HA)--A Heat Advisory will be in effect for the entire KGWA Listening area each afternoon and evening for the remainder of the week and into the weekend. Daytime highs will be near 100, with the heat index at 105 or higher. The conditions can result in heat illnesses for those working or spending time outdoors, so take precautions. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned environment when possible, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
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BT)--The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Kingfisher man as part of a child sex crimes case. Kingfisher Police said 41 year-old Bryan Tollison was arrested and booked into the Kingfisher County Jail. On June 9, Kingfisher Police received a tip regarding Tollison. Their investigators reportedly determined that he engaged in sexual conversations with multiple minors. On July 24, the OSBI and Kingfisher Police Department executed a search warrant at Tollison’s residence. He was interviewed and later arrested on complaints of Soliciting Sexual Conduct or Communication With a Minor by Use of Technology.
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BD)-- Stride Bank Center served as a donor center on Tuesday. The 16th annual Enid Community Challenge Blood Drive, sponsored by Our Blood Institute (OBI), invited Enid residents to give back to their community, by giving blood. The blood drive challenged local civic organizations to compete for the most blood donations. Junior Welfare League, Enid AM Too AMBUCS, Enid Noon AMBUCS, Enid AM AMBUCS and North Enid Lions Club accepted the challenge. Oklahoma is currently under red alert, meaning blood types in highest demand are in low supply. According to OBI, one blood transfusion can save up to three lives. The top donating organization will be awarded $800, second place gets $500 and third place gets $300.
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SZ)--School Zone Beacon testing for Enid area schools is scheduled beginning today. City of Enid Technical Services Department will start testing and programming the school zone beacons for Enid Public Schools, Chisholm Public Schools, Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Schools, and all other school beacons within Enid city limits. The testing will continue through Friday. Motorists are advised to follow the posted speed limit in these areas at all times while beacons are intermittently in flash mode for these three days.
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SP)--Many Enid streets are getting a fresh coat of paint and motorists are encouraged to drive with extreme caution when following the city’s paint vehicle.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, July 26th – Willow Road
Thursday, July 27th –Willow Road and Chestnut Avenue
Tuesday, August 1st – Garland Road
Wednesday, August 2nd – Oakwood Road
Thursday, August 3rd – Oakwood Road
Friday, August 4th – Cleveland Street
*Do Not Pass the Paint Truck. Passing without guided instruction from the paint crew is a moving violation. Passing on the right shoulder is also a moving violation. Both maneuvers put City crews at high risk.
*Stay within the Driving Lane. Driving in the yellow or white paint will transfer to your car tires, wheels and fenders, and damages your car. This also ruins the crew’s work.
*Be Patient and Give Yourself Plenty of Time. If you cannot avoid the work zone, drive safely and patiently behind the painting crew. Slow Down. Driving too fast in a work zone could cause injury or death.
*Respect the Painting Crews. Follow the directions of the traffic control staff and painting crews. Obey all signs posted on the vehicles.
*Avoid Being Ticketed. The Enid Police Department will be patrolling these moving work zones and will cite violations.
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