Governor Kevin Stitt receives financial examination report for Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has received the initial financial examination report for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Prepared by CPA David Greenwell, the report offers a transparent review of the department’s financial operations, identifies a projected supplemental funding…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol conducts seatbelt enforcement in Comanche County during Click It or Ticket campaign
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), in partnership with the Lawton Police Department and Comanche County Sheriff’s Office, carried out a seatbelt saturation enforcement from sunrise to sunset yesterday as part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign. During the operation, several drivers…
Lawton police join Click It or Ticket campaign to promote seatbelt safety
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is actively participating in the nationwide Click It or Ticket campaign, a safety initiative led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The campaign aims to encourage all drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts, a simple yet crucial…
Lawton police investigate accident at SW 38 and Lee
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a traffic accident with injuries that occurred at the intersection of SW 38 and Lee. According to the department’s Traffic Unit, the occupants of the involved vehicles reported minor injuries. The eastbound and westbound lanes were…
Lawton holds successful trash off event with strong community support
Lawton, OK – The city of Lawton celebrated another successful Trash Off event on May 19, bringing residents together to safely dispose of bulk and hazardous waste. City officials thanked everyone who participated by bringing items to the designated drop-off site, helping keep the community…
Woman ‘vioIated the trust of a student, a schooI, and an entire community’ after engaging in indcent acts with the mlnor in her cIassroom before schooI started, even on the morning of her arrest: police
Florida – A Florida woman, 27-year-old B. Andersen, was arrested and charged with three counts of unlawfuI se-ual activity with a minor. The arrest followed an investigation by Florida authorities into allegations of an lnappropriate reIationship between the educator and a male student. According to…
Husband claims he disabIed his spouse’s parent and beat the elderly man to death because the victim kiIIed the woman and he feared for his own life, after kiIIing both: DA
Tennessee – Tennessee authorities announced the arrest of 35-year-old husband, Mathew, in connection with the deaths of his spouse, 30-year-old RacheI and his father-in-Iaw, 62-year-old Davld. The defendant was indicted by a Grand Jury on two counts of first-degree murder and is currently held at the…
Oklahoma leaders announce tax cut, infrastructure investments, and business reforms in new budget agreement
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, alongside Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton and House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, has unveiled a sweeping agreement aimed at cutting taxes, investing in major infrastructure projects, and enacting reforms to bolster the state’s pro-business climate. At the heart of…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reminds drivers to prioritize safety after semi blocks off-ramp on Turner Turnpike
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is using a recent roadside incident as a reminder for all motorists to exercise better judgment when dealing with vehicle issues on busy highways. According to OHP, a semi-truck driver caused a traffic disruption on Wednesday after stopping…
Local 5th grader leads successful community cleanup effort in Lawton
Lawton, OK – A fifth-grade student from Crosby Park Elementary is being recognized for her inspiring leadership in organizing a community cleanup that collected over 300 pounds of trash in Lawton. Serenity, a student with a passion for environmental stewardship, recently won a regional essay…
City of Lawton employees honored for decades of dedicated service
Lawton, OK – Eight City of Lawton employees were recently recognized by the Oklahoma Municipal League for their exceptional commitment to municipal service, each celebrating a significant milestone—25 years of serving the Lawton community. The honorees received certificates and commemorative pins in recognition of their…
Lawton Fire Department’s focus on intensive training proves vital during recent emergencies
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department continues to distinguish itself through a deep-rooted commitment to advanced training—an approach that exceeds basic standards and prepares its teams for the most demanding emergencies. This dedication was evident in recent life-saving incidents and natural disaster responses. Each…
