Oklahoma Governor Launches Secure Oklahoma NOW Initiative to Combat Terrorism Threats
Lawton, OK – On January 13, 2025, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order establishing the Secure Oklahoma NOW (Not on Our Watch) initiative, a comprehensive plan designed to strengthen the state’s defense against terrorism and enhance public safety. The executive order empowers the…
Motion for New Trial Filed in 1984 Geronimo Bank Robbery Case
Lawton, OK –Robert Grady Johnson, who has been serving a life sentence for his involvement in the 1984 Geronimo bank robbery that resulted in the deaths of four people, has filed a motion for a new trial. The motion, submitted to the court recently, cites…
Oklahoma Senate Bill 484 Seeks to Restrict Municipalities’ Role in Addressing Homelessness
Lawton, Okla. — A new bill introduced to the Oklahoma State Senate has raised concerns over the state’s approach to homelessness, as it would limit the ability of smaller municipalities to provide essential services to unhoused individuals. Senate Bill 484, authored by newly elected Senator…
Early Morning Apartment Fire at Mason Manor Displaces Residents
Oklahoma City, OK – Firefighters with the Oklahoma City Fire Department (OKCFD) responded to a major fire at Mason Manor Apartments, located at 6018 NW 23rd St, early Sunday morning. The fire, which broke out in the apartment complex’s breezeway, quickly spread to multiple units,…
Three Hospitalized After Overnight House Fire in Edmond
Edmond, OK — Three people were hospitalized following a house fire that broke out early Saturday morning near S Coltrane Road and Brownwood Lane. The fire, which occurred just after midnight, prompted an extensive emergency response from multiple fire departments. Fire crews from Edmond, Guthrie,…
Oklahoma Bill Seeks to Limit Homeless Services in Smaller Cities
Lawton, OK— A controversial new bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate seeks to ban cities with populations under 300,000 from providing homeless services, including shelters and outreach programs. Senate Bill 484, authored by Senator Lisa Standridge (R-Norman), would apply to all cities in the state…
Oklahoma City Firefighters Respond to House Fire in NW Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City , OK – Oklahoma City Fire Department (OKCFD) crews responded to a house fire Sunday evening in the northwest part of the city. The call came in around 9:20 p.m. reporting a fire near NW 8th and N Ellison Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters…
ODOT Urges Caution as Snowy Weather Hits Oklahoma
Lawton, OK – As snowy conditions affect parts of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding drivers to take extra precautions while traveling. The department announced that crews are actively working to treat roadways across the state, with particular attention on the southwest…
Comanche County Sheriff’s Department Issues Scam Alert to Public
Lawton, OK – The Comanche County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warning to residents regarding a new scam that is currently making the rounds. According to reports, scammers are using a spoofed phone number to impersonate sheriff’s department officials and trick people into giving up…
Parent of Central Middle School Student Speaks Out About Alleged Assault Incident
Lawton, OK – A parent of one of the students involved in an alleged assault at Central Middle School is speaking out about the emotional toll the incident has had on her family. The altercation, which occurred in mid-December, resulted in the arrest of two…
Lawton Man Arrested in Connection with 2017 Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl
Lawton, OK – Donovan Ray, a man wanted in connection with the 2017 rape of a 12-year-old girl, was arrested earlier this month following multiple tips from the public. Ray, who was featured on the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Ten Most Wanted List, became the seventh…
Winter Storm to Blanket Oklahoma with Snowfall Thursday into Friday
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma is bracing for a winter storm expected to move across the state from Thursday into Friday, bringing significant snow and cold temperatures. As the system tracks across Oklahoma, residents should prepare for a variety of snow conditions depending on their region….
