Governor Stitt praises OMMA and OBN for efforts to reduce illegal marijuana operations in Oklahoma
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt commended the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) for their ongoing work to combat illegal marijuana grows and related criminal activity across the state. “In 2022, I made it a top priority to crack…
OHP joins Clinton leaders for groundbreaking of new Troop H headquarters
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol joined Clinton city leaders and state legislators for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Troop H headquarters. The current headquarters, built in 1967, is a 3,600-square-foot facility. The new building will span 7,000 square feet and feature an advanced…
OHP urges Oklahoma residents to prioritize safety after weekend tragedies on roads and waterways
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a tragic weekend across the state, with 16 people losing their lives—15 in vehicle collisions and one from drowning. Among the victims were five children who died in vehicle crashes. Troopers emphasized that many of these tragedies are…
Lawton Citizens Academy highlights emergency dispatchers in week 5 session
Lawton, OK – Week 5 of the Lawton Citizens Academy focused on the crucial role of emergency dispatchers, the men and women who respond to calls on some of the most critical days in residents’ lives. Director Jessica Carter and Deputy Director Richard Franz gave…
Lawton celebrates State of the City 2025 with Mayor Stan Booker
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton hosted its State of the City 2025 address, with Mayor Stan Booker highlighting the community’s growth and vision for the future. Attendees gathered to celebrate a city described as strong, innovative, bold, progressive, and thriving. Mayor Booker addressed…
Man was left in criticaI condition after his wife poured chemicaIs on him while he was Iying in bed, one day before the coupIe was scheduIed for a separation hearing: police
Florida – A Florida woman was taken into custody and charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery causing serious bodiIy injury after police said she poured chemicaIs on a man as he sIept. Florida authorities said the nearly fataI assauIt was a domestic incident…
Mom, who told poIice she woke up during the night and found her 3-month-old not breathing after the baby, described as Iooking like a skeIeton, died from severe negIect and starvation, was sentenced
Texas – A Texas woman was ordered to spend the next four decades behind bars after pIeading guiIty in a Texas courtroom to murder and injury to a chiId in the death of her baby, with concurrent sentences on endangering a chiId and possession of…
Box truck collision with parked ODOT vehicle on I-35 near Logan County results in passenger death
Oklahoma – Last week, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision on I-35 near SH-33 in Logan County, assisted by first responders. Troopers determined that Jonathan Bush, 40, the driver of a box truck, struck a parked Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) truck…
