SI)--Enid Police are investigating an August 5th incident in which multiple gunshots were fired at a residence during a party. In the early morning hours of the 5th, police responded to the 400 block of North 21st Street where officers said they found several people at a party, and evidence in the street. After combing the area, Enid Police said they found 10 bullet casings and about 30 blood splatters in a trail. Authorities said somebody was injured in some manner at that party and they went out into the road and were picked up, most likely by a vehicle driven away from the scene. Police said they checked area hospitals, but nothing came up that could be related. Those in attendance at the party provided police with no information. Neighbors said a similar incident when multiple gunshot were heard occurred the weekend before. Enid Police continue to search for the victim or victims and are seeking any information related to the incident. If you know something you are being asked to contact Enid Police at (580) 242-7000, or text 847411 and enter keyword EPDTIP.
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CU)--Enid City Commissioners on Tuesday took action on a couple of issues after meeting in executive session and reconvening. Commissioners appointed city representatives for a mediation Aug. 22, with the Criminal Justice Authority of Garfield County and approved funds to purchase land for expansion of the industrial park. The commission approved a purchase contract for $2.388 million to purchase three parcels of land totaling 398 acres, at $6,000 an acre, for the expansion of Enid’s industrial park. City Manager Jerald Gilbert said the land purchased was the Easterly property, and the funds come from a sales tax note approved July 18 and is to be repaid by September 2028. Also during executive session, commissioners discussed the ongoing project to bring a movie theater to town, but no action was taken.
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KS)—Be sure to be listening tomorrow morning in the 8:00 hour for What’s Up Enid. Among the guests, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. I will talk with Gov. Stitt about a number of topics. That’s Friday on KGWA’s What’s Up Enid in the 8:00 hour.
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FI)--The Lady Liberty A-26 bomber will be on display Saturday during the fly-in breakfast at Enid Woodring Regional Airport. The event will be 7:30-10:00 a.m., giving attendees a chance to view the legacy aircraft of World War II. The ML Becker Educational Center & Museum will be open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There also will be a spot landing contest for the aircraft attending the fly-in. Lady Liberty is a Douglas A-26 bomber that was commissioned in the final months of WWII in 1945. The plane is maintained and operated by a group of volunteers. The buffet breakfast at Barnstormers is open to the public. The cost is $9.99 per plate for adults and $4.99 for children 12 and under.
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BP)--Enid Street Outreach Services will sponsor a backpack giveaway 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday at Our Daily Bread, 616 W. Randolph. Backpacks will be filled with school supplies. SOS also will have shoes and socks in assorted sizes. Laundry soap, hygiene products and other supplies will be provide, along with haircut vouchers. Enid Street Outreach Services is a resource center helping with food stamps, medical counseling, treatment options, pet food, clothing and hygiene supplies. SOS is funded by community churches, Park Avenue Thrift, community organizations and individuals.
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OM)--The Oscar Mayer Frankmobile, previously known as the Wienermobile, will be in Enid this week. According to Frankmobile driver Sam Dlott, said he and co-pilot, Mary Clare, will be distributing “Frankmobilia,” including the iconic Frank Whistles, and playing games for a chance to win free coupons for all-beef franks. While in town the entire week, scheduled events are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. today at the Vance Air Force Base Commissary; 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday at Jumbo Foods West, on W. Willow; and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Jumbo Foods East, on S. 30th.
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