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The Gold Key award is the highest regional honor in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, representing the top 5-7% of creative submissions from teens in grades 7-12.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The Gold Key award is the highest regional honor in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, representing the top 5-7% of creative submissions from teens in grades 7-12.
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Enid’s hotel occupancy rate in 2025 was 54.9%, the highest it’s been since 2019’s rate of 55%, according to a report from Smith Travel Research.
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Enid hotel industry has banner year in 2025
ENID, Okla. — Enid’s hotel industry enjoyed a record-setting post-pandemic year in 2025.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Enid’s hotel occupancy rate in 2025 was 54.9%, the highest it’s been since 2019’s rate of 55%, according to a report from Smith Travel Research.
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Two anatomy teams at Oklahoma Bible Academy finished first and second recently at the state competition at Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Weatherford.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Two anatomy teams at Oklahoma Bible Academy finished first and second recently at the state competition at Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Weatherford.
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❝I’ll tell you, Vance is the best Undergraduate Pilot Training base out there, the top-producing base.❞ — Col. Joshua Lundeby, 71st Flying Training Wing commander 🇺🇸
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Changes coming to Vance, commander says
Col. Joshua Lundeby also announced that Vance will host an air show, Wings Over Enid, in July 2027. ❝Its going to be awesome. We’re looking forward to opening the gates
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February 10, 2026 at 3:47 AM
❝I’ll tell you, Vance is the best Undergraduate Pilot Training base out there, the top-producing base.❞ — Col. Joshua Lundeby, 71st Flying Training Wing commander 🇺🇸
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Enid had 24 season-best times, which EHS coach Katie Botts considered to be the one of the major highlights.
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Higbees, Brown qualify individually for state swim meet
Enid senior Taylor Higbee added to his legacy at the Class 6A Eastern Regional swim meet Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Jenks High School.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Enid had 24 season-best times, which EHS coach Katie Botts considered to be the one of the major highlights.
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Rob Houston, director of Visit Enid, gave Enid city commissioners a look at how big the impact was during a study session this week.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Rob Houston, director of Visit Enid, gave Enid city commissioners a look at how big the impact was during a study session this week.
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Leonardo's Children's Museum is one of 18 organizations in line for the honor, which comes with thousands of dollars. The ONE Awards ceremony will be 5:30-9 p.m. April 18 at Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa.
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Leonardo's named finalist for Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Award
ENID, Okla. — Leonardo’s Children’s Museum has been named a finalist for the 2026 Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards in the arts and humanities category, putting it in line to receive
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February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Leonardo's Children's Museum is one of 18 organizations in line for the honor, which comes with thousands of dollars. The ONE Awards ceremony will be 5:30-9 p.m. April 18 at Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa.
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The city plans to revise an administrative order issued to Mid-Continent Packaging to recoup the more than $18,000 payment amount, according to City Manager Jerald Gilbert.
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City to pay restitution for 2025 fish kill
Enid city commissioners voted Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to pay about $18,000 in restitution to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for a toxic release from the wastewater treatment plant
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February 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM
The city plans to revise an administrative order issued to Mid-Continent Packaging to recoup the more than $18,000 payment amount, according to City Manager Jerald Gilbert.
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Seven falls on the night — five by the boys and two by the girls — put Enid wrestling coach Trent Holland in a good mood ...
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Enid wrestlers sweep PC North
ENID, Okla. — Seven falls on the night — five by the boys and two by the girls — put Enid wrestling coach Trent Holland in a good mood after
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February 4, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Seven falls on the night — five by the boys and two by the girls — put Enid wrestling coach Trent Holland in a good mood ...
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❝Our major employers do more than provide jobs — they invest in Enid.❞ — Marcie Mack, Enid Regional Development Alliance executive director
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February 3, 2026 at 11:50 PM
❝Our major employers do more than provide jobs — they invest in Enid.❞ — Marcie Mack, Enid Regional Development Alliance executive director
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The box office and cash bar open at 6:30 p.m., and following the performance audience members are invited to a complimentary, post-concert reception hosted by Enid Symphony Auxiliary.
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Enid Symphony Orchestra to present “Nordic Adventures” Saturday
The ESO performance is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Enid Symphony Center, 301 W. Broadway.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:42 PM
The box office and cash bar open at 6:30 p.m., and following the performance audience members are invited to a complimentary, post-concert reception hosted by Enid Symphony Auxiliary.
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Do YOU have a favorite Route 66 moment? We'd love to see it in the comments!
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🚏 Although Route 66 has been replaced by interstate highways, fans still can trace the route from beginning to end.
🚙 Businesses continue to keep the Mother Road’s spirit alive in many ways.
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🚏 Although Route 66 has been replaced by interstate highways, fans still can trace the route from beginning to end.
🚙 Businesses continue to keep the Mother Road’s spirit alive in many ways.
February 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Do YOU have a favorite Route 66 moment? We'd love to see it in the comments!
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🚏 Although Route 66 has been replaced by interstate highways, fans still can trace the route from beginning to end.
🚙 Businesses continue to keep the Mother Road’s spirit alive in many ways.
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🚏 Although Route 66 has been replaced by interstate highways, fans still can trace the route from beginning to end.
🚙 Businesses continue to keep the Mother Road’s spirit alive in many ways.
Mylo Miller was approved and will take over in July for Roydon Tilley, who agreed to fill in as interim superintendent for one year.
