RECENT NEWS

Website Names Enid Most Livable City in Oklahoma
Enid is the best place to live in Oklahoma, a recent study from Chamberofcommerce.org determined. Researchers looked at over 2,500 cities across the U.S. and ranked the top 10 in each state by livability, using 5 criteria, according to the website, and Enid came out...

Da Vinci’s Growing Enid’s ‘Coffee Culture’ With New Locations
Da Vinci's Coffeehouse and Gelateria will host a grand opening celebration Friday at its new 813 S. Van Buren location, marking the latest development in a local company that is growing, and aiming to redefine how locals experience coffee. The growing enterprise, now...

Historic Enid School Converted to Senior Apartments
The public given an opportunity Thursday, June 6, 2019 to tour Harrison Court, a senior living community built in and on the property of the former Harrison Elementary School at 212 W. Birch. The ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, included refreshments, tours...

Newly Selected ERDA Director, Lisa Powell
Enid Regional Development Alliance unanimously voted to officially name Lisa Powell as executive director Thursday. Powell served as ERDA’s interim executive director since January, when former director Brent Kisling left to serve as Oklahoma Department of Commerce...

Fundraising Campaign Launched To Improve Soccer Complex
The association in charge of the west Enid soccer complex project is launching a fundraising campaign, aiming to reach $3 million in donations to fund additional amenities and upgrades to the planned facility. More than $6 million is currently available, $1.5 million...

NOC Enid Wins First-Ever World Series Title
The Northern Oklahoma College Enid Jets are national champions for the first time in the program’s history. The fifth-seeded Jets (42-17) won their first national title by defeating third-seed Mesa, 5-4, Friday night in the championship game of the NJCAA Division II...

Nominees Sought for EYP’s 10 Under 40
Nominees for Enid Young Professional's 10 Under 40 event are being sought. The awards recognize the top 10 Enid community members under the age of 40. The individuals demonstrate qualities of a well-rounded individual who has excelled in multiple areas, including...

4RKids Foundation Receives $100K Grant For Capital Campaign
The 4RKids Foundation recently received a significant boost to its capital campaign, with a $100,000 grant from the Inasmuch Foundation. 4RKids provides employment opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities, support and outreach to their families, and...

EPS Students ‘Can Have It All’ With New Online Classes Next Year
Enid Public Schools is making classes available online at the start of the fall semester, EPS spokeswoman Amber Fitzgerald said. With the planned "ePREP" program, students can choose to take online classes, receiving as much or as little of their workload off campus...

Main Street Enid Receives State Awards
Main Street Enid received three awards at the 30th annual Oklahoma Main Street award banquet Tuesday night. Main Street Enid won awards for: • Premier Partner, Enid Regional Development Alliance. • Best Creative Fundraising Effort, History Makers Campaign. •...