Turner Turnpike reopens after semi-truck crash near Bristow causes temporary closure
Oklahoma – A crash involving a commercial motor vehicle temporarily shut down eastbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike (I-44) near mile marker 200, just east of Bristow, on Sunday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision occurred in the…
Dozens of pets find forever homes during adoption event at Lawton Farmers Market
Lawton, OK – Lawton Animal Welfare is celebrating a major success after 18 dogs and 10 cats were adopted during a special event at the Lawton Farmers Market, turning a typical Saturday into a day full of hope, healing, and new beginnings. The adoption event,…
Search and rescue ends safely after overnight effort to locate missing kayakers on Jed Johnson Lake
Lawton, OK – A potentially dangerous situation at Jed Johnson Lake ended safely after emergency crews completed a search for two kayakers whose boat reportedly capsized late Sunday night. According to the Lawton Fire Department, crews were dispatched after receiving reports that a kayak had…
Man told police he arrived at his girIfriend’s home only to find the woman, who called him jeaIous after he accused her of infideIity, together with another man before he kiIIed him, then claimed it was unintentional
Indiana – An Indiana man was formally charged with murder and residentiaI entry earlier this month in connection with the fatal shooting of 26‑year‑old D. TimberIake. According to court documents, the defendant, 19-year-old J. Jatt,allegedly entered an Indiana residence in April this year at about…
ChiId dies after his mom foIIowed the 4-year-old who ran toward the basement when the parent seriousIy injured his older sibIing, only to be kicked down the stairs by the woman and then repeatedIy sttabbed: police
Illinois – An Illinois parent was arrested last week after police say she kiIIed her chiId, J. WaIIace, and severely injured his older sibIings with a large bIade before igniting a fire in the family’s home. She appeared in court on Sunday, facing fourteen felony…
Lawton to host LGM Lawton 2025 with fitness, fun, and fresh produce
Lawton, OK – The community is invited to celebrate health and wellness at LGM Lawton 2025, taking place this Saturday, July 12, at the Lawton Farmers Market, located at 77 SW 4th Street. Festivities begin at 8 a.m. with the annual Tomato Festival, followed by…
Lawton Animal Welfare waives adoption fees to help pets find homes
Lawton, OK – Lawton Animal Welfare has announced that all adoption fees will be waived from Saturday, July 12 through Friday, July 19, as part of an initiative to help shelter animals find permanent, loving homes. The only potential cost to adopters is a refundable…
Work underway to replace water pipe at 67th and Cache in Lawton
Lawton, OK – Lawton city crews have begun replacing a leaking 24-inch water pipe at the intersection of 67th Street and Cache Road. The new pipe is being installed through a bore casing to address issues with the aging infrastructure. Officials said the pipe installation…
Lawton police investigators fatal collision near 46th and Roger’s Lane
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department investigated a fatal vehicle collision that occurred near 46th and Roger’s Lane on July 8, 2025. Rogers Lane eastbound was closed starting at 10:00 a.m. to allow for the investigation. All parties involved were accounted for, and the…
Oklahoma Transportation Commission approves $930 million county road and bridge improvement plan for 2026–2030
Oklahoma – At its Monday meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030. The updated five-year plan allocates nearly $930 million toward critical upgrades to county roads and bridges across all 77…
Lawton Police Department announces Junior Citizens Police Academy for July 21–25
Lawton, OK — The Lawton Police Department is inviting local youth to register for its upcoming Junior Citizens Police Academy (Jr. CPA), scheduled for July 21 through July 25. The weeklong program offers participants an inside look at various police divisions and operations, including the…
Lawton firefighters respond to structure fire on Smith Avenue
Lawton, OK – Fire crews with the Lawton Fire Department are currently battling a structure fire in the 1300 block of Smith Avenue, according to an alert issued by the department on Monday. Officials are urging residents to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel…
