Gov. Stitt defends Oklahoma criminal justice system after attorney general data release, says “don’t let the State Attorney General bamboozle you during an election year”
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt defended the state’s criminal justice system following a data release from the State Attorney General, saying the information was being misinterpreted and did not reflect wrongdoing by state agencies. “This latest data dump by the State Attorney General is…
“No resource will be spared when Oklahoma needs our help,” Oklahoma Highway Patrol helps rescue injured hiker in the mountains
Oklahoma – Oklahoma emergency response agencies worked together to rescue an injured hiker from the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge during a June 20 hoist rescue operation. The Oklahoma National Guard said the mission highlighted the strength of partnerships between multiple agencies, including the Oklahoma Highway…
Lawton Police Department honors captain for 20 years of dedicated service
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department recognized Captain Justin Thorne for reaching 20 years of dedicated service with the department and for his continued commitment to protecting and serving the Lawton-Fort Sill community. The department honored Thorne for his years of service, highlighting his…
Lawton Police Department welcomes law enforcement officers for statewide gang investigators conference
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department welcomed more than 150 law enforcement officers from across Oklahoma as the city hosted this year’s Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association conference. The conference was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton and focused on gang awareness, emerging…
Governor Stitt welcomes $179 million investment, says “Oklahoma keeps proving it’s a top destination for growing businesses”
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt announced that McKesson will invest $179 million in a new facility in Moore, Oklahoma, calling the project another sign of the state’s growing business environment. “Oklahoma keeps proving it’s a top destination for growing businesses,” Stitt said. “I am proud…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol mourns loss of longtime member K9 Dak, who they say died from natural causes
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of K9 Dak, a longtime member of the agency who spent years helping protect communities across Oklahoma. Dak, born on August 10, 2014, began serving with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 2015 and was assigned…
NE Rogers Lane closed after drainage structure collapses in Lawton
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is advising residents of a road closure after a drainage structure collapsed near NE Rogers Lane and NE Tortoise Drive. Officials said NE Rogers Lane will be closed from NE Tortoise Drive to NE Village Drive until further…
Lawton Police host motorcycle safety course to help riders stay safer on the road
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked members of the Lawton-Fort Sill community who participated in a recent motorcycle safety course held on Fort Sill in partnership with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. The department’s Motor Unit worked with riders during the free training,…
