Lawton fire crews respond to Republic Paperboard fire with no injuries reported
Lawton, OK – According to the statement, Lawton Fire Department crews are currently responding to a fire at Republic Paperboard. Officials confirmed no injuries have been reported, and firefighters will remain on scene to provide support as needed. Authorities clarified that this incident is not…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol honors trooper on retirement after 27 years of service
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced the retirement of Trooper Keith Teel #792 after 27 years of service to the state. Trooper Teel joined the 50th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy in January 1998. His first assignment was with Troop E in Coal County before…
Lawton citizens academy participants train with fire department during week 4
Lawton, OK – Week four of the Lawton Citizens Academy gave participants a firsthand look at the work of the Lawton Fire Department. Fire Chief Jared Williams and his team provided a hands-on experience, allowing attendees to ride in the bucket of a ladder truck,…
Lawton police warn residents about phone scam involving fake emergencies
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department issued a warning after receiving reports of a phone scam targeting residents in the area. According to police, callers have been pretending to be medical personnel and claiming that a family member has been in an accident. In…
Woman took her anger out on her boyfriend’s chiIdren, 3 and 5, and was jeaIous of their mom because she beIieved the man was unfaithfuI to her before she kiIIed them, then told a friend both died the same way by accidentaI causes: DA
Colorado – A Colorado woman is currently on trial, facing two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of abuse of a c-rpse in connection with the deaths of her former husband’s chiIdren, 5-year-old Je sus and 3-year-old Yesennia. The children were reported missing in…
Dad, whose child’s vitaI functions began to faiI following severe negIect by him and his wife, who bIamed the child’s condition on her ‘attention deficit hyperactivity disorder’, was convicted
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin parent was convicted last week after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including chronic negIect of a child resuIting in great bodiIy harm, according to court records and local reporting. The felony conviction stems from the near-starvation of his child, 15, who…
Semi hits unoccupied vehicle left on I-35 near Guthrie after driver struck deer
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a semi-truck collided with an unoccupied vehicle on Interstate 35 near Guthrie early Wednesday morning. Troopers said the incident occurred around 4 a.m. after the vehicle’s driver struck a deer, leaving the car disabled in the middle…
Lawton accepting applications to fill vacant Ward 1 City Council seat following resignation
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced it is accepting applications to fill the Ward 1 City Council seat after the official resignation of Mary Ann Hankins-Booker. City officials confirmed the resignation took place during a meeting Monday night. Applications for the vacant seat…
Lawton police sergeant and firefighter assist stranded driver with flat tire on Lee Blvd
Lawton, OK – Earlier this week,, a stranded driver on Lee Boulevard in Lawton received timely assistance from two first responders who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Sgt. Kilgore with the Lawton Police Department and Firefighter Pipkin with the…
Oklahoma Transportation Commission celebrates rise to No. 4 in national bridge rankings and greenlights $92 million in highway projects
Oklahoma – At its recent meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission received an update on the state’s national bridge condition ranking, upcoming infrastructure projects, and a new community engagement initiative. Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Executive Director Tim Gatz informed commissioners that Oklahoma climbed to No….
Oklahoma Highway Patrol honors retiring lieutenant after 25 years of service
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recognized Lt. Johnny Crisp on his retirement following 25 years of service to the state. Lt. Crisp, a graduate of the 52nd OHP Academy, served in Troop A (Oklahoma City), Troop ES (Executive Security), Troop R (Capitol), and Troop…
Citizens Academy participants learn about Lawton Police Department and Animal Welfare operations
Lawton, OK – Week three of the Citizens Academy gave participants an inside look at the work of the Lawton Police Department, highlighting its proactive policing, investigative efforts, and community outreach programs. Attendees also learned about the operations of Lawton Animal Welfare, including how the…
