Lawton to upgrade playground equipment at eight parks starting in January 2027
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton will begin its fourth round of park improvements in January 2027, replacing outdated playground equipment at eight parks across the city. The upgrades will include Harold Park, Francis Curb Park, Country Club Heights Park, East Side Park, Patterson…
Lawton Fire Department welcomes four new firefighters as cadets graduate from academy and begin careers in public service
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department has welcomed four new firefighters after they completed the department’s academy, received their badges and officially began their careers serving the community. The department announced the milestone on October 9, congratulating the four cadets as they transitioned from…
Lawton police team up with Greater Lawton Rotary Club to promote community safety through Sentinel Program
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is highlighting its Sentinel Program and the role of community partnerships in helping keep Lawton and Fort Sill safe following a presentation to the Greater Lawton Rotary Club. The department thanked the organization for inviting Sentinel Earl Howard…
Lawton police investigate shots fired call in southwest Lawton, all parties accounted for as investigation remains active
Lawton, OK – Lawton police are investigating a shots-fired call reported in southwest Lawton on October 9, 2026, after officers responded to the 3300 block of SW Salinas, according to the Lawton Police Department. The department’s Uniform Division responded to the scene following the report…
Oklahoma launches new program allowing certain traffic citations to be dismissed after drivers complete online safety course focused on safe driving in construction areas
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has introduced a new program designed to educate drivers about the dangers of highway construction zones and encourage safer driving around road crews. The Work Zone Citation Forgiveness Program was created through legislation passed by the Oklahoma…
Lawton Citizens Academy participants tour wastewater treatment facility during 10th week of community program
Lawton, OK – Lawton Citizens Academy participants recently visited the City of Lawton’s wastewater treatment facility as part of the 10th week of the community education program. During the visit, participants learned how wastewater is treated and how the city works to protect local waterways…
Construction continues on Lawton Animal Welfare facility as project reaches 30% to 40% completion, remains on track for spring 2027 opening
Lawton, OK – Construction on the new Lawton Animal Welfare Facility is continuing as the project reaches an estimated 30% to 40% completion, with crews making progress on the main addition and a separate storage building. According to the City of Lawton, the main addition…
Sen. Lankford joins Nevada Sen. Rosen in demanding action from tech giant, says foreign agents and extremists are abusing Facebook and Instagram to ‘spread hate, fuel antisemitism, and sow discord’
Oklahoma – “We cannot continue to play catch up as foreign agents and extremists abuse American social media platforms to spread hate, fuel antisemitism, and sow discord on American soil and across the globe,” Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said as he pressed Meta to take…
