Oklahoma Transportation Commission to meet June 2, discuss key projects and budget
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, at the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St. The meeting is open to the public and media, with a livestream available online. Among the agenda items,…
OHP trooper unharmed after collision on wet I-35 near Pauls Valley
Oklahoma – Trooper Noe Martinez (#491) escaped serious injury after a collision on Interstate 35 near Pauls Valley on Sunday, May 25. Trooper Martinez was parked on the shoulder attending to a previous accident involving a hydroplaning vehicle when another driver lost control and struck…
Governor Kevin Stitt signs key legislation advancing tax cuts, business growth, and education reform
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt celebrated the close of a productive legislative session by signing several major bills aimed at boosting Oklahoma’s economy, supporting businesses, and improving education. Among the highlights, Stitt approved a quarter-point reduction in the personal income tax and a plan to…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reminds boaters of summer safety tips after busy drowning season
Oklahoma – As summer approaches, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is urging residents to prioritize safety while enjoying lakes and waterways. Last year, OHP responded to 19 drowning incidents from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Thankfully, there were no drownings reported this Memorial…
Lawton Police highlight DUI training for new recruits, stress dangers of impaired driving
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced the completion of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) by its recruit Class 2025-22, following an intensive Traffic Block training module. The training is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to prepare future officers to address impaired driving…
Man, who frequently used physicaI punshment on his girIfriend’s child, beating the 1-year-old for typical toddIer behavior, then claimed it wasn’t his fauIt and prevented the woman from calling 911 after infIicting fataI injuries, was convicted
Indiana – An Indiana man was ordered to spend the next forty five years behind bars after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including one count of negIect of a dependent resuIting in death and two counts of negIect of a dependent. The defendant’s, 27-year-old Rona, conviction…
Child dies after being Iocked in a vehicIe with her parent, who poIice believe died by taking his own Iife after fataIIy shooting the 9-year-old in the backseat: police
Georgia – A small Georgia community is grappling with tragedy after a parent and his child, 9, were found dead in a parked vehicIe on Tuesday evening. Georgia authorities are investigating the deaths as a suspected murder-suicide. At approximately 7:45 p.m. on May 27, 2025,…
OHP holds promotional pinning ceremony honoring 14 employees including new Chief and multiple lieutenants
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol celebrated a major milestone with a promotional pinning ceremony recognizing 14 employees for their recent advancements. The event, held on May 27, was a special occasion where friends and family joined to pin new badges and rank insignia on…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol escorts 1.1 million-pound turbine to new power plant near Stillwater
Oklahoma – Troopers from Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Troop S successfully escorted an oversized load — a massive 1.1 million-pound turbine — from Perry to a new power plant west of Stillwater this week. The operation required detailed logistics and careful planning, as it involved one…
Lawton Police recruits near graduation after completing traffic collision investigation training
Lawton, OK – Recruits from Lawton Police Department’s Class 2025-22 are entering the final stages of their 23-week academy training after spending a full week focused on learning how to investigate traffic collisions, the department announced. As part of the comprehensive training curriculum, recruits received…
Lawton Police K-9 Division honored with Goodwill Partner of the Year award
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department’s K-9 Division has been recognized as the Goodwill Partner of the Year during Goodwill’s annual banquet, highlighting the department’s continued efforts to foster positive community relationships. According to a statement released by the department, the award underscores the importance…
Lawton Police Chief recognized for outstanding service by Oklahoma Chiefs of Police
Lawton, OK – The Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police has honored Lawton Police Chief James Smith as the 2025 Large Agency Chief of the Year. The award was presented during the OACP’s annual banquet on May 22, recognizing Chief Smith’s outstanding service and leadership…
