Oklahoma AG Drummond warns Sec. Rubio of pharmaceutical supply chain threat after Chinese business with ties to fentanyl manufacturers exploited federal oversight gaps, calls it a “national security risk”
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Secretary of State Marco Rubio about what he describes as a national security risk involving Chinese businesses and the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. Drummond joined attorneys general from 19 other states in a letter to Rubio…
City of Lawton celebrates Fall Open Streets event with bike rides, obstacle course and activities bringing community together on C Avenue
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton celebrated a successful Fall Open Streets event on C Avenue, bringing families, friends and community members together for a day of activities and entertainment. Attendees took part in a variety of activities, including bike riding, obstacle courses, playing…
Lawton prepares for annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at Highland Cemetery, invites community to sponsor wreaths and honor veterans
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is preparing for this year’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at Highland Cemetery, with residents invited to sponsor wreaths or volunteer ahead of the annual event. The ceremony will take place Saturday, Dec. 19, at noon at the cemetery…
Lawton police respond to armed standoff after suspect fires shotgun and multiple shots toward officers during welfare check
Lawton, OK – Lawton police responded to an armed standoff following a welfare check at a residence in the 5200 block of NW Ashby, where officers say multiple shots were fired from inside the home toward officers. The incident happened Sept. 19, 2026, when officers…
Oklahoma Sen. Lankford bIasts Obamacare after GAO findings, says millions of Americans are “forced each year to pay for elective abortion coverage” they do not want or agree with
Oklahoma – “As suspected, we now know that millions of Americans are forced each year to pay for elective abortion coverage that they do not want or agree with,” Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said after a new federal watchdog report found that hundreds of Affordable…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt calls out Inola moratorium after city puts massive aluminum project on hold, warns reversal could threaten billions in investment and send a “troubling message” to future job creators
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is criticizing Inola officials after the town extended a moratorium on development tied to a proposed primary aluminum facility, warning that changing the rules during a multi-year permitting process could undermine confidence among companies considering major investments in the…
Oklahoma troopers head to Ohio to compete against top officers from across the country
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers Byron Pletcher and Summer Smith are preparing to represent the state at the 2nd Annual National Top Trooper Competition in Ohio next week. The competition will be held at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy, where Pletcher and Smith…
Lawton police say Cops and Kids 2026 was a huge success as community turns out for annual event
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department said Cops and Kids 2026 was a major success after an event-filled weekend that brought children, families, law enforcement and community members together. Police thanked the community for supporting the event and said the weekend would not have…
