Ceremonial groundbreaking to mark next phase of I-44/US-75 interchange project in Tulsa
Oklahoma – The City of Tulsa and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m. to mark the beginning of a major construction phase on the I-44/US-75 interchange project. The event will take place east…
Trooper identifies structural hazard during routine commercial vehicle inspection in Oklahoma
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper identified a significant structural defect on a commercial trailer during a routine safety inspection last week, preventing what could have been a dangerous incident on the road. Trooper Heath Ragland, assigned to Troop S (Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement),…
Oklahoma City Thunder Up Tour brings excitement and community engagement to Lawton
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton, Oklahoma, welcomed an electrifying evening of basketball spirit and community connection as the Oklahoma City Thunder Up Tour rolled into town on Friday night. Hosted by the Lawton city government, the event offered local youth an unforgettable experience,…
Homeland Security plants Survivor Tree sapling in honor of Oklahoma City bombing anniversary
Oklahoma – Members of the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, planted a sapling from the iconic Survivor Tree this week to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. The sapling was placed in the…
Lawton residents encouraged to participate in annual Trash Off community cleanup on April 26
Lawton, OK – Lawton residents are invited to take part in the annual Trash Off event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as part of a citywide effort to promote environmental responsibility and support the Kids First initiative. Hosted by the City of Lawton and the…
Lawton Police promote motorcycle safety class at Apache Rattlesnake Festival
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is inviting attendees of the Apache Rattlesnake Festival to stop by their tent and sign up for a free motorcycle safety class scheduled for April 26. Sgt. Evans and Sgt. Josey will be at the festival to provide…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol continues support for Governor’s Secure Oklahoma Schools initiative
Oklahoma – Since June 2022, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers have been dedicating part of their work week to the Governor’s executive order, Secure Oklahoma Schools, aimed at enhancing the safety of schools across the state. As part of the initiative, each trooper is required…
Governor Kevin Stitt announces special investigator for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services following concerns over leadership’s finances and contracting practices
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt, in consultation with the commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, has announced the appointment of a special investigator to examine the agency. This move follows troubling findings related to the previous leadership’s financial management…
Lawton Police Department thanks community for support of Bagging with Badges fundraiser
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department extends its gratitude to everyone who participated in Saturday’s Bagging with Badges event. The fundraiser, which supports the Special Olympics program, saw strong community participation, with all proceeds going directly to the cause. The department encourages the public…
Vendor applications now open for 46th annual International Festival in Lawton
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton Arts & Humanities Division and the International Festival Committee have announced that vendor applications are now being accepted for the 46th Annual International Festival, which will take place from September 26–28, 2025, at Elmer Thomas Park. The International…
City of Lawton addresses concerns over staffing and overtime limitations for fire and police departments
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has responded to recent statements from the Lawton Firefighters Association and acknowledged the public’s concern for the safety of both the community and the firefighters who serve it. In a bid to clarify misunderstandings, the City emphasized that no…
Lawton crews complete major water main repair on Ferris Avenue, roadway assessments underway
Lawton, OK – Crews in Lawton, Oklahoma, have completed significant repairs on a ruptured 24-inch water main near NW 13th Street and Ferris Avenue. The break, which occurred in a major section of pipe, prompted the replacement of a 10-foot segment, a task that required…
