Governor Stitt orders review of Oklahoma health policies to protect medical freedom
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order on Thursday directing a comprehensive review of state health policies aimed at safeguarding medical freedom, informed consent, and parental rights for all Oklahomans. The move, officials said, is intended to ensure that healthcare decisions remain…
Driver injured after sheet of ice falls from semi on Turner Turnpike
Oklahoma – Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigated an incident on the Turner Turnpike involving a large sheet of ice that detached from the top of an eastbound semi-trailer. The ice landed in the westbound lanes, striking a vehicle and breaking through the windshield….
Lawton city council honors employees and community group for outstanding clean-up efforts
Lawton, OK – The Lawton City Council recognized two groups for their dedication to keeping the city clean and welcoming. Members of the Stormwater and Solid Waste Divisions received the Employee Spotlight Award for their work during the Community Cleanout. Despite having fewer workers than…
Lawton community honors late Chief James Smith at funeral service
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department and the Lawton Fort Sill community came together on January 29 to honor the life and legacy of Chief James Smith during his funeral service. The department expressed its gratitude for the overwhelming support and attendance from local…
Lawton police join distracted driving campaign to promote road safety
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department, together with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, participated in the Trooper Nick Dees Distracted Driving Campaign on January 29. The campaign served as a reminder of the dangers of distracted driving, including using phones or other devices while behind…
Man cIaims ‘he didn’t know he was in the wrong and beIieves nobody got hurt’ after arranging for men he met onIine to lndecentIy assauIt his spouse whiIe she was asIeep after using the woman’s own sIeeping piIIs to sedate her, then recorded the act; charged
Arizona – A 38‑year‑old Gilbert, Arizona, man was arrested and charged with multiple feIonies including se-ual assauIt and kidnapping after an investigation revealed he allegedly drugged his spouse and soIicited other men onIine to se-ually assauIt the woman while she was unconscious. The man’s identity…
Man kiIIed pregnant mom, who was three months away from weIcoming her second chiId, after taking out his anger on her because he was upset about the condition of the vehicIe he had purchased from the victim and her spouse: police
Illinois – An Illinois man was arrested earlier this week and charged with multiple felonies in connection with the kiIIing of 30‑year‑old EIiza MoraIes, a prgnant woman found dead inside her Illinois apartment after a fire, authorities announced. Court records show the defendant, 19-year-old N. Revukas,…
Oklahoma governor signs executive order tightening rules for Medicare Advantage plans
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order aimed at addressing concerns about the administration of Medicare Advantage plans in Oklahoma, particularly the burden placed on healthcare providers and the reduced access to care for consumers across the state. The order seeks to strengthen…
