RECENT NEWS
Observatory at Enid High Receives Funds and a Face Lift
A fresh coat of paint isn't the only new thing for the observatory at Enid High. The observatory, officially called the Dr. Nancy Currie-Gregg Observatory, is getting a full-on facelift, thanks to a drive for funding that exceeded its goal. "The campaign goal was...
Clean Energy is Growing in Enid
Oklahoma is now 3rd in the nation for installed wind energy capacity and is also in the top 4 for states with the most sunshine and open spaces to locate solar farms.
Wind Energy has Positive Impact
Oklahoma wind is infinite and affordable, and we should be proud of the fact that we have quickly become a national leader in embracing and monetizing this tremendous natural resource. The wind energy industry was attracted to our state about 15 years ago, and since...
Casey’s General Store Coming to Enid
A building permit has been obtained for a Casey's General Store, city of Enid planning department officials confirmed Tuesday. The permit, obtained by Casey's Marketing Co. on Sept. 27, is for a $2.75 million new commercial business at 206 N. Oakwood. The location is...
Koch Expansion Nears Completion
A $1.3 billion expansion at the Koch Fertilizer plant is nearing completion. Components of the expansion include a new 900,000 ton-per-year urea plant, high-speed truck and rail loading facilities, additional urea storage capacity and an electric power substation....
New CEO named at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center named a new chief executive officer Tuesday to replace outgoing CEO Stan Tatum. The hospital's board of governors named Krista Roberts to succeed Tatum, who is retiring from St. Mary’s after having served as CEO since 2010. Roberts...
Smallcakes Cupcakery Opens in Enid
A steady flow of customers spent time Tuesday choosing between a number of cupcake or ice cream options at the newly-opened Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery in Enid. The business, owned by Nicholas and Kaylie Keen, of Stillwater, opened on Monday. Nicholas Keen grew...
Intergenerational Pre-K Drawing Attention
The Enid Public Schools intergenerational pre-kindergarten class at The Commons garnered some international attention Wednesday, with an observer traveling from Britain to take home lessons from the program. EPS parents select whether to enroll their children in the...
Feeding school children around the US
What your children eat for lunch probably comes from Enid, Oklahoma. AdvancePierre Foods, recently purchased by Tyson Foods is located here, a major private employer with over 1,500 employees.
Public Service Company of Oklahoma Hosts Community Open House
The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is hosting 11 community open houses, one of which is in Enid, to collect community and landowner feedback on a "Wind Catcher Energy Connection project." Community input will be sought on preliminary study segments to help...