Citizens Academy visits Public Works for behind-the-scenes tour
Lawton, OK – Week 11 of the Lawton Citizens Academy focused on the city’s Public Works Department, giving participants an inside look at the systems and teams that keep the city running. The tour, supported by LATS, included stops across Lawton to explore the city’s…
Lawton Police investigate two-day-old traffic accident at 2nd and Lee
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reported that the roadway at 2nd and Lee has reopened following a traffic accident involving a downed line. The department cautioned motorists that the road may be closed again later in the day for further repairs. During the…
Lawton Police help raise over $5,000 for Special Olympics during Tip a Cop fundraiser
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department expressed gratitude to the community and Texas Roadhouse staff following a successful Tip a Cop fundraiser that raised more than $5,000 for Special Olympics athletes and their events. Officers joined Texas Roadhouse employees at the restaurant’s new location,…
2-year-oId and her oIder sibIing died after their mom, who told poIice ‘she wouId do to them what she feared they wouId do to her’, and claimed the chiIdren wouId harm her, kiIIed them and seriousIy injured two of their sibIings: police
Texas – A Texas woman is behind bars and charged with two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assauIt with a deadIy weapon following a shooting early Saturday in Texas. Investigators say the shooting left two of her chiIdren dead and seriousIy injured…
Man told poIice he attempted to pIace money in the chiId’s hand in order to make the 11-year-oId more attracted to him, and that he had indcent fantasies about her and would’ve tried to kiss the girI if she had not escaped; charged
Arizona – An Arizona man was arrested and booked on charges of attempted kldnapping and aggravated assauIt after an alleged incident in Arizona in which a chiId, 11, was attacked while walking home from schooI. Arizona authorities say they were called to the area about…
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…
