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…
Governor Stitt announced his appointment of Vest to serve as the Director of Oklahoma Emergency Management, state officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, Annie Vest reportedly assumed the role of mitigation and disaster planning lead at the Tulsa-based infrastructure and engineering consulting firm Freese and Nichols in 2022. Responsible for emergency management consulting and resilience planning, Vest provides disaster-related services to…
Construction Line Supervisor Dawdy received the Employee Spotlight Award from City Manager Ratliff for his swift response to a recent incident, city officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, Construction Line Supervisor Dawdy and a colleague were reportedly on a site not long ago, addressing an issue, when he spotted a woman who had fallen out of a wheelchair. Acting quickly, he secured her back into…
Governor Kevin Stitt announced his appointment of Humphries to serve as district attorney for District 4, which encompasses Canadian, Garfield, Kingfisher, Blaine, and Grant Counties
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, Tommy Humphries reportedly served as the Canadian County assistant district attorney since 2017, working alongside District Attorney Mike Fields in the operation and oversight of the district attorney offices in Canadian, Garfield, Kingfisher, Blaine and Grant Counties….
