Oklahoma approves benefit increases as lawmakers estimate changes could carry long-term cost of more than $300 million to pension system
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Republican lawmakers advanced a series of bills providing cost-of-living adjustments for retired public employees, including teachers, police officers, firefighters, judges, and other state retirees, as part of a broader budget agreement tied to ongoing pension and fiscal policy discussions. The measures were…
Lawton Trash Off 2026 set for May 2 with free disposal for residents and volunteer cleanup opportunities
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is preparing for Trash Off 2026, scheduled for May 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McMahon Memorial Auditorium parking lot, as part of its annual community cleanup effort. The event will allow Lawton residents to…
Oklahoma Senate passes two bills tied to Gov. Stitt’s top priorities as Sen. Goodwin called it “disturbing” anytime she sees the name Trump attached to anything in Oklahoma
Oklahoma – Oklahoma lawmakers advanced major “Trump Accounts” legislation and a $200 million sovereign wealth fund supported by Gov. Kevin Stitt as part of a broader economic package that aligns closely with Trump-era policy priorities, setting the stage for new state-managed investment programs aimed at…
Motorcycle awareness urged by Lawton Police Department as warmer weather increases riders on the road
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is urging drivers and motorcycle riders to stay alert and prioritize road safety as warmer weather leads to an increase in motorcycle traffic across the area. In a public safety message shared by the department, officials noted that…
Oklahoma lawmakers support extension of surveillance law as critics say it allows access to Americans’ emails, texts, and calls as Trump pushes for longer extension
Oklahoma – Oklahoma lawmakers aligned with Republican leadership backed a short-term extension of a federal surveillance authority as Congress moved to prevent a lapse in one of the nation’s most controversial intelligence programs, even as internal divisions within the Republican Party continued to surface over…
Lawton Fire Department responds to injured hiker in Wichita Mountains in coordinated rescue effort
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department responded to an injured hiker in the Wichita Mountains on April 16, working alongside the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and the Comanche Nation Fire Department to reach the individual and provide assistance. Crews located and assisted the hiker…
Oklahoma man arrested after entering his former school armed and attempting to shoot student before weapon malfunctioned, tackled by school principal who was shot in the leg during struggle
Oklahoma – Oklahoma man was arrested last week after a shooting incident at PauIs VaIIey High SchooI in Oklahoma, where authorities say he entered the campus armed with two handguns and attempted to carry out an attack before being stopped by school staff. According to multiple…
Governor Kevin Stitt expresses appreciation to state lawmakers after signing a bill updating dental insurance fee rules and claims handling, calling it an anti-price fixing measure
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed SB 1942 into law on Tuesday, advancing legislation related to dental insurance claim regulations in Oklahoma. The bill, SB 1942, amends 36 O.S. 2021, Section 7301, which governs dental plan fee regulation. The update modifies the existing definition within…
