Oklahoma Bill Seeks to Limit Homeless Services in Smaller Cities
Lawton, OK— A controversial new bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate seeks to ban cities with populations under 300,000 from providing homeless services, including shelters and outreach programs. Senate Bill 484, authored by Senator Lisa Standridge (R-Norman), would apply to all cities in the state…
Oklahoma City Firefighters Respond to House Fire in NW Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City , OK – Oklahoma City Fire Department (OKCFD) crews responded to a house fire Sunday evening in the northwest part of the city. The call came in around 9:20 p.m. reporting a fire near NW 8th and N Ellison Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters…
ODOT Urges Caution as Snowy Weather Hits Oklahoma
Lawton, OK – As snowy conditions affect parts of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding drivers to take extra precautions while traveling. The department announced that crews are actively working to treat roadways across the state, with particular attention on the southwest…
Comanche County Sheriff’s Department Issues Scam Alert to Public
Lawton, OK – The Comanche County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warning to residents regarding a new scam that is currently making the rounds. According to reports, scammers are using a spoofed phone number to impersonate sheriff’s department officials and trick people into giving up…
Parent of Central Middle School Student Speaks Out About Alleged Assault Incident
Lawton, OK – A parent of one of the students involved in an alleged assault at Central Middle School is speaking out about the emotional toll the incident has had on her family. The altercation, which occurred in mid-December, resulted in the arrest of two…
Lawton Man Arrested in Connection with 2017 Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl
Lawton, OK – Donovan Ray, a man wanted in connection with the 2017 rape of a 12-year-old girl, was arrested earlier this month following multiple tips from the public. Ray, who was featured on the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Ten Most Wanted List, became the seventh…
Winter Storm to Blanket Oklahoma with Snowfall Thursday into Friday
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma is bracing for a winter storm expected to move across the state from Thursday into Friday, bringing significant snow and cold temperatures. As the system tracks across Oklahoma, residents should prepare for a variety of snow conditions depending on their region….
Police Pursuit Ends in Edmond After Chase Through Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK — A police chase that began in Oklahoma City ended in Edmond on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of one individual. According to aerial footage from McIntyre Law Chopper 4, the pursuit involved a suspect driving a pickup truck. The driver…
Geronimo House Fire Highlights the Importance of Space Heater Safety and Carbon Monoxide Precautions
Lawton, OK – A recent house fire in Geronimo, Oklahoma, sparked by an item falling onto a space heater, has underscored the importance of fire and carbon monoxide safety precautions during the colder months. While all residents were able to safely evacuate the home, the…
Heating Issue at Lawton Correctional Facility Temporarily Relocates Inmates
Lawton, OK – A portion of the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility is currently without heat due to a malfunction in its heating system, officials confirmed Tuesday. The private company GEO Group, which operates the facility, issued a statement addressing the situation. According to the…
Lawton Area Transit System to Provide Free Rides During Freezing Weather
Lawton, OK – Starting tomorrow, January 7, the Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) will begin offering free transportation to residents on days when the temperature drops below freezing with wind chill. This initiative aims to support community members who may face difficulties accessing transportation during…
Oklahoma’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive: Michael Christopher Marlow
Lawton, OK – Michael Christopher Marlow, a man wanted out of Cotton County, has been placed on Oklahoma’s list of top ten most wanted fugitives. Marlow is currently facing charges of first-degree manslaughter following a deadly two-car crash that occurred in September 2022. According to…
