Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers visit elementary students for safety education and community outreach
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recently visited an elementary classroom in Moore as part of a community outreach event focused on traffic safety and student engagement. According to officials, Lieutenant Heat Ragland along with Troopers Wright, McAlister, and Edsel met with students in Amy…
Lawton Fire Department color guard presents colors at Oklahoma City Thunder game
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department color guard received a special honor during a recent Oklahoma City Thunder matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, where they were invited to present the colors before tipoff in front of a packed arena. Members of the Lawton…
Oklahoma facility renamed in honor of late Lawton Police Chief James Smith following legislative effort
Lawton, OK – The Red Rock Correctional Center in Oklahoma will be renamed the Chief James Smith Correctional Center in honor of former James Smith, who served as police chief in Lawton until his death in January. The change was announced by the Oklahoma Department…
Oklahoma sees huge policy shift as Gov. Stitt signs major legislation package impacting health care and state government oversight while vetoing key bills
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed a wide-ranging package of legislation into law while issuing vetoes on four bills, according to an official release outlining final action on multiple measures affecting education, public safety, health care, transportation, and state governance. The signed legislation spans dozens…
Lawton Police Department thanks community for support during National Police Week
Lawton, OK – As National Police Week came to a close, the Lawton Police Department thanked the community for its continued support of officers and department programs. In a statement shared early Sunday morning, the department said community involvement plays an important role in its…
Oklahoma school system faces major shift after Gov. Stitt signs massive $275 million school choice expansion into law, sparking major change in how families choose schools
Oklahoma – The State of Oklahoma has enacted a major expansion of its school choice program after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3705 into law, increasing the funding cap for the Parental Choice Tax Credit program to $275 million. According to the announcement, the…
Lawton police investigate shooting, suspect at large and considered armed and dangerous
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near the 1300 block of SW G Avenue on May 14, 2026, where one victim was injured and transported to a hospital. According to a department investigation update, officers responded to the…
Lawton to host Armed Forces Day Parade downtown Saturday morning
Lawton, OK – City of Lawton announced the return of the Armed Forces Day Parade, which is scheduled to take place in downtown Lawton on Saturday at 10 a.m. City officials said temporary road closures will impact portions of C Avenue, 11th Street, and Fort…
Lawton Police Department honors fallen officers during National Police Week
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department continued recognizing National Police Week by honoring officers who lost their lives after years of service to their communities. In a social media post shared Wednesday, the department highlighted members of its Honor Guard standing watch over a…
Oklahoma Governor Stitt breaks silence on inmate release controversy, slams “politically motivated” accusations
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is pushing back on what he described as politically motivated criticism following a grand jury report involving the early release of an inmate. Stitt said his thoughts are with victim Micaela Borrego and her family, noting the lasting impact…
Lawton Police Department announces appointment of new chief of police
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that Craig Akard has officially assumed the role of chief of police. Department officials said they are looking forward to the future of the agency under Akard’s leadership and expressed confidence in his commitment to both the…
Oklahoma students would not be allowed to use phones at all in schools under sweeping new law, as lawmakers advance bill to Governor Stitt’s desk for final approval
Oklahoma — Lawmakers have advanced legislation to make the state’s school cellphone restrictions permanent, moving a measure known as the “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy to Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk for final approval. The bill, officially House Bill 1276 (HB 1276), would permanently prohibit…
