Lawton celebrates employee excellence with decades-themed awards banquet
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton recently hosted its annual Employee Awards Banquet, a lively evening filled with celebration, recognition, and a fun throwback to past decades. Employees embraced the theme by dressing in styles from the groovy ’70s, rad ’80s, and nostalgic ’90s,…
Lawton police department seeks public help to find missing woman with dementia
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 68-year-old Phyllis Wolf, who has been reported missing since late last night. Wolf was last seen in the 900 block of NW 13th Street, wearing a grey shirt, blue sweat…
Lawton fire department celebrates success of community fire safety scavenger hunt
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department, in partnership with the Lawton Public Library, recently hosted a Fire Safety Scavenger Hunt that brought together families and community members for a day of education and fun. The event, held on June 2, was praised for its…
Oklahoma Transportation Commission to meet June 2, discuss key projects and budget
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, at the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St. The meeting is open to the public and media, with a livestream available online. Among the agenda items,…
OHP trooper unharmed after collision on wet I-35 near Pauls Valley
Oklahoma – Trooper Noe Martinez (#491) escaped serious injury after a collision on Interstate 35 near Pauls Valley on Sunday, May 25. Trooper Martinez was parked on the shoulder attending to a previous accident involving a hydroplaning vehicle when another driver lost control and struck…
Governor Kevin Stitt signs key legislation advancing tax cuts, business growth, and education reform
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt celebrated the close of a productive legislative session by signing several major bills aimed at boosting Oklahoma’s economy, supporting businesses, and improving education. Among the highlights, Stitt approved a quarter-point reduction in the personal income tax and a plan to…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reminds boaters of summer safety tips after busy drowning season
Oklahoma – As summer approaches, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is urging residents to prioritize safety while enjoying lakes and waterways. Last year, OHP responded to 19 drowning incidents from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Thankfully, there were no drownings reported this Memorial…
Lawton Police highlight DUI training for new recruits, stress dangers of impaired driving
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced the completion of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) by its recruit Class 2025-22, following an intensive Traffic Block training module. The training is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to prepare future officers to address impaired driving…
Man, who frequently used physicaI punshment on his girIfriend’s child, beating the 1-year-old for typical toddIer behavior, then claimed it wasn’t his fauIt and prevented the woman from calling 911 after infIicting fataI injuries, was convicted
Indiana – An Indiana man was ordered to spend the next forty five years behind bars after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including one count of negIect of a dependent resuIting in death and two counts of negIect of a dependent. The defendant’s, 27-year-old Rona, conviction…
Child dies after being Iocked in a vehicIe with her parent, who poIice believe died by taking his own Iife after fataIIy shooting the 9-year-old in the backseat: police
Georgia – A small Georgia community is grappling with tragedy after a parent and his child, 9, were found dead in a parked vehicIe on Tuesday evening. Georgia authorities are investigating the deaths as a suspected murder-suicide. At approximately 7:45 p.m. on May 27, 2025,…
OHP holds promotional pinning ceremony honoring 14 employees including new Chief and multiple lieutenants
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol celebrated a major milestone with a promotional pinning ceremony recognizing 14 employees for their recent advancements. The event, held on May 27, was a special occasion where friends and family joined to pin new badges and rank insignia on…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol escorts 1.1 million-pound turbine to new power plant near Stillwater
Oklahoma – Troopers from Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Troop S successfully escorted an oversized load — a massive 1.1 million-pound turbine — from Perry to a new power plant west of Stillwater this week. The operation required detailed logistics and careful planning, as it involved one…
