Fort Sill Boulevard roadway repairs continue between Ferris Avenue and Rogers Lane with lane shifts expected through summer
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is advising drivers of ongoing construction work along Fort Sill Boulevard as roadway repairs continue between Ferris Avenue and Rogers Lane. According to the Lawton Oklahoma City Government, Ellsworth Construction is currently completing roadway repair work in the…
Volunteers remove 680 pounds of trash from Numu Creek during Stream Clean Saturday in major cleanup effort
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton highlighted a major community cleanup effort after volunteers removed 680 pounds of litter from Numu Creek during Stream Clean Saturday. According to the Lawton Oklahoma City Government, the event brought together community members who worked to help protect…
Governor Kevin Stitt reacts to chaotic anti-ICE protests in New Jersey, defends law enforcement response and says “we don’t tolerate this behavior in Oklahoma”
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued a public statement emphasizing support for law enforcement and warning against unlawful protest activity following reports of violent unrest connected to anti-ICE demonstrations in Newark, New Jersey. Stitt’s comments came after Fox News reported that anti-immigration enforcement protests outside…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers assist multiple law enforcement agencies in locating and saving young girl connected to Texas non-custodial kidnapping suspect
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported that troopers assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in locating and apprehending a non-custodial kidnapping suspect connected to an incident originating in Smith County, Texas. According to OHP, the Texas U.S. Marshals Service notified Oklahoma authorities that the…
Lawton Police Department arrests woman in connection with homicide investigation after suspect confesses to killing
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced an update in a homicide investigation that began earlier this month after a deceased individual was discovered at a residence. On May 8, 2026, emergency responders were dispatched to 705 SW Washington in reference to a deceased…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers visit elementary students for safety education and community outreach
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recently visited an elementary classroom in Moore as part of a community outreach event focused on traffic safety and student engagement. According to officials, Lieutenant Heat Ragland along with Troopers Wright, McAlister, and Edsel met with students in Amy…
Lawton Fire Department color guard presents colors at Oklahoma City Thunder game
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department color guard received a special honor during a recent Oklahoma City Thunder matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, where they were invited to present the colors before tipoff in front of a packed arena. Members of the Lawton…
Oklahoma facility renamed in honor of late Lawton Police Chief James Smith following legislative effort
Lawton, OK – The Red Rock Correctional Center in Oklahoma will be renamed the Chief James Smith Correctional Center in honor of former James Smith, who served as police chief in Lawton until his death in January. The change was announced by the Oklahoma Department…
Oklahoma sees huge policy shift as Gov. Stitt signs major legislation package impacting health care and state government oversight while vetoing key bills
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed a wide-ranging package of legislation into law while issuing vetoes on four bills, according to an official release outlining final action on multiple measures affecting education, public safety, health care, transportation, and state governance. The signed legislation spans dozens…
Lawton Police Department thanks community for support during National Police Week
Lawton, OK – As National Police Week came to a close, the Lawton Police Department thanked the community for its continued support of officers and department programs. In a statement shared early Sunday morning, the department said community involvement plays an important role in its…
Oklahoma school system faces major shift after Gov. Stitt signs massive $275 million school choice expansion into law, sparking major change in how families choose schools
Oklahoma – The State of Oklahoma has enacted a major expansion of its school choice program after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3705 into law, increasing the funding cap for the Parental Choice Tax Credit program to $275 million. According to the announcement, the…
Lawton police investigate shooting, suspect at large and considered armed and dangerous
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near the 1300 block of SW G Avenue on May 14, 2026, where one victim was injured and transported to a hospital. According to a department investigation update, officers responded to the…
