Oklahoma Transportation Commission approves $930 million county road and bridge improvement plan for 2026–2030
Oklahoma – At its Monday meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030. The updated five-year plan allocates nearly $930 million toward critical upgrades to county roads and bridges across all 77…
Lawton Police Department announces Junior Citizens Police Academy for July 21–25
Lawton, OK — The Lawton Police Department is inviting local youth to register for its upcoming Junior Citizens Police Academy (Jr. CPA), scheduled for July 21 through July 25. The weeklong program offers participants an inside look at various police divisions and operations, including the…
Lawton firefighters respond to structure fire on Smith Avenue
Lawton, OK – Fire crews with the Lawton Fire Department are currently battling a structure fire in the 1300 block of Smith Avenue, according to an alert issued by the department on Monday. Officials are urging residents to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel…
Oklahoma to take over Lawton Correctional Facility, ending state’s use of private prisons
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the Lawton Correctional Facility from The GEO Group, marking a pivotal step toward a fully unified state-run corrections system. ODOC is scheduled to assume operational control of the facility…
Transportation Commission to meet July 7, welcome new commissioner and vote on major road projects
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission is set to hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, at the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St., in Oklahoma City. Members of the public and media are encouraged to attend in person or…
Oklahoma sends swift water rescue teams to assist Texas flood response
Lawton, OK – In a demonstration of interstate solidarity, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced on Saturday that two Type III swift water rescue teams from Oklahoma are being deployed to Texas to support ongoing flood response efforts. The…
Firefighters respond to structure fire on SW 7th Street in Lawton
Lawton, OK – Lawton firefighters responded to a structure fire Thursday morning in the 900 block of SW 7th Street, according to a statement from the Lawton Fire Department. Crews arrived on the scene around 10:30 a.m. and began working to contain the blaze. Authorities are…
Traffic accident at 52nd and Quanah Parker blocked westbound lanes Thursday afternoon
Lawton, OK – A traffic accident at the intersection of 52nd Street and Quanah Parker Trailway temporarily blocked westbound traffic Thursday afternoon, prompting a road closure and detours in the area. The Lawton Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m., with officers…
Licensed counselor appointed as Chief Clinical Officer at Oklahoma Human Services
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, Sharon Millington has been appointed as the new Chief Clinical Officer at Oklahoma Human Services, the agency announced this week. A licensed professional counselor, Millington will officially step into the role on June 30. Millington currently serves…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol cruiser ranks 5th in national contest after first day of voting
Oklahoma — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is off to a strong start in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “Best Looking Cruiser” contest, securing 5th place after just one day of public voting. OHP encouraged Oklahomans to keep the momentum going by casting…
Governor appoints new judge to serve Creek County district court
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Robert J. Getchell to serve as district judge for Office 1 of the 24th Judicial District, which includes Creek County. “Robert brings nearly four decades of high-level legal experience and a deep respect for the rule of law…
Governor Stitt applauds Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling rejecting race-based tax exemptions
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt praised a recent Oklahoma Supreme Court decision in Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission, calling it a “big win” for equal treatment under the law and the future of the state. The ruling rejected race-based tax exemptions and narrowed the scope…
