Lawton police investigating homicide after deadly incident on NE Arlington
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on June 6 in the 100 block of NE Arlington. According to police, officers responded to the area after receiving a report of a possible shooting. As the investigation progressed, authorities determined…
Gov. Stitt says Trump endorsement exposed AG Drummond, claims he “turned his back on Oklahoma and showed his true colors”
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement criticizing Attorney General Gentner Drummond over his opposition to a major economic development project planned for Inola, describing the effort as one of the largest projects in Oklahoma history. In the statement, Stitt said the project, which…
Lawton Police Department urges drivers to follow traffic controls in Parkridge and Lee Boulevard construction zone
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is reminding drivers to follow posted traffic controls and detour routes in the construction area near Parkridge and Lee Boulevard following reports of dangerous driving behaviors in the zone. According to the department, officers have recently received reports…
Fort Sill Boulevard roadway repairs continue between Ferris Avenue and Rogers Lane with lane shifts expected through summer
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is advising drivers of ongoing construction work along Fort Sill Boulevard as roadway repairs continue between Ferris Avenue and Rogers Lane. According to the Lawton Oklahoma City Government, Ellsworth Construction is currently completing roadway repair work in the…
Volunteers remove 680 pounds of trash from Numu Creek during Stream Clean Saturday in major cleanup effort
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton highlighted a major community cleanup effort after volunteers removed 680 pounds of litter from Numu Creek during Stream Clean Saturday. According to the Lawton Oklahoma City Government, the event brought together community members who worked to help protect…
Governor Kevin Stitt reacts to chaotic anti-ICE protests in New Jersey, defends law enforcement response and says “we don’t tolerate this behavior in Oklahoma”
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued a public statement emphasizing support for law enforcement and warning against unlawful protest activity following reports of violent unrest connected to anti-ICE demonstrations in Newark, New Jersey. Stitt’s comments came after Fox News reported that anti-immigration enforcement protests outside…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers assist multiple law enforcement agencies in locating and saving young girl connected to Texas non-custodial kidnapping suspect
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported that troopers assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in locating and apprehending a non-custodial kidnapping suspect connected to an incident originating in Smith County, Texas. According to OHP, the Texas U.S. Marshals Service notified Oklahoma authorities that the…
Lawton Police Department arrests woman in connection with homicide investigation after suspect confesses to killing
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced an update in a homicide investigation that began earlier this month after a deceased individual was discovered at a residence. On May 8, 2026, emergency responders were dispatched to 705 SW Washington in reference to a deceased…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers visit elementary students for safety education and community outreach
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recently visited an elementary classroom in Moore as part of a community outreach event focused on traffic safety and student engagement. According to officials, Lieutenant Heat Ragland along with Troopers Wright, McAlister, and Edsel met with students in Amy…
Lawton Fire Department color guard presents colors at Oklahoma City Thunder game
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department color guard received a special honor during a recent Oklahoma City Thunder matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, where they were invited to present the colors before tipoff in front of a packed arena. Members of the Lawton…
Oklahoma facility renamed in honor of late Lawton Police Chief James Smith following legislative effort
Lawton, OK – The Red Rock Correctional Center in Oklahoma will be renamed the Chief James Smith Correctional Center in honor of former James Smith, who served as police chief in Lawton until his death in January. The change was announced by the Oklahoma Department…
Oklahoma sees huge policy shift as Gov. Stitt signs major legislation package impacting health care and state government oversight while vetoing key bills
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed a wide-ranging package of legislation into law while issuing vetoes on four bills, according to an official release outlining final action on multiple measures affecting education, public safety, health care, transportation, and state governance. The signed legislation spans dozens…
