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KGWA Local News Tuesday 08.09.22

MT)--Enid Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Saturday night at a local marijuana dispensary. Enid Police officials said officers responded just after 11:35 to an alarm activated at Grand Avenue Haze Dispensary, 1520 N. Grand. Employees told arriving officers the dispensary had been robbed at gunpoint. Witnesses described the suspect as a light-skinned Black man with a high-pitched voice, wearing black pants, a blue hoodie, a face mask and sneakers. According to the report, the suspect came into the store brandished a black handgun and ordered employees against the wall. According to the report, the man pulled out a duffel bag and told the employees to fill it and took $266 from the cash register and approximately $200 from a tip jar. In addition to the cash, roughly two pounds of loose leaf marijuana, and a number of medical marijuana vape cartridges were taken. He then ran out of the front door and to the east across the street, disappearing in the alley in the 1500 block of N. Grand. Police said one of the employees got into his vehicle and attempted to pursue the suspect but lost him almost immediately and returned to the dispensary. The loss was estimated at just over $11,300. No one was injured during the robbery. Anyone with information about the robbery or suspect is asked to message EPD on Facebook, call the department at (580) 242-7000 or text "EPDTIP" to 847411.

 

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FL)--U.S. Third District Congressman Frank Lucas will hold town hall meetings in Northwest Oklahoma on Aug. 17-18. Lucas will discuss recent work in Congress, take questions about issues important to constituents of the 3rd Congressional District and seek input on legislation currently before Congress. Residents are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, D.C., and across Oklahoma. Meetings will be:

 

• Aug. 17, 1-2 p.m. at Chisholm Trail Museum, 605 Zellers in Kingfisher.

• Aug. 17, 3-4 p.m. at Watonga city hall, 410 W. Main in Watonga.

• Aug. 18, 2-3 p.m. at Fairview Community Center, 206 E. Broadway in Fairview.

 

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GF)--Funds provided by the Enid Regional Development Alliance are available to help qualifying businesses in the area grow. Last year, ERDA aided 14 businesses through four programs. The programs include grants for equipment, infrastructure assistance, small business renovation, downtown sprinkler grant and the MicroEnterprises grant. This year, the grant process will provide competitive and reimbursement grants, with the application deadline falling Jan. 3, 2023. Additionally, ERDA can help connect businesses to state and federal resources. For applications or more information about qualification, visit growenid.com/local-incentives or contact ERDA at info@growenid.com or calling (580) 233-4232.

 

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WO)--The City of Enid officials said on Wednesday there will be a planned water outage at the intersection of East Chestnut and North 10th Street, with the following areas will be affected:

·        On North 10th Street from East Birch Avenue to 2nd Pine Street

·        On East Chestnut Avenue from North 8th Street to North 11th Street

This closure will allow contractors to install a new water line. Services are expected to be restored by 4:00 p.m.

 

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JQ)--Dinosaurs will invade downtown Enid this summer. Billed as the largest and most realistic dinosaur event in North America, Jurassic Quest will transport Enid and area residents back to a more primitive time, appearing at Stride Bank Center this summer, August 19-21. The family friendly exhibit includes life-like dinosaurs; large rideable dinosaurs; live dinosaur shows; interactive science and art activities, including a dig for real fossils like T-Rex teeth, a triceratops horn and life-sized dino skull; a “Triceratots” soft play area for little explorers; and bounce houses, inflatable attractions and photo opportunities. The Jurassic Quest herd of animatronic dinos are displayed in realistic scenes with some that move and roar, allowing guests to experience them as they were when they roamed the earth billions of years ago. Tickets are for timed entry and are $22 for kids and adults and $19 for seniors. Entry is free for children younger than age 2. General admission tickets include access to the dinosaur and marine exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. Rides and activities require tickets on site or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Rides ticket. Unlimited rides for kids, including all-you-can-ride access to dinosaur rides, inflatables and fossil dig is $36, including entry. Tickets for individual activities available on-site start at $6. Tickets can be reserved at www.jurassicquest.com to ensure desired date and time or will be available on-site. Tickets include a 100% guarantee in the event of a show cancellation or postponement for any reason. Advanced tickets are encouraged.

 

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