Construction progress continues at McMahon Auditorium as project moves toward 2026 completion
Lawton, OK – Exciting progress continued at McMahon Auditorium, where the exterior of the new addition has begun to take shape with outer walls in place and new windows installed at the front of the building. Inside, crews completed the framework, offering the first look…
Citizens Academy participants learned about Municipal Court and City Attorney’s Office during week 10
Lawton, OK – Week 10 of the Lawton Citizens Academy gave participants an inside look at the Municipal Court and the City Attorney’s Office. Attendees learned about the process of handling citations and the legal guidance provided to departments throughout the city. The session offered…
Governor Stitt appointed new Chief Advisor for Health and Mental Health and Director of Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Clay Bullard as the Chief Advisor for Health and Mental Health and the Director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA). Bullard, a healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience, has built his career…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol attended Criminal Justice Day at University of Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol attended the University of Central Oklahoma’s Criminal Justice Day on Thursday, October 3. Troopers spent the day engaging with high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement. The event provided students an opportunity to learn…
Traffic collision at 11th and Washington damages power pole, restricts traffic to one lane
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department’s Traffic Units responded to a collision at 11th Street and Washington Avenue on Thursday, October 3. The crash resulted in damage to a nearby power pole, prompting Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) crews to respond and repair…
Man and his wife would punish their chiId by picking him up by his Iegs and throwing him to the fIoor until he stopped moving, beat him until the 10-year-old soiIed himseIf and then refused to cIean the child, infIicting fataI injuries; charged
Texas – A Texas man and his spouse were taken into custody earlier this week and are now charged with capitaI murder in connection with the death of their adop ted chiId. Texas authorities say the 10-year-oId victim, MichaeI, was found unresponsive last month in the…
Father who denied knowIedge and expressed confusion about how his 1-month-oId sustained the severe injuries, only to Iater admit to vioIentIy handIing the chiId and striking his head muItipIe times, resuIting in his death, is charged
Texas – A Texas man was taken into custody last week and charged with capitaI murder following the death of his chiId in Texas. The 1-month-oId had been found unconscious and unresponsive last month at the family’s residence in Texas. Emergency responders initiated life-saving measures…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reminds drivers to slow down after trooper’s cruiser sideswiped in construction zone
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol urged motorists to remain alert and cautious in work zones after a trooper’s vehicle was sideswiped on Interstate 35 near Goldsby. Officials said Trooper Chandler Lipe was in a construction zone on Wednesday when crews had just begun placing…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers recognized at MADD banquet for efforts against impaired driving
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced that several of its troopers were honored at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) banquet for their work in combating impaired driving. Among those recognized were Captain Ronnie Hampton, Trooper Summer Smith, Trooper Levi Eaton, Lieutenant Lisa Jorgensen,…
Lawton bulk waste service paused for week 5, collection to resume in area 1 on Oct. 6
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced that there would be no regular bulk waste pickup during week 5. City officials said the service would resume with Area 1 during the week of Oct. 6–10. Residents are encouraged to check the city’s waste collection…
Pedestrian struck in accident at 8th and Lee Blvd, roadway reopened after investigation
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reported that a vehicle and pedestrian accident occurred at 8th and Lee Blvd., leading to the closure of westbound lanes on Wednesday. According to police, the Traffic Unit responded to the scene to investigate the crash. During the…
Mom told poIice she was trying to manage on her own as a singIe parent after her 1-year-old died and ‘appeared to act surprised’ when she was told that the chiId had been dead for a significant period of time; charged
Indiana – An Indiana parent was indicted on muItiple feIony negIect charges after Indiana authorities found her 1-year-oId chiId, Jassper, dead inside the family trailer. The parent, 28-year-old S. lgou, faces two counts of negIect of a dependent resulting in death and three additional counts…
