Woman Shot During Armed Robbery in Edmond, Suspect on the Run
EDMOND, OK — The Edmond Police Department responded to an armed robbery at 533 NW 176th Terrace early Sunday morning, where a woman was shot in the chest. Authorities arrived at the scene around 2:40 a.m. to find the victim critically injured. The woman’s current…
Oklahoma Bill Proposes Criminalizing Possession of Stolen Shopping Carts, Sparks Debate
Lawton, OK — A new bill proposed by Oklahoma state Rep. Rande Worthen is sparking controversy as it seeks to make it a criminal offense to possess a shopping cart removed from a store’s parking area. House Bill 1689 (HB 1689) would impose penalties of…
Oklahoma Senator Proposes Bills to Address Eviction Process and Tenant Rights
Lawton, OK– In an effort to address the state’s high eviction rates and protect tenants’ rights, Oklahoma Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has introduced two bills for the 2025 legislative session aimed at reforming the state’s eviction laws. Oklahoma currently ranks sixth in the nation…
Former OSU Student Sues Stillwater Police Over Alleged Unlawful Arrest and Strip Search
STILLWATER, Okla. — A former Oklahoma State University student, Claire Hosterman, is suing the City of Stillwater and its police department after claiming she was unlawfully arrested and subjected to an illegal strip search by officers in September 2022. Hosterman’s lawsuit alleges that Stillwater police…
Oklahoma City Faces Growing Homelessness Crisis, But Efforts to Address It Continue
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Key to Home partners were up early Thursday morning, conducting the city’s annual Point in Time count. This survey, which tracks both sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness, aims to capture a snapshot of the crisis on a single day each…
Oklahoma Lawmaker Pushes Resolution to Amend Blaine Amendment, Spark Debate Over Public Funding and Religion
Lawton, OK— A resolution introduced by an Oklahoma lawmaker is igniting a renewed debate over the separation of church and state, as it seeks to amend a section of the state constitution that prevents public funds from being used to support religious organizations. Representative Mickey…
Tribes Intervene in Lawsuits Against Oklahoma District Attorneys Over Jurisdictional Dispute
Oklahoma City, OK— The Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Nations have announced their intervention in support of lawsuits filed against two Oklahoma district attorneys, Matt Ballard and Carol Iski, over allegations that they have violated federal law by attempting to prosecute defendants who are members of…
Lawton Man Arrested in Convenience Store Burglary, Released on Bond
LAWTON, Okla. – A man accused of burglarizing a local convenience store is out on bond following his arrest on January 22, according to court documents. Roman Redelk, 36, was taken into custody after Lawton Police say he broke into a convenience store in the…
Scholarship Opportunities Available for Comanche County Students
LAWTON, Okla. — The Lawton Community Foundation Scholars Program, along with several other scholarship opportunities, is now accepting applications for Comanche County students. These scholarships aim to provide financial support to students pursuing higher education and vocational training. Among the various scholarship opportunities, the Oklahoma…
Man Who Escaped Caddo County Courthouse Back in Custody, Faces Additional Charges
LAWTON, Okla. – Authorities in Caddo County have confirmed that a man who escaped from the county courthouse on Monday evening is now back in custody. Levi Yeahpu, 32, was apprehended this afternoon after a coordinated search effort involving the Caddo County Sheriff’s Office, Anadarko…
Lawton Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Child Molestation
LAWTON, Okla. — A Lawton man was sentenced today after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2017 incident in which he was accused of molesting a 5-year-old girl. Anthony A. Manuel, 42, entered his guilty plea in court, admitting to the sexual abuse of…
Lawton Files Foreclosure Petitions After Questionable Property Sales
LAWTON, Okla. – The City of Lawton has filed seven foreclosure petitions after a series of questionable property transactions involving a nonprofit organization, the Great Plains Improvement Foundation. These properties, which were initially part of a program aimed at providing affordable housing, were sold without…
