Wichita Falls man pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. – A Texas man has pleaded guilty for a rape and kidnapping that happened in Lawton. Dolphin Wesley Hock, of Wichita Falls, pleaded guilty to kidnapping a man and woman in Lawton in October of 2019. Investigators say Hock entered a woman’s home…
Woodland Hills fourth grade classes help bring Christmas to children in need
LAWTON, Okla. – Woodland Hills’ fourth grade classes are helping out children in the community and giving the Classic Lawton Chevy Toy Drive a boost. The classes collected donations from Dec. 1 to Dec. 9 as part of a community service project for Christmas. “The kids…
Stitt says vaccine offers ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
LAWTON, Okla. — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt joined state and local health officials at a hospital in Lawton Wednesday afternoon with updated information about the COVID-19 vaccine in Oklahoma. “This week, this is a major milestone in our fight, but there’s still going to be…
Woman shot in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. – Lawton police are investigating the shooting of a woman on Thursday. Officers were called at approximately 12:43 p.m. to the 4700 block of NW Motif Manor regarding a shooting, according to a news release issued by Sgt. Elijah Garcia with the Lawton…
Veterans Center doing things different this year for the holidays
LAWTON, Okla. – Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center isn’t doing angel tree or their closet wish list this year. Instead, they are taking monetary donations that can be dropped off at the Veterans Center front desk. They are not accepting physical donations because of the…
Lawton, Fort Sill COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Details
LAWTON, Okla. – The City of Lawton held another virtual Town Hall meeting yesterday (12-10-20) on the city’s official Facebook page. The event featured a panel of health experts and community leaders to discuss the current COVID-19 situation in Lawton, Fort Sill. There was also a Q&A session with…
Rains Leads Guthrie Bluejays to Shootout Win Against Lawton MacArthur 42-39
LAWTON, Okla. – The Guthrie Bluejays are going to have to be road warriors for the Class 5A football playoffs and if last Friday nights 42-39 win in Lawton is any indication of what is to come, it could be an exciting postseason. The Lawton…
$3 million in CARES Acts grants awarded to Oklahoma arts and cultural organizations
OKLAHOMA – Nearly 170 organizations serving 48 Oklahoma communities will receive a share of $3 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Administered as Oklahoma Arts and Cultural Industry Relief Grants by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the funding was made available…
Protecting the Future of Small Business Employees: How Open Enrollment Can Play a Role
LAWTON, Okla. – For many small business owners, the road ahead for the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like it’s getting longer: 66% of small business owners are concerned about having to stay closed or close again, according to a recent MetLife and U.S. Chamber of…
Christian Rowson enters plea in death of 5-month old daughter
LAWTON, Okla. – Christian Rowson was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in January of 2019 after the death of his 5-month old daughter. On December 14, 2020 he pleaded guilty. According to police, Rowson told them on december 27, 2018 he was watching the baby when she…
Support local restaurants during Oklahoma Restaurant Days
LAWTON, Okla. – You can support local restaurants just by eating out over the next few days. Governor Kevin Stitt said the first three days of October will be Oklahoma Restaurant Days in support and celebration of Oklahoma owned restaurants. Dr. Krista Smith-Ratliff with the…
Six Things That May Be Hard To Find This Winter
LAWTON, Okla. – Because 2020 is the year that won’t just quit bashing everyday life, there are rumors circulating right now about things that might be hard to find in stores come this winter. Granted, I realize that by expressing even the slightest belief in…