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Chisholm hires new superintendent
Chisholm Public Schools Board of Education members voted to hire a new superintendent at a special meeting Monday evening, Feb. 2, 2026.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Mylo Miller was approved and will take over in July for Roydon Tilley, who agreed to fill in as interim superintendent for one year.
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❝We just have to take it game by game. Everything that we want is still in front of us and is still attainable.❞ — Pacers coach Aly Seng 🏀 Enid Pacers and Plainsmen go on the road to play Sand Springs tonight in district matchups.
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Pacers and Plainsmen look to bounce back against Sand Springs
ENID, Okla. — The Enid Pacers are in a battle with three teams for the fourth seed in the district standings.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
❝We just have to take it game by game. Everything that we want is still in front of us and is still attainable.❞ — Pacers coach Aly Seng 🏀 Enid Pacers and Plainsmen go on the road to play Sand Springs tonight in district matchups.
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Ryan Zaloudek is the new president and CEO of the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce, with a resume that appears to fit the position.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Ryan Zaloudek is the new president and CEO of the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce, with a resume that appears to fit the position.
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Grounded in the desire to embrace self-care inspired by the earth, best friends Jilisa Jackson and Sara Cramer co-founded Salt Crystal Apothic in downtown Cherokee.
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Apothecary in Cherokee promotes herbal remedies
Grounded in the desire to embrace self-care inspired by the earth, best friends Jilisa Jackson and Sara Cramer co-founded Salt Crystal Apothic in downtown Cherokee.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Grounded in the desire to embrace self-care inspired by the earth, best friends Jilisa Jackson and Sara Cramer co-founded Salt Crystal Apothic in downtown Cherokee.
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Every year the Enid News & Eagle highlights businesses and individuals in our community. The 2026, 6-part series begins this Weekend with NWOK: Pride of the Heartland, featuring Economic Development.
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February 1, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Every year the Enid News & Eagle highlights businesses and individuals in our community. The 2026, 6-part series begins this Weekend with NWOK: Pride of the Heartland, featuring Economic Development.
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Winter Chautauqua workshops Saturday will be 10 a.m. and noon at Northwestern-Enid. Pianist Steven Harwood will play nostalgic Route 66 tunes in the commons area 30 minutes prior to the main performance at 7 p.m.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Winter Chautauqua workshops Saturday will be 10 a.m. and noon at Northwestern-Enid. Pianist Steven Harwood will play nostalgic Route 66 tunes in the commons area 30 minutes prior to the main performance at 7 p.m.
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What are YOUR school priorities?
•• Education Dept. survey found parents want children to learn financial literacy, critical thinking, reading and literacy, life skills and career readiness. Some parents complained sports, technology and standardized testing have too great a role.
•• Education Dept. survey found parents want children to learn financial literacy, critical thinking, reading and literacy, life skills and career readiness. Some parents complained sports, technology and standardized testing have too great a role.
Teachers favor higher pay, more support in survey
The 5,800 responding educators expressed numerous concerns for disruptive student behavior and called for more support in managing it.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:25 PM
What are YOUR school priorities?
•• Education Dept. survey found parents want children to learn financial literacy, critical thinking, reading and literacy, life skills and career readiness. Some parents complained sports, technology and standardized testing have too great a role.
•• Education Dept. survey found parents want children to learn financial literacy, critical thinking, reading and literacy, life skills and career readiness. Some parents complained sports, technology and standardized testing have too great a role.
Margo Holmes has worked at the library for 15 years and was the creator of a variety of adult programs.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Margo Holmes has worked at the library for 15 years and was the creator of a variety of adult programs.
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The art of Gail McNaughton is being featured in an exhibit at the Drummond Museum, 402 Main Street in Drummond, during January and February.
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Drummond Museum showcases artist's work
The art of Gail McNaughton is being featured in an exhibit at the Drummond Museum during January and February.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:24 PM
The art of Gail McNaughton is being featured in an exhibit at the Drummond Museum, 402 Main Street in Drummond, during January and February.
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Volunteers with AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program — the nation’s 4th largest tax preparer and largest free tax preparer — will help residents prepare tax forms through appointments at the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County.
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Tax Aide offering free help with filing this season at Enid library
Volunteers with AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program will help residents prepare tax forms through appointments at the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Volunteers with AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program — the nation’s 4th largest tax preparer and largest free tax preparer — will help residents prepare tax forms through appointments at the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County.
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Design work is expected to be completed in the second quarter.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Design work is expected to be completed in the second quarter.
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Autism Foundation of Oklahoma has a mission ❝to improve the lives of Oklahomans with autism and to help their families.❞ #ENE story explains how vital employers are to making this happen.
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Training, resources available for hiring autistic individuals in Oklahoma
Enid businesses can take advantage of training programs and incentives by employing workers with autism.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Autism Foundation of Oklahoma has a mission ❝to improve the lives of Oklahomans with autism and to help their families.❞ #ENE story explains how vital employers are to making this happen.
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Owner Katherine “Kat” Muegge, who graduated from Deer Creek-Lamont in 2014, opened Kat’s Steakhouse in January 2021 in the heart of downtown on Oklahoma 74.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Owner Katherine “Kat” Muegge, who graduated from Deer Creek-Lamont in 2014, opened Kat’s Steakhouse in January 2021 in the heart of downtown on Oklahoma 74.
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