Oklahomans receiving a refund this tax season can champion the wild by donating all or a portion of their refund to the Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Diversity Program
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, tax refund donations can be made on Schedule 511-H of the 2023 state return, which must be filed with theOklahoma Tax Commission by April 15, 2024. Income Tax Form 511 is available from the Oklahoma Tax Commission…
Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement regarding the Senate’s unwillingness to vote on tax cuts
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement: “All I asked was for Senator Treat to put a quarter-point tax cut up for a vote. The Senate is refusing to do what 65% of Oklahomans support: cutting taxes. If…
Shooting at 1604 SW E Ave leaves one person dead, suspect in custody
Lawton, OK – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred at 1604 SW E Ave. Lawton Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When officers arrived, they gave commands to the suspect to step out with his hands up. The suspect complied with…
The City of Lawton’s Youth & Family Affairs Committee is now accepting grant applications, officials said
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, the application period will take place from January 22 to February 9 and is specifically for local nonprofit organizations aiming to host summer programs for the City’s youth. Applications can be found here under the City Clerk’s…
Gov. Stitt announced the new commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Lawton, OK – According to the statement, Allie Friesen has worked as the Director of Clinical Programs in Behavioral Health at INTEGRIS since 2020, developing effective and evidence-based practices across their healthcare system. In her role, she developed and implemented initiatives to improve access to…
Lawton Police Department investigating shooting on NW 44th Street, one person injured
Lawton, OK – Lawton Police Department officials said the shooting occurred on NW 44th Street. Lawton Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one victim. The victim, later identified as Dakota Teel, was rushed to the…
ODOT crews are reporting slick spots in much of Eastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metro area Tuesday morning
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, motorists are advised to plan extra travel time, give space to other vehicles and use caution, especially on bridges and interstate ramps. With temperatures falling tonight, motorists are reminded that refreezing of slick spots could occur on…
The Lawton Police Department investigating fatal shooting at 1618 SW New York Ave
Lawton, OK – According to the statement, Lawton Police Department officers responded to the location to assist the Lawton Fire Department on an unresponsive male, later identified as Levell Newton. When officers arrived, they located the vicitm with a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced…
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Walters was sworn in at the State Capitol beginning his four-year term
Lawton, OK – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Walters released the following statement: “It is an honor to be elected and serve as the next State Superintendent. I look forward to giving Oklahoma students the best opportunity to learn from the great teachers here in…
The 2023-19 Lawton Police Department Academy Class graduated from the training academy and move into their next phase of training, police officials said
Lawton, OK – According to the Lawton Police Department, this class of 9 men and women to include two from outside agencies have worked extremely hard over the past 23 weeks, completing 874 hours of training. They have completed a journey that is not easy…
Bidding is underway in an online auction of Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation surplus vehicles and equipment, officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, potential bidders can view and bid on auction items at purplewave.com/auction/240130. The Wildlife Department annually auctions surplus vehicles and equipment to the public. For this event, the Department has 40 vehicles, agricultural equipment, trailers, electronics, and various…
Lawton City Council welcomed a new member to the dais Tuesday morning, city officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, the newest member, Sherene Williams, was sworn in as the Ward 7 Councilmember, succeeding Onreka Johnson. A Lawton native, Councilwoman Williams is looking forward to “Building Up Our Community Together”, a cornerstone initiative in her campaign for…
