Governor Stitt forms Wildland Fire Response Working Group to enhance Oklahoma’s wildfire response, recovery, and mitigation efforts
Oklahoma – In response to the devastating wildfires that began on March 14, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the creation of the Wildland Fire Response Working Group aimed at improving Oklahoma’s wildfire mitigation, suppression, and recovery strategies. The fires, which resulted in four fatalities and the…
Governor Stitt signs Executive Order 2025-09 to streamline state agencies, protect taxpayer dollars, and ensure transparency and accountability
Oklahoma – On April 8, 2025, Governor J. Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-09, aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars while ensuring transparency and accountability across state agencies. This executive order emphasizes the Governor’s goal to reduce the number of state employees by the end of…
MacArthur JROTC Battalion honored for drill excellence at City Council meeting
Lawton, OK – On April 8, 2025, the MacArthur Senior High School JROTC Battalion took center stage at the City Council meeting to showcase their impressive drill routines. The cadets demonstrated precision and discipline, reflecting the skills that have earned them recognition across the state….
Lawton crews work to improve safety on dirt roads after recent storms
Lawton, OK – Following recent rains that caused rough and uneven conditions on some of Lawton’s 13 dirt roads, the City’s Streets Division crews have been working diligently to address the damage. Grading is now underway to smooth the surfaces and improve road safety for residents….
2025 Fires Symposium continues in Lawton with remarks from General Gary Brito and special award for FISTA CEO
Lawton, OK – The third day of the 2025 Fires Symposium at FISTA Innovation Park in Lawton began with impactful opening remarks from General Gary Brito, the 18th Commanding General of U.S. Army TRADOC. The symposium, held at the Convention Center, brings together military leaders,…
Lawton Police Department thanks attendees of sensory day event, invites for more updates on upcoming events
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department recently hosted a Sensory Day event, providing a unique opportunity for families in the special needs community to connect with local law enforcement. The event, held on April 5th, aimed to introduce children with autism, also known as “Ausome…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol releases footage of pursuit and arrest of robbery suspect on I-40
Oklahoma – On March 23, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers assisted the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office in a high-speed pursuit involving robbery suspect Dallas Steele. Steele had allegedly robbed a gas station in McIntosh County using a firearm and fled westbound on I-40. Pottawattamie County…
Lawton Police Department responded to water line break on Ferris Avenue
Lawton, OK – A water line break occurred yesterday, Monday, April 7, 2025, around 2 p.m. on Ferris Avenue between 13th and 15th Streets in Lawton, Oklahoma, leading to significant disruptions in traffic. The Streets Division immediately placed cones for traffic control, but drivers are…
Suspect arrested in homicide investigation after body found in the 1800 block of Baldwin
Lawton, OK – On April 5, 2025, the Lawton Police Department responded to a report of a body found in the 1800 block of Baldwin. Upon arrival, officers contacted the Criminal Investigation Division to process the scene. The victim was identified as Quin Heminokeky. Following…
Lawton residents advised of potential delays at Utility Payment Drive-Thru due to increased traffic
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton, Oklahoma, has issued an important update for residents using the utility payment drive-thru. The city advises that wait times may increase during peak periods, particularly around the 1st of the month, when both the inside of City Hall and…
Water line break causes closure of NW Ferris in Lawton
Lawton, OK – The city of Lawton, Oklahoma, announced the closure of NW Ferris from NW Fort Sill Blvd to NW 14th Street on April 7, 2025, due to a 24-inch water line break. The break occurred as a result of shifting clay soils after…
Educator subjected minor to indcent contact and provided him with explicit material of herself before asking the same boy to murder her spouse; charged
Kentucky – Kentucky State Police took 27-year-old woman into custody on charges of soIicitation to commit murder, first-degree se-ual abuse, and distribution of obsscene material to a minor. The defendant, employed by the county schooIs and assigned to the juveniIe detention center, allegedly engaged in…
