Lawton representative discusses rural VFD dispatch problems, solutions
LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton representative is tackling an issue with how rural volunteer fire departments are dispatched to emergencies that are in a different county but may just be a few miles up the road. Representative Trey Caldwell says even if you live near…
Nursing homes hit another peak in COVID cases
LAWTON, Okla. – A new report shows nursing homes in the United States have hit another peak in coronavirus cases. Since mid-September, officials report there’s been a 177-percent rise in new weekly nursing home cases nationwide. These are the highest weekly confirmed cases at nursing…
Possible delay for the 2020 presidential election
LAWTON, Okla. – President Trump suggested on twitter this morning that the presidential election should be delayed due to potential fraud issues with universal mail-in voting. Despite President Donald Trump comments on twitter stating that 2020 will be the most inaccurate and fraudulent election in…
Oklahoma school report cards suspended, student tests go on
OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma State Board of Education has suspended the state’s school report cards, but will continue with year-end testing of students. The board voted Thursday to suspend the school report cards because of what state school Superintendent Joy Hofmeister said is significant disruptions in instruction due to…
Small business owners buck Gretchen Whitmer’s shutdown: ‘We don’t have any other option’
LAWTON, Okla. – For Amy Heikkinen, serving customers in her coffee shop is as much a fight for survival as an act of civil disobedience against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Ms. Heikkinen‘s Cafe Rosetta in Calumet remains open in violation of a Nov. 25 cease-and-desist order…
Lawton FFA helps families in need during Thanksgiving
LAWTON, Okla. -Thursday local FFA students from all the Lawton High Schools delivered Thanksgiving baskets for LPS families in need. The baskets have everything families need for a Thanksgiving meal including a turkey or ham. This is the 6th year the FFA has done this…
City of Lawton Temporarily Closes Facilities Due to COVID-19
LAWTON, Okla. – The City of Lawton has announced that it will be temporarily closing all facilities to the general public until further notice due to COVID-19. By doing so they hope to help slow or stop the spread of Coronavirus. Comanche County has seen…
City of Lawton 2020 Elk Hunt Applications Are Now Available
LAWTON, Okla. – Applications are now available for the City of Lawton’s 2020 elk hunt. If you are interested you will need to submit an application and have a valid Oklahoma hunting license. You can apply and submit your application anytime from now until the…
Thorp chosen Oklahoma District Attorney of the Year
OKLAHOMA – The Oklahoma District Attorneys Association has chosen District 27 District Attorney Jack Thorp as Oklahoma’s District Attorney of the Year. Thorp was presented the David L. Moss Memorial Award for Outstanding District Attorney by Oklahoma District Attorney Association President Angela Marsee, district attorney…
Lawton woman injured during domestic incident
LAWTON, Okla. -A woman was taken to a hospital after she was hit by a pickup truck Monday in Lawton. It happened around noon in the Sherwood Village Mobile Home Park on Flowermound Road. Police say a woman was involved in a domestic incident with…
Local library looking to strengthen literacy program
LAWTON, Okla. – The Lawton Public Library is putting on an Adult Literacy Roundtable discussion. Lawton Public Library Director Kristin Herr is putting on this roundtable event to gather more resources, not duplicate services, and reach more people. “We’re inviting the people in our community…
New restrictions implemented to slow spread of Coronavirus
LAWTON, Okla. -New restrictions implemented by Governor Kevin Stitt to slow the spread of the Coronavirus go into effect Thursday. Those include having all restaurants and bars close at 11pm. Restaurants can still offer drive-thru or curbside services, though. They’ll also be required to have…
