Work underway to replace water pipe at 67th and Cache in Lawton
Lawton, OK – Lawton city crews have begun replacing a leaking 24-inch water pipe at the intersection of 67th Street and Cache Road. The new pipe is being installed through a bore casing to address issues with the aging infrastructure. Officials said the pipe installation…
Lawton police investigators fatal collision near 46th and Roger’s Lane
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department investigated a fatal vehicle collision that occurred near 46th and Roger’s Lane on July 8, 2025. Rogers Lane eastbound was closed starting at 10:00 a.m. to allow for the investigation. All parties involved were accounted for, and the…
Oklahoma Transportation Commission approves $930 million county road and bridge improvement plan for 2026–2030
Oklahoma – At its Monday meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030. The updated five-year plan allocates nearly $930 million toward critical upgrades to county roads and bridges across all 77…
Lawton Police Department announces Junior Citizens Police Academy for July 21–25
Lawton, OK — The Lawton Police Department is inviting local youth to register for its upcoming Junior Citizens Police Academy (Jr. CPA), scheduled for July 21 through July 25. The weeklong program offers participants an inside look at various police divisions and operations, including the…
Lawton firefighters respond to structure fire on Smith Avenue
Lawton, OK – Fire crews with the Lawton Fire Department are currently battling a structure fire in the 1300 block of Smith Avenue, according to an alert issued by the department on Monday. Officials are urging residents to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel…
Oklahoma to take over Lawton Correctional Facility, ending state’s use of private prisons
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the Lawton Correctional Facility from The GEO Group, marking a pivotal step toward a fully unified state-run corrections system. ODOC is scheduled to assume operational control of the facility…
Transportation Commission to meet July 7, welcome new commissioner and vote on major road projects
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission is set to hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, at the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St., in Oklahoma City. Members of the public and media are encouraged to attend in person or…
Oklahoma sends swift water rescue teams to assist Texas flood response
Lawton, OK – In a demonstration of interstate solidarity, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced on Saturday that two Type III swift water rescue teams from Oklahoma are being deployed to Texas to support ongoing flood response efforts. The…
