Stabbing Incident at Lawton Correctional Facility Leaves One Inmate Hospitalized
Lawton, OK – A violent altercation between cellmates at the Lawton Correctional Facility left one inmate with multiple puncture wounds, prompting a swift response from emergency services early this morning. The incident occurred just after 8 a.m. when the altercation escalated to a stabbing. Lawton…
Fugitive and Mother Arrested After Standoff in Grady County
Lawton, OK – A wanted fugitive and his mother were arrested following a dramatic standoff in Grady County, Oklahoma, which lasted nearly six hours. The suspect, 34-year-old William Buenrostro, had been on the run after a multi-county pursuit in December. Authorities were searching for Buenrostro…
Stabbing Reported in Lawton on Southwest New York Avenue
Lawton, OK – Authorities are investigating a stabbing that took place Saturday night on the 1400 block of Southwest New York Avenue. Lawton Police Department (LPD), Memorial EMS, and Lawton Fire were dispatched to the scene at approximately 9:20 p.m. after a call was made…
Oklahoma House Resolution Aims to Increase Transparency in Legislative Process
Lawton, OK – A new resolution proposed by Rep. Tom Gann (R-Inola) seeks to increase transparency and distribute power more evenly within the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Known as House Resolution 1001 (HR-1001), the resolution calls for significant changes to the way the legislative process…
Investigation Underway in Edmond After Deadly Shooting During Alleged Home Invasion
Edmond, OK — An investigation is ongoing following a deadly shooting that occurred at a home in Edmond on Saturday morning. Authorities responded to a call at approximately 10:40 a.m. in the 1700 block of Pinnacle Lane, located near West Danforth Road and North Santa…
Two Dead in Collision on US-283 in Roger Mills County
Lawton, OK — Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle collision on US-283, south of Cheyenne. According to investigators with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), 24-year-old Thomas J. Stampul of Sayre was driving southbound about seven miles south of Cheyenne when his…
Governor Stitt’s Post-Graduation Plan Proposal Sparks Debate in Oklahoma
Lawton, OK – Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma has caused a stir following recent comments suggesting that high school students should be required to have a post-graduation plan in order to receive their diploma. In an interview with KOKH Fox 25, Stitt proposed that students…
Oklahoma City Man Arrested in Connection with December Homicide
Oklahoma City, OK – A man has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred nearly two weeks ago near 4th Street and Kentucky, following a public plea by authorities for information. On December 20, Oklahoma City police responded to a shooting call and…
Oklahoma City Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Okarche
Oklahoma City, OK – A 74-year-old woman from Oklahoma City died Thursday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash along Oklahoma Highway 3 near Okarche. The incident occurred just before 3:20 p.m. when Veronica Higgins was traveling westbound on the highway. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol,…
Fort Sill Conducts Prescribed Burn on East Range
Lawton, OK – On January 2, Fort Sill officials carried out a prescribed burn on the installation’s East Range. The burn, conducted in the early morning hours, was part of routine land management efforts aimed at reducing wildfire risks and maintaining healthy ecosystems on the…
Lawton Police Department Optimistic About Lower DUI Numbers After New Year’s Eve
Lawton, OK — The Lawton Police Department (LPD) is hopeful that impaired driving incidents will see a significant decline after New Year’s Eve, as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing fatal accidents during the holiday season. While the exact number of impaired drivers…
Oklahoma Turnpike Tolls See 15% Increase as Expansion Plans Move Forward
Lawton, OK – Starting January 1, 2025, drivers traveling on Oklahoma’s turnpike system will face a 15% toll rate increase. This adjustment marks the twelfth toll hike since the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) was established in 1953. Joe Echelle, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Turnpike…
