Trooper stops wrong-way driver on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma County
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper arrested a driver for driving under the influence early Sunday morning after the individual was observed traveling the wrong way on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Trooper Preston Cox was patrolling the…
Volunteers collect more than 1,200 pounds of trash during Numu Creek cleanup
Lawton, OK – Twenty-eight volunteers helped remove more than 1,200 pounds of trash during a recent Stream Clean Saturday event along Numu Creek, according to the City of Lawton. City officials said the cleanup took place behind the Sheridan Road Walmart and continued along the…
Lawton begins $3.4 million rehabilitation project on historic Gondola Dam
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced that work is underway on a $3.4 million rehabilitation project for the historic Gondola Dam in Medicine Park. City officials said the dam, which is more than 100 years old, has long been part of the area’s…
Community Enrichment Department workshop draws strong turnout at Owens Multipurpose Center
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton said community members gathered for a Community Enrichment Department workshop at the Owens Multipurpose Center, where residents had the opportunity to learn more about city programs and available resources. City officials said the event drew a strong turnout,…
Major crash involving Elgin school bus shut down I-44 near Medicine Park exit
Lawton, OK – All lanes of Interstate 44 have reopened following a major crash near the Medicine Park exit that involved an Elgin school bus, according to the Lawton Police Department. Authorities initially responded to the crash late Sunday as multiple emergency responders were dispatched…
Lawton Police Department thanks community after officers take part in Special Olympics plunge
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department expressed gratitude to the Lawton–Fort Sill community after officers and residents participated in a fundraising plunge event benefiting Special Olympics. The event took place Saturday, where participants braved cold water to raise money for the organization and the…
Governor Stitt outlines statewide plan to address wildfire risks after 203,000 acres burned
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt announced that last week’s swift and coordinated wildfire response helped protect lives and property, even as fires burned more than 203,000 acres across the state. Building on that effort, the Governor is coordinating a statewide plan to prepare for additional…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol helps reunite stolen vehicle and Dalmatian with owner
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol assisted in returning a stolen vehicle and its Dalmatian to its owner after it was reported missing from a Best Buy in Moore. Troopers coordinated with the Moore Police Department and Audi to track the vehicle, which was located…
