Governor Kevin Stitt announces $10 million investment to expand Be A Neighbor initiative and improve opportunities for Oklahoma’s youth
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt, in partnership with Arnold Ventures, has announced a $10 million investment to expand the Be A Neighbor initiative, which aims to create more opportunities and improve outcomes for children and youth across Oklahoma. The initiative, hosted within the Department of…
Road construction on Taylor Avenue between 18th and 19th streets expected to continue through early May
Lawton, OK – Road construction is currently underway along Taylor Avenue between 18th and 19th streets, a project that began in early March and is expected to be completed by the first week of May. The project, which is being handled by MTZ Construction, is…
Oklahoma Human Services requests nearly $23 million for waiver programs and FMAP match
Lawton, OK – Jeffrey Cartmell, director of Oklahoma Human Services, presented the agency’s performance review and budget request during the Oklahoma House of Representatives Appropriations and Budget hearing on Tuesday morning. For the state fiscal year 2026, the agency requested nearly $23 million to support increases…
Lawton Police Department partners with Autism Foundation of Oklahoma and Texas Roadhouse for project Safe Stop
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department, in collaboration with the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma and Texas Roadhouse, recently hosted Project Safe Stop, an event designed to educate and engage the community. Officers enjoyed interacting with attendees, providing valuable information about safety and the department’s…
I-44 Bridge deck work scheduled for November 19th, 2024, police officials say
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that contractors will be working on the I-44 bridge deck on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, from 1:30 AM to 6:00 AM. This work will follow the same traffic control plan used during the initial placement of the bridge….
Mayor Booker presented a proclamation recognizing the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for its significant contributions to the Lawton-Fort Sill community and its historical importance as a fraternal organization
Lawton, OK – Founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Omega Psi Phi became the first international fraternity established on the campus of a historically Black college. The fraternity’s founders included Oscar James Cooper, M.D., Frank Coleman, Ph.D., Edgar Amos Love, D.D.,…
Mayor Booker presented a proclamation recognizing Native American Heritage Month to Clara Yazzie, the 2024-2025 CIVA Princess
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, the ceremony celebrated the history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans to Lawton and the nation. “It’s important we understand our history here in the city and in the area,” said Mayor Booker, emphasizing the deep connections…
Special Operations Division Conducts Three-Day Operation Targeting Human Trafficking and Prostitution
Lawton, OK – According to the police officials, the Special Operations Division recently completed a three-day operation focused on combating human trafficking and prostitution. The initiative aimed to enhance community safety and protect individuals involved in these illegal activities. The operation led to the arrest…
Lawton City Council to Welcome New Ward 2 Representative Following Election
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, R.L. Smith will join the Lawton City Council as the Ward 2 representative following his election on November 5, 2024, succeeding Councilman Kelly Harris. Smith, a longtime Lawton resident, began his career in the U.S. Army in 1977,…
LPD investigating stabbing incident at 23rd and Williams after one person rushed to the hospital with serious injuries
Lawton, OK – According to the police officials, in the early hours of August 24, 2024, officers responded to a stabbing call at the intersection of 23rd and Williams at approximately 1:00 a.m. All individuals involved in the incident have been accounted for, and one…
LPD investigating after shooting on 29th Street leaves one person seriously injured
Lawton, OK – Detectives with the Lawton Police Department are investigating shooting on the unit block of 29th Street. Officers responded to a shots-fired call at approximately 12:41 a.m. When they arrived, they found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to…
Junior CPA Class graduates after week-long overview of Lawton Police Department
Lawton, OK – According to the police officials, the week-long class provided an in-depth overview of the Lawton Police Department and its many divisions. The class concluded with a speech from Chief James Smith, followed by a tour of the Public Safety Facility. A special…
