The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is entering into a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, more than $6.3 million is available in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Arthur anticipates the program to increase supply chain resiliency. The…
Oklahoma Human Services began accepting online applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, this federally-funded program helps income-eligible families with their winter heating utility bills. State officials also said that applications are accepted online here. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is offered two times a year for winter heating…
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is inviting you at Lexington Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon for family-friendly hands-on learning event
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, participants will learn wing-shooting techniques at the WMA’s newly built shooting range, learn about squirrel hunting and how to hunt Oklahoma’s public land, and also learn about Lexington WMA. Registration for the event is limited to 50…
The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University is taking a significant step by launching the Cowboy Innovation Accelerator, officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the statement, the program’s launch both enhances the Innovation Foundation’s suite of startup commercialization services and extends them to northeast Oklahoma. Officials also said that it furthers the foundation’s mission of fostering innovation-based commercialization in the state of Oklahoma as…
The Gold Star Monument will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Elmer Thomas Park on January 9, 2024, city officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, this event will reportedly start at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2024. The monument, a project undertaken to honor the sacrifices made by Gold Star Families for the freedom of the United States, will be situated on…
Wild turkey genetics, nesting success, and brood survival are among the research topics in a 4.5-year, $2 million study launched by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Lawton, OK – According to the statement, project investigators attended the annual conference of The Wildlife Society in Louisville, Ky., where graduate student researcher Nicolle De Filippo presented on vital rates in southeastern Oklahoma. At the conference, Anna Moeller, Ph.D., also presented on a joint…
Governor Kevin Stitt issued statement in response to events in Okmulgee, OK
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, Governor Kevin Stitt issued the following statement: “This is the direct effect of the broken system created by the McGirt decision. Without jurisdictional clarity, we are left with a patchwork system and heightened tensions. I am glad…
Gov. Stitt signed Executive Order 2023-32, creating the One Oklahoma Task Force to provide the Governor, Legislature, Tribal leaders, and congressional delegation with legislative and regulatory recommendations
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, the One Oklahoma Task Force will develop and submit a report that contains: Legislative and regulatory recommendations to address the effects of the McGirt decision; Uniform cross-deputization and jail agreements; and Any other recommendations relevant to the…
Assistant Chief Seratte will soon leave to assume the position of Chief of Police in Abilene, Texas, police officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the statement, Assistant Chief Seratte reportedly began his law enforcement career in 1993 and joined the Lawton Police Department in January 2000. Assistant Chief Seratte reportedly began as a patrol officer and Field Training Officer in the Uniform Division and…
Beginning December 26, 2023, new residents in the City of Lawton will be able to set up utility accounts online, officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, this is mostly in effort to increase efficiency and promote world-class customer service. Previously, anyone wanting to establish an account to have water turned on in the City of Lawton would have to come to City Hall…
The City of Lawton announced the Holiday Schedule
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, bulk collection for residents in Area 1 will begin on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, with bulk collection now beginning in each area on the respective Mondays beginning January 2024. Here’s the Holiday Schedule: Sunday, December 24: The…
This year’s holiday deer season will be open for 14 days from Dec. 18-31 statewide except the area west of U.S. 83 in the Panhandle, ODWC officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, if a hunter has harvested the maximum combined limit of six deer for the year’s regular deer seasons, the hunter may still take two antlerless deer during Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun Season because they are considered bonus…
