Vehicle pursuit ends with arrest of suspects wanted for accessory to murder near Sapulpa
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper located a stolen vehicle connected to suspects wanted in a murder investigation just after 1:00 p.m. near Sapulpa. The vehicle, occupied by a male driver and two female passengers, was reported linked to individuals wanted for accessory to…
Lawton police warn public about scam texts falsely claiming unpaid traffic fines
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department issued a scam alert after reports of a circulating text message falsely warning recipients about unpaid traffic fines. The fraudulent message, which references the “Oklahoma Vehicle Management Act” and includes threatening language about license suspension and credit consequences,…
Oklahoma Transportation Commission to discuss bridge progress and upcoming projects August 4
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, August 4, in the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City. The public and media are invited to attend in person or watch the livestream online. During…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol lieutenant retires after 25 years of service
Oklahoma – According to the state officials, Lt Toy Thilges has retired after 25 years of dedicated service to the State of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). Thilges began his career in June 2000, graduating from the 52nd Academy. He was initially assigned…
Governor Stitt issues executive order to block public funding for abortion-affiliated providers in Oklahoma
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order reinforcing Oklahoma’s pro-life stance by directing state agencies to halt all public funding for individuals and organizations affiliated with abortion providers. The order follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South…
Lawton celebrates 124th birthday with citywide event at City Hall
Lawton, OK – Lawton marked its 124th birthday with a festive celebration at City Hall, drawing a large crowd eager to join in the festivities. Attendees enjoyed a night full of fun activities, including a trivia contest won by Greg Fassett. The event was enhanced…
Lawton transit system adds new detours to three major routes starting August 4
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) announced updates to improve service coverage across the city, effective Monday, August 4, 2025. The changes introduce new detours on three key routes — Red Route 1, Blue Route 2, and Black Route 3 — designed…
Man denied injuring his non-bioIogicaI chiId right after puIIing the 7-year-old’s IifeIess body from a Iaundry unit, where he had pIaced the boy himself after infIicting fataI injuries: DA
Texas – A Texas man was ordered to spend the next five decades in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his adopted chiId, T. KoehIer. The sentencing was announced Wednesday by the District Attorney’s Office. The 45-year-old defendant, Jermaine, entered a guiIty pIea…
Man who was calmly seated and didn’t respond to knocks on the door by poIice after cutting his spouse and pIacing the parts in pIastic containers, each tightly seaIed with tape, is charged with murder
North Carolina – A North Carolina man, who was arrested at a South Carolina residence last month following the dissapereance of his spouse, is now charged with murder in connection with the woman’s death, Cristie. He was formally arrested and extradited to North Carolina, where…
OHP dive team recovers submerged vehicle from Twin Lakes in Shawnee
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) dive team, along with Troop W, recovered a submerged 2020 Dodge Ram from Twin Lakes in Shawnee on July 30, 2025. The recovery was conducted at the request of the Shawnee Police Department. After being pulled from the…
Lawton celebrates 124th birthday with festivities and main event at city hall tonight
Lawton, OK – Lawton, Oklahoma, marked its 124th birthday with a series of mini celebrations leading up to the main event scheduled for the evening of July 31, 2025. The city government thanked everyone who participated in the earlier festivities. Tonight’s main event will be…
Traffic lights out at Railroad and Gore intersection on July 31, city urges caution
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that the traffic lights at the intersection of Railroad and Gore will be out of service on July 31, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. The City of Lawton Electronics Division will be working on the light timing…
