Lawton Public Library Offers Free Digital Skills Training to Community Members
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Public Library is offering free digital skills training to help residents enhance their technology knowledge, with classes scheduled for December 18 and 19. The initiative, sponsored by the Friends of the Lawton Public Library, aims to teach essential digital skills…
OSBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Grady County
Lawton, OK – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has been called to investigate an officer-involved shooting that took place recently in rural Grady County. The incident began after local authorities pursued a suspect driving a stolen vehicle, ultimately leading to a confrontation in…
Grady County Authorities Rescue Hundreds of Neglected Animals in Shocking Discovery
Lawton, OK — A routine investigation into a potential illegal marijuana grow on a rural property in Ninnekah led authorities to uncover a much more disturbing scene—one of severe animal abuse and neglect. The Grady County Sheriff’s Office, initially called in to investigate the property…
Governor Kevin Stitt Breaks Ground on High-Speed Internet Project for Rural Oklahoma
Lawton, OK – In a significant step towards bridging the digital divide, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt joined state officials and representatives from Hillary Communications on Tuesday to break ground on a new broadband project in Bray, Oklahoma. The initiative aims to deliver high-speed internet access…
Inmate Walks Away from Oklahoma City Corrections Facility, Authorities Seek Public’s Help
Lawton, OK — The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is actively searching for an inmate who unlawfully left the Clara Waters Community Corrections Center in Oklahoma City on Thursday morning. Caleb Fountain, 29, walked away from the facility just before 10:30 a.m. Authorities say Fountain, a…
Bill to Rename Tulsa VA Hospital in Honor of Jim Inhofe Moves to President’s Desk
Lawton, OK – A bill to rename the VA hospital in Tulsa after the late Senator Jim Inhofe has cleared its final legislative hurdles and is now on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk for approval. The bill, which passed both the U.S. House…
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Seizes Over 6,700 Marijuana Plants in Marietta Bust
Lawton, OK – The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) has shut down another illegal marijuana operation in southern Oklahoma, seizing 6,703 marijuana plants in what authorities are calling one of the largest busts this month. The operation, located in Marietta, was operating without the necessary…
Oklahoma City Man Critically Injured in Shooting, Homicide Detectives Investigating
Oklahoma City, OK — A man is in critical condition after being shot Monday afternoon in northeast Oklahoma City. The shooting occurred just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of NE 12th Street and Standish Drive, prompting several 911 calls from residents who reported hearing…
Officer-Involved Shooting Follows High-Speed Chase in Grady County
Lawton, OK — An officer-involved shooting occurred Monday afternoon following a high-speed chase through rural Grady County. The suspect involved in the pursuit was shot by law enforcement officers and airlifted to a local hospital for treatment. The incident began when authorities attempted to stop…
Duncan Public Works to Close Lanes on Highway 81 for Curb Maintenance
Lawton, OK – The City of Duncan Public Works Department will temporarily close the exterior lanes of Highway 81, both north and southbound, for curb maintenance tomorrow, Dec. 17. The lane closures will affect the stretch of highway between Oak Avenue and Spruce Avenue. The…
Fatal Train Accident in Edmond Claims One Life
Lawton, OK — A fatal train accident occurred Saturday afternoon near 15th Street and Broadway, leaving one person dead, according to the Edmond Police Department. Authorities responded to the scene around noon after a train struck a pedestrian, though the identity of the deceased has…
Fatal Crash in McClain County Claims One Life
Oklahoma City, OK – A fatal crash late Sunday night in McClain County left one person dead, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of State Highway 74 and 130th Street. According to the McClain County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded…
