15 arrested during Lawton prostitution sting operation
LAWTON, Okla. – Lawton police say they managed to arrest 15 people during a prostitution sting operation at a local hotel. The Lawton Police Department’s Special Operations Unit conducted the operation at a hotel where they arrested four women and two men for engaging in…
Get Ready for Park-O-Treat at Elmer Thomas Park
LAWTON, Okla. – This year the kids will get twice the candy for Halloween! Get ready for the 1st Annual Park-O-Treat brought to you by Ellipsis. The event will take place at Elmer Thomas Park on Halloween night Saturday, October 31st 2020 (10-31-20) from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. Park-O-Treat at Elmer Thomas Park is FREE family event….
Hospitals across US lack beds or equipment to treat COVID-19 patients
LAWTON, Okla. – More Americans are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 than ever before. As more than 73,000 people across the country are hospitalized for the virus, health care professionals are saying they’ve reached the brink, with no beds or equipment left to treat the overwhelming influx of patients. Dr….
Splash Parks in Lawton Closed Due to Weather and Improvements
LAWTON, Okla. – The splash park at Elmer Thomas Park on 2nd and Ferris is closed today (07-28-20) due to inclement weather. With recent thunderstorms and rain along with the forecast for storms later this evening the City of Lawton has closed the park for the day. It…
Oklahoma researchers looking for additional patients across the US with rare genetic mutation
OKLAHOMA – Behind one Oklahoma 8-year-old’s infectious smile is a fighter. “I’m smaller than most people,” said Madison Cain. Madison was born smaller than most babies, too, at 5 lbs. 9 oz. “She was teeny tiny, she calls herself a little itty-bitty baby,” said Madison’s mom, Melissa…
Martin Lewis tracks down the best children’s savings accounts for Christmas
LAWTON, Okla. – For people with bigger lump sums to put away, the top accounts change. The top accounts are then the Santander 123 Mini that pays 3% AER variable but only on £1,500 – £2,000. Age 13-18; the HSBC MySavings that pays 2.5% AER…
Submerged car recovered from Lawton’s Lake Helen
LAWTON, Okla. -A car was recovered from lake Helen at Lawton’s Elmer Thomas park today. The Lawton Police Dive Team was called out this afternoon. Authorities believe the vehicle was dumped there overnight. There was no one inside of it. Officers are working to determine…
The Halloween Spirit Is Already Happening
LAWTON, Okla. – 2020 is the year of no-chill… why should the holiday season be any different? For years, the consumer animatronic market has been pretty stagnant. We get promised these Hollywood level productions only to open a box that was obviously built by the…
Oklahoma Blood Institute welcomes convalescent plasma donors
LAWTON, Okla. -Oklahoma Blood Institute is now welcoming walk-in convalescent plasma donors to donor centers and open-to-public mobile blood drives. Those who have recovered from COVID-19, or who have tested positive for the antibodies, and have been symptom-free for 14 days and at least 7…
Minor injuries reported in Lawton car crash
LAWTON, Okla. -LPD said only minor injuries were reported following a car crash around 6:30 this evening. It happened at Southwest 5th and Lee Boulevard. Firefighters checked out some of the people involved but we’re told nobody was sent to a hospital.
Hospital employee among 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Comanche Co.
LAWTON, Okla. — Officials with the Comanche County Memorial Hospital have confirmed the total number of positive COVID-19 tests has risen to 12, including one employee of the hospital. CCMH healthcare officials received COVID-19 test results back over the weekend to bring the total number…
Lawton murder suspect captured in Duncan Thursday morning
LAWTON, Okla. — The suspect in a homicide in Lawton over Memorial Day weekend has been captured in Duncan, according to officials with the Lawton Police Department. Authorities confirmed David Villanueva, 39, was taken into custody around 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning in Duncan by Duncan…
