BH)--The Enid Police Department is are asking for help finding information about a burglary to an Enid restaurant over the weekend. The suspect approached the business about 1:00 a.m. Saturday on a bicycle, wearing a blonde wig and what appear to be multiple layers of clothing in an attempt to disguise his body type. The suspect was able to make entry into the restaurant, entered the office and took an undisclosed amount of cash from the restaurant. In total, the suspect’s time in the restaurant was about three minutes. If someone does have information, including the restaurant burglarized, please do not post it publicly. If know anything that can help, call Enid Police at (580) 242-7000.
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TH)--Oklahoma’s annual sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 6 and end at midnight Aug. 8. Certain clothing and shoe purchases of less than $100 are exempt from sales tax for this time period only. Qualified items are exempt from state, city, county and local sales taxes. The holiday is meant to help businesses and allow consumers to save money in time for back-to-school shopping trips. Retailers are required to participate and may not charge sales tax on approved items this weekend. For information and answers to common questions on the annual sales tax holiday, as well as a listing of sales tax exempt items, go online to the Oklahoma Tax Commission website at https://oklahoma.gov/tax.html.
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CN)— Six more newly-confirmed virus-related deaths and 1,474 new cases were reported in the state since Tuesday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Currently, 9,762 Oklahomans are considered active cases in the state, with 639 people hospitalized in the state for treatment of virus. The seven-day rolling average for new cases reported was 1,236.
Situation Update: COVID-19
Data shown are preliminary and subject to change
as additional information is obtained
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COVID-19 Cases |
477,052 |
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New Cases |
1,474 |
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New Cases 7 day Average |
1,236 |
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Active Cases |
9,762 |
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CDC/NCHS Provisional Deaths |
8,713 |
There have been 7952 positive COVID-19 cases, and 139 deaths in Garfield County. 7033 of those cases and 128 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 2086 cases, Alfalfa 1156, Blaine County is at 1071 cases, Major 968, and Grant 562.
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IC)--Foreigner, iconic rock band hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, is bringing “The Greatest Hits of Foreigner on Tour” to Stride Bank Center on Aug. 5. The show will begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $49.50 through StrideBankCenter.com, calling (855) TIX-ENID or on the second floor of Stride Bank Center Convention Hall. A VIP package for $250 will include one premium reserved ticket, a special question-and-answer session with band members, official VIP badge, photo opportunity with the band and several other perks. With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner has a formidable musical catalog that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million. Kevin Boryczki, general manager of Stride Bank Center said “This is our first major concert since COVID, and I would expect it to be a full crowd and a great turnout, based off the response we’ve had for similar shows, like Chicago, ZZ Top and REO Speedwagon.
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DD)--Have the “Dog Days of Summer” made you feel a little ruff? Lucky for you and your pup, the City of Enid Parks and Recreation department is ensuring that every Enid dog will have its day. Officials have announced that there will be not one, but two events highlighting man’s best friend. Runners and dog owners are invited to come out to Crosslin Park the morning of Saturday, August 14th as the City of Enid Parks and Recreation department hosts the Fast and the Furriest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Pre-Registration/Packet pick-up is at 5:30am at Pavilion #1 and the races begins at 6 a.m. The fee for the 1-mile run is $10 and $20 for the 5k event, dogs get in free.
Later that afternoon, join the City of Enid Parks and Recreation department at Champlin Pool for their annual Doggie Dip. This popular event takes place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 14th and allows dogs to enjoy the hot August sun and make a splash. From active Aussies to lazy Labs, all dogs are welcome. For questions or to pay registration fees, contact the Parks and Recreation department by phone at (580) 616-7210 or by email at specialevent@enid.org. To check out upcoming events, go to: Enid.org/ParkEvents.
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