Lawton Police Department shares tips for driving safely in foggy conditions
Lawton, OK – Driving in fog can be hazardous, and officials are reminding drivers to take extra precautions to ensure their safety. The department shared several tips for navigating through foggy conditions: Slow Down: Fog reduces visibility, so drivers are advised to lower their speed…
Lawton emergency communications academy class #48 completes training, certified to handle calls
Lawton, OK – The Emergency Communications Academy Class #48 in Lawton, Oklahoma, has successfully completed their six-week training and is now fully certified to handle both emergency and non-emergency calls. Throughout the course, the trainees mastered the geography of Lawton and Comanche County, learned 10-codes and…
Oklahoma Schools Proposal Sparks Controversy Over Immigration Status Requirement
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma’s state superintendent, Ryan Walters, has come under fire following a proposal from the state’s Board of Education that would require parents to provide proof of their child’s U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status when enrolling them in public schools. The move…
Nominations Open for 2025 Mildred Ramsey Community Innovation Award
Lawton, OK — Nominations are now open for the prestigious 2025 Mildred Ramsey Community Innovation Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant strides in improving the lives of families and children within their communities. The award, which honors innovation, compassion, and community…
Lane Closures on West Gore for Maintenance Starting Monday, Feb. 3
LAWTON, Okla. – Motorists in Lawton should expect traffic disruptions on West Gore Boulevard starting Monday, February 3, as a construction company begins maintenance work in the area. The project will close the inside lanes of West Gore Boulevard just east of 67th Street to…
Cameron University Considers New Leadership at Board of Regents Meeting
Lawton, OK – Administrators from Cameron University gathered on Thursday, January 30, at the University of Oklahoma’s Robert M. Bird Library for a regularly scheduled University Board of Regents meeting. Alongside representatives from the University of Oklahoma (OU) and Rogers State University, they engaged in…
Oklahoma Proposes U.S. Naturalization Test Requirement for Teachers
LAWTON, Okla. – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is considering a new policy that would require all teachers to pass the U.S. naturalization test in order to obtain or maintain their teaching license. This proposal was announced by Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters…
Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Bill Requiring Seatbelts on School Buses
LAWTON, Okla. — A new bill filed by an Oklahoma lawmaker aims to make the journey to and from school safer for students across the state by requiring all school buses to be equipped with seatbelts or harnesses. The proposed legislation comes in response to…
Freshman Senator Kendal Sacchieri Focuses on Building Relationships and Educating Constituents at State Capitol
Lawton, OK – Freshman Senator Kendal Sacchieri, representing District 43, is making her presence felt at the Oklahoma State Capitol with a clear mission: to build strong relationships with fellow lawmakers and advocate for her district’s needs. Sacchieri, who has only recently begun her tenure,…
Duncan Job Fair to Offer Wide Range of Opportunities for Local Job Seekers
LAWTON, Okla. – In a recent Community Conversations segment on 7News, Haley Wilson and Dave Hunter spoke with Lyle Roggow, President of the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF), about an exciting event coming to Duncan. The upcoming Duncan Job Fair, organized by DAEDF, promises…
Uncertainty Surrounds Temporary Federal Fund Freeze in Oklahoma
LAWTON, Okla. – A late-night memo from the White House Budget Office has caused widespread concern after it ordered federal agencies to temporarily halt disbursement of funds that do not align with the executive orders signed by President Donald Trump. While the directive was intended…
Gas Leak Reported Near Cache Middle School in Cache, Okla
LAWTON, Okla. – A gas leak was reported near Cache Middle School (CMS) around 12:30 p.m. today, prompting an immediate response from local crews. The leak, located east of CMS, led to emergency crews being dispatched to the area to address the issue. Officials on…
