Construction is moving forward on a more-than $400 million wind farm project, despite the scheduled sunset of state wind tax credits. Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) announced this week it had started construction of the Thunder Ranch wind farm. The 298 megawatt facility is scheduled to be built on 60,000 acres near Billings that covers portions of Garfield, Kay and Noble counties, according to EGPNA. Work is moving ahead on the project even though [...]

Janzen GMC Truck Co. is celebrating 50 years in business following its anniversary last month. Established April 19, 1967, on Broadway in downtown Enid, the dealership has seen many changes and faced its share of hardships. Manager Diane Rimple said her grandfather Clarence Janzen and father Jerry Janzen and operated downtown until they moved to their current location Dec. 15, 1970, at 2606 N. Van Buren. But in the following year, the business suffered heavy losses [...]

A social media platform for military bases to assist with relocations was awarded $10,000 during the annual Cherokee Strip Business Model Competition on Thursday. "We're super excited. We're going to use this money for development, for private placement memorandum we're working on for investors and just marketing and getting the word out," BaseConnect co-founder Tony Weedn said. Weedn said he has been working on BaseConnect for nearly four years. He is getting out of the [...]

Musicians, bands and organizers are putting the finishing touches on preparations for the 85th annual Tri-State Music Festival. Tri-State Director Debbie Lambert said the event, scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, is expected to bring in up to 8,000 students and 200 schools to show off their musical talents, marching and twirling. While the music festival has seen dwindling numbers in recent years, Lambert said registrations for this year have seen a resurgence, and the appearance [...]

With protein consumption growing worldwide, America’s biggest meat producer recently announced plans to buy AdvancePierre Foods. Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. plans to purchase Cincinnati-based AdvancePierre, which has 1,400 employees and substantial production operations in Enid. A “definitive merger agreement” with Tyson will see a subsidiary of the company offering to acquire all of AdvancePierre’s outstanding common shares for $40.25 per share in cash. Advance Foods and Advance Brands, based in Enid, merged with Pierre [...]

Members of Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce saw a familiar face when they visited the Pentagon on Wednesday morning during their annual trip to Washington, D.C. — former 71st Flying Training Wing commander Lt. Gen. Mark Nowland. Nowland, who now is Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, briefed the group on issues facing the Air Force, particularly the shortage of fighter pilots, as well as the world situation. Nowland served at 71st FTW [...]