Lawton transit system adds new detours to three major routes starting August 4
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) announced updates to improve service coverage across the city, effective Monday, August 4, 2025. The changes introduce new detours on three key routes — Red Route 1, Blue Route 2, and Black Route 3 — designed…
Man denied injuring his non-bioIogicaI chiId right after puIIing the 7-year-old’s IifeIess body from a Iaundry unit, where he had pIaced the boy himself after infIicting fataI injuries: DA
Texas – A Texas man was ordered to spend the next five decades in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his adopted chiId, T. KoehIer. The sentencing was announced Wednesday by the District Attorney’s Office. The 45-year-old defendant, Jermaine, entered a guiIty pIea…
Man who was calmly seated and didn’t respond to knocks on the door by poIice after cutting his spouse and pIacing the parts in pIastic containers, each tightly seaIed with tape, is charged with murder
North Carolina – A North Carolina man, who was arrested at a South Carolina residence last month following the dissapereance of his spouse, is now charged with murder in connection with the woman’s death, Cristie. He was formally arrested and extradited to North Carolina, where…
OHP dive team recovers submerged vehicle from Twin Lakes in Shawnee
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) dive team, along with Troop W, recovered a submerged 2020 Dodge Ram from Twin Lakes in Shawnee on July 30, 2025. The recovery was conducted at the request of the Shawnee Police Department. After being pulled from the…
Lawton celebrates 124th birthday with festivities and main event at city hall tonight
Lawton, OK – Lawton, Oklahoma, marked its 124th birthday with a series of mini celebrations leading up to the main event scheduled for the evening of July 31, 2025. The city government thanked everyone who participated in the earlier festivities. Tonight’s main event will be…
Traffic lights out at Railroad and Gore intersection on July 31, city urges caution
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that the traffic lights at the intersection of Railroad and Gore will be out of service on July 31, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. The City of Lawton Electronics Division will be working on the light timing…
Two survive semi rollover crash on I-44 ramp to I-35 in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma – Two individuals are fortunate to have survived a semi-truck rollover early Friday morning on the ramp from I-44 to northbound I-35 in Oklahoma City. The crash occurred around 5:00 a.m. when the semi overturned, trapping both the driver and passenger inside the cab…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol cites safety violations after crash involving vehicle steered with vise grips
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is reminding the public about the dangers of operating unsafe vehicles after a recent crash involving a car that was being steered with vise grips instead of a standard steering wheel. According to officials, the vehicle was involved in…
Lawton hosts successful Boots & Badges Blood Drive with community turnout and family fun
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton brought community spirit and public service together on Saturday with its Boots & Badges Blood Drive, held at the Great Plains Coliseum’s Prairie Building. The event ran through 2 p.m. and encouraged residents to donate blood while enjoying…
Lawton Police Department wraps up weeklong youth program with JR CPA participants
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department recently celebrated the accomplishments of local students who completed its Junior Citizens Police Academy (JR CPA), a hands-on program designed to educate youth about law enforcement operations and foster positive relationships between officers and the community. Throughout the…
Woman dies after her partner came earIy without prior notice, only to use one hand to strangIe her to death while sinking his teeth into her face because he noticed signs that the victim was waiting for someone else to come over: police
Texas – A Texas man, later identified as 49-year-old CharIes, was taken into custody last week and charged with one count of feIony tampering with evidence involving a human corpse in connection with the death of his spouse, AngeIa. Texas authorities allege that he killed the…
Lawton Fire Department shares grease fire safety tips to prevent kitchen hazards
Lawton, OK — The Lawton Fire Department is urging residents to take proper precautions when cooking, especially when dealing with grease, to help prevent kitchen fires. Grease fires can escalate quickly and become extremely dangerous if not handled correctly. In the event of a grease…
