City Manager Ratliff presented the Lawton Fire Department’s Lieutenant Foss with the True North Award after going above and beyond on a distress call
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, the Lawton Fire Department received a distress call about a stranded climber, and Lieutenant Foss stepped up, personally climbing the rope to bring the individual to safety. Lieutenant Foss also gave his own sweatshirt to the cold…
City Hall is installing an X-ray machine for screening bags, effective as of December 12, 2023, officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, this will reportedly reinforce security protocols within the building. City officials also said that the X-ray machine will screen purses and backpacks, while a walk-through metal detector identifies metallic items on individuals. Security cameras will monitor the…
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation resigned effective immediately, state officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the statement, the decision was accepted unanimously by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, the agency’s advisory, administrative and policy-making body. Dr. Strong was the Department’s 18th Director and had served as Director since 2016. ODWC Assistant Director Wade Free was…
Gov. Stitt celebrated the launch of the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program and revealed the Oklahoma Tax Commission received over 30,000 submissions within the first 90 minutes of launch
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, The Oklahoma Tax Commission, alongside Merit, began accepting applications on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Approximately 140 accredited schools have been registered to participate. Signed into law by Governor Stitt in May 2023, the Parental…
Starting Monday, December 11, 2023, NW 40th Street, from NW Cache Road south to NW Oak Avenue, will experience multiple lane closures lasting approximately two weeks
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, these closures are necessary for pavement repair resulting from the recent installation of a new waterline. The repair work will be executed in three phases, focusing on one lane at a time, allowing one lane in each…
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce in partnership with the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority and Ardmore Development Authority announced the creation of the Rapid Community Response Program
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, this program reportedly utilizes withholding taxes collected from Michelin and allows Commerce to administer these funds to assist Ardmore and surrounding communities to retain as many employees in the region as possible while also assisting known Oklahoman…
Mayor Pro Tempore Warren named the December Citizens of the Month on behalf of Mayor Stan Booker at Tuesday’s City Council meeting
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, both individuals, Marsha Thomas and Martha McCartney, have been beacons of commitment, creativity, and service to the Lawton Community Theatre for a combined 40 years. Per reports, Thomas initiated her journey in 2013, showcasing her remarkable talents as…
The OSDH Rapid Start program provides equitable access to prevention, care and PrEP medications to clients in rural areas, state officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, the impact of the HIV epidemic has been profound, affecting individuals, families and entire communities across the globe. In our state, an estimated 8,800 individuals have HIV and approximately 17% (1 in 6) are unaware of their…
The City of Lawton is excited to announce the kick-off of the On Target, On Time: 10 Wins for Citizens project
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, First on the list is a stretch of road on Rogers Lane near east Cache Creek. The first round of roads to be overlaid were awarded to Ellsworth Construction, who came in well below engineer’s original estimates…
The City of Lawton’s Utility Services Department will temporarily close on November 30, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., city officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, payments can be made online or dropped in the drop box located at City Hall. Starting or stopping an account will be on hold until after 1 p.m. Utility Services recognizes the importance of uninterrupted services for…
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation monitors the pheasant population by conducting two annual surveys, officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, because these roadside surveys produce low observation numbers, they can have a wide degree of variability. But the consistency of the survey methodology over time allows us to interpret the information on a historical scale. Data collected…
Hunters who legally harvest a deer during any of this year’s deer seasons can donate the meat to feed hungry Oklahomans, officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, you just have to deliver the deer to the nearest participating meat processor (listed below) after you check in the deer. To help with processing charges, each donator is asked to contribute a tax-deductible $10 to assist with…
