Oklahoma sends additional resources to aid New Mexico and Texas flood recovery
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) deployed additional resources to support New Mexico and Texas following severe flooding in both states. To assist with recovery efforts in New Mexico, Oklahoma sent a 10-person Support Team to the New…
Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeks public input on long-range transportation plan
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is inviting residents to provide feedback on the state’s Long-Range Transportation Plan, which outlines priorities and strategies to guide Oklahoma’s transportation network through 2050. The plan evaluates long-term trends, community needs, and emerging technologies, establishing a comprehensive…
Governor Stitt defends new business court law before Oklahoma Supreme Court
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt reaffirmed his commitment to making Oklahoma the most business-friendly state in the nation as his legal team presented oral arguments before the Oklahoma Supreme Court in support of the state’s new business court law. The law, passed during the 2025…
Lawton hosts successful community wellness event at Shepler Park
Lawton, OK – More than 270 residents came together at Shepler Park over the weekend for “Let’s Get Moving, Lawton,” a city-organized wellness and community engagement event that featured fitness activities, safety demonstrations, and a celebration of local agriculture. Mayor Booker officially kicked off the…
Turner Turnpike reopens after semi-truck crash near Bristow causes temporary closure
Oklahoma – A crash involving a commercial motor vehicle temporarily shut down eastbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike (I-44) near mile marker 200, just east of Bristow, on Sunday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision occurred in the…
Dozens of pets find forever homes during adoption event at Lawton Farmers Market
Lawton, OK – Lawton Animal Welfare is celebrating a major success after 18 dogs and 10 cats were adopted during a special event at the Lawton Farmers Market, turning a typical Saturday into a day full of hope, healing, and new beginnings. The adoption event,…
Search and rescue ends safely after overnight effort to locate missing kayakers on Jed Johnson Lake
Lawton, OK – A potentially dangerous situation at Jed Johnson Lake ended safely after emergency crews completed a search for two kayakers whose boat reportedly capsized late Sunday night. According to the Lawton Fire Department, crews were dispatched after receiving reports that a kayak had…
Man told police he arrived at his girIfriend’s home only to find the woman, who called him jeaIous after he accused her of infideIity, together with another man before he kiIIed him, then claimed it was unintentional
Indiana – An Indiana man was formally charged with murder and residentiaI entry earlier this month in connection with the fatal shooting of 26‑year‑old D. TimberIake. According to court documents, the defendant, 19-year-old J. Jatt,allegedly entered an Indiana residence in April this year at about…
