City of Lawton addresses wildlife rehabilitation concerns, removes animals from private residence
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has expressed its appreciation for the deep compassion that many residents have for animals in need, acknowledging the dedication shown by individuals like Mr. Wallie Breaden, who has long helped injured and orphaned wildlife. His commitment to caring…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol seizes 2.2 pounds of fentanyl during traffic stop in Tulsa
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers seized 2.2 pounds of fentanyl following a traffic stop on the Broken Arrow Expressway in Tulsa last week. Authorities stated that the amount of fentanyl recovered was enough to potentially kill over 500,000 people. Troopers initiated the stop due to…
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture announces license plate design contest to promote state’s agriculture
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has launched the Oklahoma Agriculture License Plate Contest, inviting local artists to design a new state license plate celebrating agriculture. The contest is open to all Oklahoma residents. Submissions will be accepted until May 15,…
Governor Stitt praises dismissal of lawsuit challenging Return to Work executive order
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt praised the dismissal of a lawsuit that challenged his Return to Work executive order, which required state employees to return to in-office work. Stitt described the lawsuit as a “political stunt” and emphasized that his order was meant to ensure…
Lawton police investigating homicide after man dies from assault injuries
Lawton, OK – Lawton police are investigating a homicide after a man died from injuries sustained in an assault last month. Officers responded to an assault call in the 2200 block of Hoover on February 25, where they found the victim, Joseph Gann. He was…
Soldiers volunteer for Stream Clean, help clear debris from Numu Creek in Lawton
Lawton, OK – Last week, soldiers from the Operational Training Division volunteered their time to clean up Numu Creek behind Sam’s Club in Lawton. Their efforts were part of a Stream Clean initiative aimed at removing trash and improving local waterways. During the cleanup, volunteers…
ODOT to host open house for proposed US-59 improvements between Jay and Grove
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will host a public open house to discuss proposed safety improvements on US-59 between Jay and Grove in Delaware County. The project aims to enhance traffic flow and safety by widening the highway and adding shoulders. During the…
Lawton recognized as certified healthy community for ninth time in ten years
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has been honored with the Certified Healthy Community Excellence certification for the ninth time in the last ten years. This prestigious recognition, awarded by Certified Healthy Oklahoma, celebrates the city’s ongoing efforts to promote public health and well-being. Lawton’s…
Lawton Police Department hosts Citizens Police Academy with Gang Intelligence and K9 Units
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department hosted an informative and engaging session for their Citizens Police Academy Class, thanks to the efforts of the Gang Intelligence Unit and the K9 Unit. The class, which took place last night, provided an opportunity for the public…
Governor appoints new CEO and Secretary to lead Oklahoma Department of Commerce and drive economic growth
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt recently announced the appointments of John Budd as Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Deborah Moorad as the state’s new Secretary of Commerce. The governor expressed confidence that these appointments would further Oklahoma’s growth as one…
Governor Kevin Stitt responds to Tulsa Public Schools audit findings, calls for immediate action following financial misconduct revelations
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement following the release of the audit findings for Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) conducted by State Auditor Cindy Byrd. Governor Stitt had requested the audit in 2022, and the results confirmed suspicions of significant financial misconduct within the…
City of Lawton declares March as developmental disabilities awareness month in recognition of local transition program
Lawton, OK – At a recent City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Warren, on behalf of Mayor Stan Booker, presented a proclamation to the Lawton Public Schools Transition Program, declaring March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. “We have the transitional 18- to 22-year-old program, and…
