecast for the coming week across Western Oklahoma. Rain chances in t...
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KGWA Local News Friday 04.21.23

UW)--The Dillingham family was honored Thursday for their support of United Way of Northwest Oklahoma and the community. The presentation was made during United Way’s annual meeting and report luncheon at Stride Bank Center. The 2022 campaign chairs were Jed, Peter and Chad Dillingham. United ...
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KGWA Local News Thursday 04.20.2023

DD)---Dr. Dudley Darrow is expected to be returning to Enid Public Schools with a new title. Enid Board of Education members will vote on Darrow’s employment as the next superintendent during a special board meeting that has been called for Monday at noon.  Darrow, w...
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KGWA Local News Wednesday 04.19.23

CC)—The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners Tuesday night approved of a couple of ordinance amendments, and appropriated funding for the Kaw Lake Water Pipeline, as well as other water-related projects. Also at the meeting, city commissioners appointed eight individuals to the Dr. Martin Luther K...
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KGWA Local News Tuesday 04.18.23

SB)--The Enid Public Schools Board of Education Monday night named Annie Heathman, assistant principal at Longfellow Middle School, as the new Emerson Middle School principal. Heathman will begin her duties at Emerson on July 1. Heathman began her career in education at Enid Public Schools in 1997 as a T...
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KGWA Local News Monday 04.17.23

FA)--An Omega woman was killed Saturday afternoon when her vehicle ran off the road in Kingfisher County. 38 year-old Karina Castro was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said Castro was northbound in a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox on a county road around 3:10 Satur...
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KGWA Local News Thursday 04.06.23

WF)--A wildfire that shut down a state highway for over six hours Tuesday night into Wednesday morning burned hundreds of acres in Blaine and Major Counties. The blaze, the 600 Road Fire, was reported just after 5:50 Tuesday afternoon on East County Road 605 just east of Longdale. Firefighters from a num...
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KGWA Local News Wednesday 04.05.23

DN)--Derwin Norwood retained his seat as Ward 2 Enid city commissioner during Tuesday’s runoff election, defeating Doug Boyle, 459-353, or 56.53% of the vote. Norwood will be sworn in for a new four year term, along with Mayor-elect David Mason, Ward 1 Commissioner-elect Judd Blevins, and Ward 5 in...
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KGWA Local News 04.04.23

TE)—Polls will be open until 7:00 tonight as registered voters living in Enid’s Ward 2 choose their city commissioner to serve a four year term. Incumbent Derwin Norwood Jr. and challenger Doug Boyle are facing off in the runoff. Also, voters in several Garfield County towns will have somethi...
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KGWA Local News Monday 04.03.23

TE)--Registered voters living in Enid’s Ward 2 will choose their city commissioner Tuesday to serve a four year term. Incumbent Derwin Norwood Jr. and challenger Doug Boyle are facing off in a runoff during Tuesday’s board of education and statutory municipal general election. Norwood and Boy...
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