Lawton police raise funds for Special Olympics through successful Tip-A-Cop event with Texas Roadhouse and community support
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked Texas Roadhouse, outside law enforcement agencies and community members after a Tip-A-Cop fundraising event raised money for the Special Olympics program. In a social media post, the department described the event as a tremendous success and expressed…
Lawton man charged after police catch him going through vehicles following foot pursuit on East Gore Boulevard
Lawton, OK – A man was arrested in Lawton after police responded to a report of someone going through vehicles in a parking lot on East Gore Boulevard. The Lawton Police Department said patrol officers were called to the 3500 block of East Gore Boulevard…
Lawton to upgrade playground equipment at eight parks starting in January 2027
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton will begin its fourth round of park improvements in January 2027, replacing outdated playground equipment at eight parks across the city. The upgrades will include Harold Park, Francis Curb Park, Country Club Heights Park, East Side Park, Patterson…
Lawton police investigate shots fired call in southwest Lawton, all parties accounted for as investigation remains active
Lawton, OK – Lawton police are investigating a shots-fired call reported in southwest Lawton on October 9, 2026, after officers responded to the 3300 block of SW Salinas, according to the Lawton Police Department. The department’s Uniform Division responded to the scene following the report…
Construction continues on Lawton Animal Welfare facility as project reaches 30% to 40% completion, remains on track for spring 2027 opening
Lawton, OK – Construction on the new Lawton Animal Welfare Facility is continuing as the project reaches an estimated 30% to 40% completion, with crews making progress on the main addition and a separate storage building. According to the City of Lawton, the main addition…
Gov. Stitt calls for relief, says ‘Oklahoma should ease burdens to provide relief for Americans trying to feed their families’ after requesting 120-day pause on dyed diesel enforcement
Oklahoma – “Oklahoma feeds the world, however our farmers and ranchers are facing unprecedented challenges as we head into harvest season,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said as he called for temporary relief from enforcement involving dyed diesel fuel, arguing that rising fuel costs are putting…
Lawton police issue traffic alerts as Spirit of Survival bicycle tour and race bring lane restrictions and road closures
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department issued traffic alerts ahead of the Spirit of Survival Bicycle Tour and the Spirit of Survival Race, warning motorists about lane restrictions and road closures connected to the events. As part of the bicycle tour, East Gore Boulevard…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt announces major energy leadership change as secretary prepares to step down, promises continued push for oil and gas development and next generation energy innovation
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that Energy and Environment Secretary Jeff Starling will step down from his position on Oct. 3, with Chris Schinnerer set to replace him for the remainder of Stitt’s term. Starling has served as Oklahoma’s secretary of energy and…
Lawton police ask public for help locating wanted man with Comanche County warrant, warn public not to attempt to apprehend him
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man identified as Eric Shawn Cable. According to the department, Cable is wanted on a Comanche County warrant, CM 2026-1798. Police described Cable as a Native American male…
Oklahoma AG Drummond warns Sec. Rubio of pharmaceutical supply chain threat after Chinese business with ties to fentanyl manufacturers exploited federal oversight gaps, calls it a “national security risk”
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Secretary of State Marco Rubio about what he describes as a national security risk involving Chinese businesses and the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. Drummond joined attorneys general from 19 other states in a letter to Rubio…
Lawton police respond to armed standoff after suspect fires shotgun and multiple shots toward officers during welfare check
Lawton, OK – Lawton police responded to an armed standoff following a welfare check at a residence in the 5200 block of NW Ashby, where officers say multiple shots were fired from inside the home toward officers. The incident happened Sept. 19, 2026, when officers…
Oklahoma Sen. Lankford bIasts Obamacare after GAO findings, says millions of Americans are “forced each year to pay for elective abortion coverage” they do not want or agree with
Oklahoma – “As suspected, we now know that millions of Americans are forced each year to pay for elective abortion coverage that they do not want or agree with,” Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said after a new federal watchdog report found that hundreds of Affordable…
