Governor Kevin Stitt appoints interim commissioner to lead reform at Oklahoma mental health agency
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as the interim commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). This decision follows the Legislature’s late-night vote to remove the Governor’s previous appointee. “It is no secret…
LPD’s Motor Unit hosts motorcycle safety course for Ft. Sill members
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department’s Motor Unit recently held a motorcycle safety course for members of Ft. Sill, aiming to prepare riders for the busy summer months ahead. The course provided valuable safety tips and skills to help motorcyclists stay safe on the…
Lawton celebrates employee excellence with decades-themed awards banquet
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton recently hosted its annual Employee Awards Banquet, a lively evening filled with celebration, recognition, and a fun throwback to past decades. Employees embraced the theme by dressing in styles from the groovy ’70s, rad ’80s, and nostalgic ’90s,…
Lawton police department seeks public help to find missing woman with dementia
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 68-year-old Phyllis Wolf, who has been reported missing since late last night. Wolf was last seen in the 900 block of NW 13th Street, wearing a grey shirt, blue sweat…
Lawton fire department celebrates success of community fire safety scavenger hunt
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department, in partnership with the Lawton Public Library, recently hosted a Fire Safety Scavenger Hunt that brought together families and community members for a day of education and fun. The event, held on June 2, was praised for its…
Oklahoma Transportation Commission to meet June 2, discuss key projects and budget
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, at the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St. The meeting is open to the public and media, with a livestream available online. Among the agenda items,…
OHP trooper unharmed after collision on wet I-35 near Pauls Valley
Oklahoma – Trooper Noe Martinez (#491) escaped serious injury after a collision on Interstate 35 near Pauls Valley on Sunday, May 25. Trooper Martinez was parked on the shoulder attending to a previous accident involving a hydroplaning vehicle when another driver lost control and struck…
Governor Kevin Stitt signs key legislation advancing tax cuts, business growth, and education reform
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt celebrated the close of a productive legislative session by signing several major bills aimed at boosting Oklahoma’s economy, supporting businesses, and improving education. Among the highlights, Stitt approved a quarter-point reduction in the personal income tax and a plan to…