DF)--Dobson Fiber broke ground Thursday in Enid with an announcement of a multi-million dollar expansion of its fiber internet offering to the residents of Enid. “The response we have seen from our fiber-enabled neighborhoods in Oklahoma and Arkansas has been exceptional. Specifically, the feedback we have received from Enid residents along with the support of City Leadership, has enabled Dobson to devise a plan to build our 100% fiber networks to a majority of the homes in Enid,” said Francisco Maella, Chief Executive Officer of Dobson Fiber. “The fiber network will be constructed in multiple zones throughout Enid so we can install and turn-up homes as soon as those zones are completed.” Dobson Fiber and Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E), recently announced a joint initiative to build, and share operation of, approximately 350 miles of fiber in Oklahoma and Arkansas. A portion of this fiber build project is focused on Enid. Mayor George Pankonin said, “The residents have been asking us for a long time to have an alternate service in the City, and we are excited for the future to have faster speed coming over fiber optics.”
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AT)--Enid Police are seeking information about a failed ATM theft early Wednesday. Officers responded to another attempted ATM theft involving the use of a stolen 2000s model Ford truck. Just after 4:05 Wednesday morning, officers responded to the drive-up ATM at Great Plains Bank in the 500 block of S. Oakwood. When officers arrived, the ATM was found on the ground, with the doors open and the display pulled up and in pieces. After contacting a wrecker service to help right the ATM, it was found the thieves were unsuccessful in their attempt to steal money from the machine. As officers were at the scene, another call was received reporting an abandoned truck being found. Officers went to the 4300 block of La Mesa where they found a 2004 Ford F-250 left running in the roadway. The driver’s side door lock had been punched out, the ignition bezel was broken off and a screwdriver and the ignition bezel cap were in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Officers also found a crowbar in the bed of the truck. Officers also fielded another call that night where someone attempted to steal a 2000 Ford F-250, but were unsuccessful in their attempt. The same modus operandi was used in other ATM burglaries in the city over the past few months, but it is unclear if it is the same suspects or another team of copycats. Police are asking residents who live in the area of 4300 La Mesa Drive, the 2700 block of Constitution and the 1000 block of Quail Ridge to check home surveillance video in hopes it caught the suspects. The address on Constitution is where the truck stolen and used in the attempted theft occurred. The address on Quail Ridge is where the attempted theft of the truck occurred. Anyone with information can either message Police or call (580) 242-7000.
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HR)--Enid Police Department is asking for the public’s help in a hit-and-run collision that occurred late Friday night on West Willow. At 11:59 p.m., two men on scooters were westbound in the 800 block of West Willow in the outside lane when one of the men was hit from behind and thrown from his scooter. The man who was struck said it was a truck that hit him. The 31-year-old man who was struck suffered a broken bone in his foot and was treated at an area hospital. Police are asking anyone who knows about the truck or its driver to contact the department. Also, police want to talk to the driver of a black vehicle that was in the area at the same time. Anyone with information can contact EPD via Facebook or by calling (580) 242-7000.
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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 tonight. 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.
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CN)— Twelve more newly-confirmed virus-related deaths and 2,342 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Wednesday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Currently, 15,832 Oklahomans are considered active cases in the state, with 954 people in the state currently hospitalized for treatment of the virus. The seven-day rolling average for new cases reported was 1,755.
Situation Update: COVID-19
Data shown are preliminary and subject to change
as additional information is obtained
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COVID-19 Cases |
491,680 |
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New Cases |
2,342 |
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New Cases 7 day Average |
1,832 |
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Active Cases |
15,832 |
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CDC/NCHS Provisional Deaths |
8,766 |
There have been 8052 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 2116 cases, Alfalfa 1166, Blaine County is at 1089 cases, Major 980, and Grant 577.
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FF)--The FLY Film Festival will return for its seventh year to Gaslight Theatre this weekend.
The festival will begin with a “morning mingle” at 8:30 a.m. on Friday followed by screenings until 7:00 p.m. with breaks for meals. Saturday’s festivities will begin at 9:00 a.m. with another “morning mingle” before continuing with screenings and a Q&A panel with local filmmakers. The awards ceremony will begin around 5:00 p.m. Among the dozens of films part of the festival, the 2020 film “Black Wall Street Burning” will be shown Saturday morning. A historical piece, the movie depicts the Tulsa Race Massacre in the Greenwood District. Some creators of the film will host a Q&A panel after the screening. Between screenings, an open bar will be available in the Gaslight lounge. The board also is planning to have food trucks near the theatre on Friday. At the end of both days, an “after-party” will be hosted at Settlers Brewing Co. on Friday and Enid Brewing Co. on Saturday, both at 9:00 p.m. The festival is primarily family friendly, though films with gore or language will have warnings posted before screening. Tickets can be purchased through filmfreeway.com, a website dedicated to film festivals.
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FN)--Feed the Neighborhood backpack drive through giveaway is this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. It's for elementary and middle school students. This year 2,000 backpacks and school supply packs will be given out to those in need at Garfield Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Adams Elementary or Longfellow Middle School. Please have your student in the car with you. It's a first come, first served event, although nothing will be handed out before 5pm. To learn more or to volunteer visit FTNEnid.org.
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TH)--Oklahoma’s annual sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday and end at midnight Sunday. 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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