“You can’t pick and choose who the law applies to based on race,” Gov. Stitt responds to Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling involving tribal settlement deal
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected a settlement agreement involving the City of Tulsa and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, a decision Governor Kevin Stitt says restores proper law enforcement authority in the city. Governor Kevin Stitt said the ruling voids an agreement that…
Mother reached out to Oklahoma Highway Patrol after crash involving her children, says “small gesture made a huge impact during a very stressful situation”
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is recognizing one of its troopers after a family shared a message of gratitude following a recent traffic crash. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Whitney S. wrote to the agency praising Trooper Austin Martin for his professionalism and…
Fort Sill Boulevard roadway repairs continue between Ferris Avenue and Rogers Lane with lane shifts expected through summer
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is advising drivers of ongoing construction work along Fort Sill Boulevard as roadway repairs continue between Ferris Avenue and Rogers Lane. According to the Lawton Oklahoma City Government, Ellsworth Construction is currently completing roadway repair work in the…
Lawton Fire Department joins Summer Kickoff event at public library featuring fire safety scavenger hunt for families
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department participated in a community-focused Summer Kickoff event hosted in partnership with the Lawton Public Library, bringing fire safety education and hands-on learning to local families. According to the Lawton Fire Department, firefighters joined the library’s Summer Kickoff and…
Gov. Stitt reacts to crash that killed four, praises OHP troopers for their response and says suspect will be removed from the country
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said he is “very proud” of Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers for their swift response following a deadly wrong-way DUI crash on Interstate 40 that killed four young students near Czech Hall Road in Canadian County. The governor made the…
Lawton Police Department hosts retiree qualification shoot bringing former officers together for fellowship and firearm certification event
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reflected on a recent community and department tradition after retirees gathered for a qualification and fellowship event hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 98. According to the Lawton Police Department, the annual Retiree Qualification Shoot was…
Volunteers remove 680 pounds of trash from Numu Creek during Stream Clean Saturday in major cleanup effort
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton highlighted a major community cleanup effort after volunteers removed 680 pounds of litter from Numu Creek during Stream Clean Saturday. According to the Lawton Oklahoma City Government, the event brought together community members who worked to help protect…
Governor Kevin Stitt reacts to chaotic anti-ICE protests in New Jersey, defends law enforcement response and says “we don’t tolerate this behavior in Oklahoma”
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued a public statement emphasizing support for law enforcement and warning against unlawful protest activity following reports of violent unrest connected to anti-ICE demonstrations in Newark, New Jersey. Stitt’s comments came after Fox News reported that anti-immigration enforcement protests outside…
