Oklahoma troopers discover driver suffering medical emergency after minor crash near Jay and help save his life by performing CPR for 7 minutes
Oklahoma – Two Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers helped save a driver’s life after responding to a minor crash near Jay and discovering the driver was experiencing a medical emergency. On Aug. 3, Troop L Troopers Kainen Nance and Haven Clemons were dispatched to a crash…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt responds after President Trump unveils major changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, says move will help parents make “the best decisions” for their children
Oklahoma – “Thank you, President Trump, for bringing greater clarity and transparency to vaccine recommendations,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Aug. 10 after President Donald Trump announced a major overhaul of the federal recommendations for childhood vaccinations. Earlier that day, Trump signed an executive order…
Lawton celebrates 125th birthday with cattle drive, auditorium ribbon cutting and community festivities
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton celebrated its 125th birthday with a day of events highlighting the city’s history, community and longtime residents. The celebration began with a Cowboy Breakfast before attendees watched a cattle drive as longhorns made their way through Elmer Thomas…
Lawton Police gang intelligence unit gives presentation to Staff Judge Advocate office
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department’s Gang Intelligence Unit recently visited the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate to provide a presentation to its staff. The department thanked the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate for the opportunity to meet with its staff and…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt makes major leadership move, announces expanded role as state prepares for major changes coming to schools and new reading requirements
Oklahoma – Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields will also serve as Oklahoma secretary of Education while continuing in his current role. Stitt said Fields has demonstrated strong leadership since taking on his position as state superintendent and expressed…
Lawton mayor honors Purple Heart recipients with National Purple Heart Day proclamation
Lawton, OK – Mayor Stan Booker recognized the service and sacrifice of local Purple Heart recipients on Friday, Aug. 7, issuing a proclamation to Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 602 in observance of National Purple Heart Day. Chapter 602 is the only local…
Sen. Lankford responds after Senate passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill, says “this bill gives President Trump real leverage” to change Putin’s calculations
Oklahoma – “For years, Vladimir Putin has counted on countries like China and India to keep buying cheap Russian oil which directly funds his murder of Ukrainians,” Sen. James Lankford said after the Senate approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia and Iran. Lankford, an…
Gov. Stitt visits Lawton during final 77-county tour, praises FISTA and city’s growth
Lawton, OK – Gov. Kevin Stitt visited Lawton on Friday, Aug. 7, as part of his final tour of all 77 Oklahoma counties, stopping at FISTA Innovation Park to meet with local leaders and discuss economic development and the city’s continued growth. During his visit,…
