Former Lawton Police assistant chief Jack Partin remembered as department announces passing, graveside service set for Aug. 28
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced the death of former Assistant Chief Jack Partin, mourning the loss of a longtime member of the department’s leadership. The department shared the news with deep sadness and offered condolences to Partin’s family, friends, former colleagues and…
Lawton continues King Road rehabilitation project near Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton continued work on the King Road rehabilitation project at the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport as part of the city’s larger Capital Improvement Plan. The project is focused on the section of King Road located directly in front of…
Lawton-Fort Sill lands major defense expansion expected to generate $70 million in annual economic impact
Lawton, OK – A major defense industry expansion is moving forward in Lawton-Fort Sill after Leidos officially broke ground on Project New Heights, a development expected to bring new jobs, advanced manufacturing capabilities and an estimated $70 million in annual economic impact to the region….
Lawton Police seek help identifying two people in ongoing investigation
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals connected to an ongoing investigation. In a social media post, the department released photographs of the two individuals and asked residents to assist investigators by helping identify them….
Oklahoma troopers discover driver suffering medical emergency after minor crash near Jay and help save his life by performing CPR for 7 minutes
Oklahoma – Two Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers helped save a driver’s life after responding to a minor crash near Jay and discovering the driver was experiencing a medical emergency. On Aug. 3, Troop L Troopers Kainen Nance and Haven Clemons were dispatched to a crash…
Lawton Police gang intelligence unit gives presentation to Staff Judge Advocate office
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department’s Gang Intelligence Unit recently visited the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate to provide a presentation to its staff. The department thanked the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate for the opportunity to meet with its staff and…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt makes major leadership move, announces expanded role as state prepares for major changes coming to schools and new reading requirements
Oklahoma – Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields will also serve as Oklahoma secretary of Education while continuing in his current role. Stitt said Fields has demonstrated strong leadership since taking on his position as state superintendent and expressed…
Lawton mayor honors Purple Heart recipients with National Purple Heart Day proclamation
Lawton, OK – Mayor Stan Booker recognized the service and sacrifice of local Purple Heart recipients on Friday, Aug. 7, issuing a proclamation to Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 602 in observance of National Purple Heart Day. Chapter 602 is the only local…
Lawton police Sgt. Daniels visits McMahon Tomlinson Center during community outreach
Lawton, OK – A Lawton Police Department officer spent time connecting with community members this week during a game of Bingo at the McMahon Tomlinson Center. Sgt. Daniels of the department’s Community Oriented Policing (C.O.P.) Division was invited to participate in the game, giving the…
“We’re proving year after year that conservative leadership works,” Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma defied critics after tax cuts as state revenue exceeds projections by $612 million
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said the state’s latest revenue numbers show that tax cuts can boost economic growth, after Fiscal Year 2026 General Revenue Fund collections finished hundreds of millions of dollars above expectations. “When you cut taxes, revenue grows,” Stitt wrote on…
Motorcyclist killed in fatal crash at Lawton intersection, police say
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Aug. 3 at the intersection of Railroad Street and Lee Boulevard. According to police, the department’s Traffic Unit responded to the collision involving a motorcycle. Traffic investigators later confirmed the…
City of Lawton kicks off Citizens Academy with behind-the-scenes look at city government
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has officially kicked off its 2026 Citizens Academy, giving participants a behind-the-scenes look at how local government operates. During the first week, attendees met with staff from the City Manager’s Office and Lawton Arts and Humanities, where they…
