MG)--A competency hearing for 52 year-old Michael Scott Geiger scheduled for this morning was put on hold after the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay in his case. According to Enid News and Eagle, the Garfield County District Attorney's Office received the stay after hours on Friday. Geiger is facing charges of first-degree murder, first-degree rape and kidnapping in the death of 2-year-old Caliyah Guyton at an Enid hotel on April 28, 2022. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. A report from the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health filed in July found Geiger incompetent to stand trial. Geiger waived his rights to a jury trial during a hearing Aug. 4. A status hearing is scheduled for Sept. 13 in Garfield County District Court.
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SD)—Residents of Hennessey and the surrounding area are dealing with storm damage and power outages after heavy to severe thunderstorms moved through late last night and early this morning. Strong winds, said to be up to 95 mph, left damage in their wake including roofs torn off structures, multiple power poles and power lines, as well as, trees down. No injuries were reported.
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ES)--Enid Public Schools students and their families are invited to kick off the school year this evening at Meet the Teacher events across the district. Students and their families will be given the opportunity to meet their teachers, talk with their principals and tour their buildings. Parents can sign-up to volunteer, and they will receive valuable information about the upcoming school year. Many schools will host booths from their respective PTA organizations, as well as information on community organizations. The schedule includes elementary schools from 5:30 to 7:00 and middle and high school sites from 6:30 to 8:00. EPS classes begin Wednesday. For more information about the start of school, including school supply lists, please visit www.enidpublicschools.org.
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CC)—The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday. During the Study Session, commissioners are scheduled to hear updates on the Kaw Lake Water Pipeline project, Suiddenlink’s intent to seek a franchise renewal to provide cable services in Enid, and discuss other items. During its Regular Meeting, the commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments from the public regarding cable provider Cebridge Acquisitions, L. P., previously known as Suddenlink, seeking a franchise agreement extension. In other business commissioners will address a number of or routine business items, the meet in Executive Session. The Study Session will be held at 5:00, followed by the Regular Meeting at 6:30. Both will be held in Council Chambers of the City Administration Building and be open to the public.
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FR)--4RKids Foundation will have a Laughter & Lyrics fundraiser to benefit the foundation. The event will be Saturday Aug. 26 at Chisholm Trail Expo Center. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the show will start at 7:00 p.m. The family friendly show will feature dueling pianos and comedian Jamie Campbell. The cost of tickets, if pre-purchased by Aug. 25, is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. The price is $5 more at the door.
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