Oklahoma Lawmaker Pushes Resolution to Amend Blaine Amendment, Spark Debate Over Public Funding and Religion
Lawton, OK— A resolution introduced by an Oklahoma lawmaker is igniting a renewed debate over the separation of church and state, as it seeks to amend a section of the state constitution that prevents public funds from being used to support religious organizations. Representative Mickey…
Tribes Intervene in Lawsuits Against Oklahoma District Attorneys Over Jurisdictional Dispute
Oklahoma City, OK— The Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Nations have announced their intervention in support of lawsuits filed against two Oklahoma district attorneys, Matt Ballard and Carol Iski, over allegations that they have violated federal law by attempting to prosecute defendants who are members of…
Lawton Man Arrested in Convenience Store Burglary, Released on Bond
LAWTON, Okla. – A man accused of burglarizing a local convenience store is out on bond following his arrest on January 22, according to court documents. Roman Redelk, 36, was taken into custody after Lawton Police say he broke into a convenience store in the…
Scholarship Opportunities Available for Comanche County Students
LAWTON, Okla. — The Lawton Community Foundation Scholars Program, along with several other scholarship opportunities, is now accepting applications for Comanche County students. These scholarships aim to provide financial support to students pursuing higher education and vocational training. Among the various scholarship opportunities, the Oklahoma…
Man Who Escaped Caddo County Courthouse Back in Custody, Faces Additional Charges
LAWTON, Okla. – Authorities in Caddo County have confirmed that a man who escaped from the county courthouse on Monday evening is now back in custody. Levi Yeahpu, 32, was apprehended this afternoon after a coordinated search effort involving the Caddo County Sheriff’s Office, Anadarko…
Lawton Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Child Molestation
LAWTON, Okla. — A Lawton man was sentenced today after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2017 incident in which he was accused of molesting a 5-year-old girl. Anthony A. Manuel, 42, entered his guilty plea in court, admitting to the sexual abuse of…
Lawton Files Foreclosure Petitions After Questionable Property Sales
LAWTON, Okla. – The City of Lawton has filed seven foreclosure petitions after a series of questionable property transactions involving a nonprofit organization, the Great Plains Improvement Foundation. These properties, which were initially part of a program aimed at providing affordable housing, were sold without…
Cold Weather Threatens Vehicle Performance in Oklahoma City: Experts Offer Tips for Winter Preparedness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — As freezing temperatures continue to grip Oklahoma, residents are facing more than just a chill in the air. The cold weather is also wreaking havoc on vehicles, with car batteries and tires being particularly vulnerable. According to Isidro Fuentes, manager at…
Fugitive Captured in Pottawatomie County After Turning Himself In
Pottawatomie County, Okla. — A fugitive who led law enforcement on a brief but intense chase in Pottawatomie County is now behind bars after voluntarily surrendering, citing the cold weather as his reason for giving up. The pursuit began late Monday when a Pottawatomie County…
Oklahoma City Police Officer Ryan Stark’s Rape, Kidnapping, and Assault Case Dismissed
MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. – Criminal charges against Oklahoma City police officer Ryan Stark, including rape, kidnapping, and domestic assault and battery, have been dismissed, according to recent court documents. The decision follows the emergence of new evidence, leading the state to drop the case just…
Authorities Investigate Single-Vehicle UTV Crash on U.S. 277 in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. – Authorities responded to a single-vehicle UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) wreck just after midnight on Monday, January 21, 2025, along U.S. 277 and NE 120th Street. The incident prompted a swift response from multiple agencies, including the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) and Elgin…
Lawton Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on NW Kingsbury
LAWTON, Okla. – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 1700 block of NW Kingsbury on Saturday, January 18. Authorities responded to a call about the incident and found 37-year-old Damon Jones suffering from gunshot wounds. Jones was immediately…
