Governor Stitt’s Post-Graduation Plan Proposal Sparks Debate in Oklahoma
Lawton, OK – Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma has caused a stir following recent comments suggesting that high school students should be required to have a post-graduation plan in order to receive their diploma. In an interview with KOKH Fox 25, Stitt proposed that students…
Oklahoma City Man Arrested in Connection with December Homicide
Oklahoma City, OK – A man has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred nearly two weeks ago near 4th Street and Kentucky, following a public plea by authorities for information. On December 20, Oklahoma City police responded to a shooting call and…
Oklahoma City Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Okarche
Oklahoma City, OK – A 74-year-old woman from Oklahoma City died Thursday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash along Oklahoma Highway 3 near Okarche. The incident occurred just before 3:20 p.m. when Veronica Higgins was traveling westbound on the highway. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol,…
Fort Sill Conducts Prescribed Burn on East Range
Lawton, OK – On January 2, Fort Sill officials carried out a prescribed burn on the installation’s East Range. The burn, conducted in the early morning hours, was part of routine land management efforts aimed at reducing wildfire risks and maintaining healthy ecosystems on the…
Lawton Police Department Optimistic About Lower DUI Numbers After New Year’s Eve
Lawton, OK — The Lawton Police Department (LPD) is hopeful that impaired driving incidents will see a significant decline after New Year’s Eve, as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing fatal accidents during the holiday season. While the exact number of impaired drivers…
Oklahoma Turnpike Tolls See 15% Increase as Expansion Plans Move Forward
Lawton, OK – Starting January 1, 2025, drivers traveling on Oklahoma’s turnpike system will face a 15% toll rate increase. This adjustment marks the twelfth toll hike since the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) was established in 1953. Joe Echelle, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Turnpike…
Gunfire Erupts in Southwest Oklahoma City Early New Year’s Morning
Oklahoma City, OK — A surprising turn of events unfolded just over an hour after the New Year rang in, as gunfire broke out in Southwest Oklahoma City, prompting a police response to a domestic disturbance call. Around 1:30 a.m. on January 1, officers with…
Oklahoma Law Enforcement Cracks Down on DUI During New Year’s Celebrations
Lawton, OK – As the new year was ushered in, law enforcement agencies across Oklahoma ramped up efforts to keep impaired drivers off the streets. With New Year’s Eve typically being a night of heavy celebrations fueled by alcohol and even medical marijuana, authorities warned…
Oklahoma County Wins Legal Opinion on Zoning Dispute with Oklahoma City Over New Jail Construction
Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma County has secured a significant legal opinion from the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, affirming the county’s immunity from Oklahoma City’s zoning powers in the ongoing dispute over the construction of a new county jail. The opinion, released by Attorney General…
Oklahoma Senators Push for Minimum Wage Increase Amid Rising Living Costs
Lawton, OK — As the filing deadline for fiscal bills passes, two state senators are working to address what they see as a growing economic gap for Oklahoma’s low-wage workers. Senators Carri Hicks and Nikki Nice are pushing for legislative changes aimed at raising the…
Wildewood Residents Raise Concerns Over Traffic and Safety in Proposed Development Near Neighborhood
Oklahoma City, OK – At a recent Oklahoma City Council meeting, members found themselves divided over a proposed rezoning request that could lead to a new residential development near the Wildewood neighborhood. The developers are seeking approval to rezone a vacant field located near I-235…
Six Injured in EMBARK Bus and Truck Collision in Southeast Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK – Authorities are investigating a collision involving an EMBARK bus and a truck that occurred earlier today in southeast Oklahoma City. The crash, which took place near SE 27th and Walnut, resulted in six individuals being transported to a local hospital with injuries….
