Governor Stitt and HHS Secretary Kennedy launch Make Oklahoma Healthy Again campaign with new health initiatives
Oklahoma – U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. partnered with Governor Kevin Stitt for a day of events in Oklahoma City, officially launching the Make Oklahoma Healthy Again (MOHA) campaign. This initiative serves as Oklahoma’s state-level extension of the national Make…
Lawton Police Department assists Oklahoma City Police with Thunder championship parade
Lawton, OK — The Lawton Police Department congratulated the Oklahoma City Thunder on an outstanding season and their championship victory. Officers from Lawton were proud to support their colleagues in the Oklahoma City Police Department by assisting with the Thunder’s championship parade. The department expressed…
Lawton Police update ongoing investigation after person found deceased at Stripes parking lot
Lawton, OK — On June 24, 2025, the Lawton Police Department responded to a report of an individual found lying in the parking lot of the Stripes convenience store at 1103 SW 11th Street. Upon arrival, officers determined the individual was deceased. The department’s Criminal…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol hosts Youth Indian Police Academy cadets for driver training
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Training Division recently welcomed cadets from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Youth Indian Police Academy for a hands-on law enforcement driver training session. The cadets, ranging in age from 14 to 17 and representing states including Alaska, North Dakota,…
Lawton Police praised for heroic efforts during high winds at Lake Lawtonka
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department received heartfelt recognition yesterday for their swift and courageous response to a safety hazard at Lake Lawtonka. Amid strong 20 mph winds with gusts reaching up to 40 mph, officers worked diligently to secure a dock that had…
Lawton announces traffic and parking plan for Fort Sill Freedom Festival
Lawton, OK – As the Fort Sill Freedom Festival approaches, the City of Lawton has released important information regarding parking and traffic procedures to ensure a smooth and safe experience for attendees. Taking place June 27 and 28 at Elmer Thomas Park, the festival is…
Historic Johnson family home in Lawton added to National Register of Historic Places
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton recently celebrated a momentous occasion as the James Carl Sr. and Lucille Johnson Family House was officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home, built in 1938, is located at 202 E. Gore Blvd. in…
Routine traffic stop leads to major drug bust on I-40 in eastern Oklahoma
Oklahoma – What began as a routine traffic stop for speeding on Interstate 40 in the early hours of June 11 turned into a major drug bust after an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper noticed signs of possible criminal activity. The trooper initiated a probable cause…
Man told police he feIt like his girIfriend was interfering in his reIationship with his friend and was causing tension between the two after he kiIIed the woman while she was Iying on their bed Iooking at her phone
Michigan – A Michigan man was arrested last week after calling 911 to report that he had kiIIed his girIfriend, 33‑year‑old MaIIory. He’s now charged with premeditated first‑degree murder, a crime that carries the possibiIity of Iife in prison without paroIe. Bond was denied at…
7-month-old chiId dies after her caregiver, ‘who had nurtured the chiId with Iove’, Ieft the baby in her unIocked vehicIe for an unknown period of time amid nearIy ninety-degree conditions: police
North Carolina – A North Carolina woman, 59-year-old D. Bostack, was arrested last week after authorities say she Ieft a chiId in her unIocked vehicle amid nearly ninety degrees weather. She now faces charges of invoIuntary mansIaughter and negIigent child abuse. Bond was set at…
Lawton firefighters train in water rescues despite rainy conditions
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department’s A Shift crews took advantage of rainy weather to conduct important water rescue training. Despite the less-than-ideal conditions, firefighters focused on refining their skills to better prepare for emergency situations involving water, such as swift-water rescues or flood…
Emergency communications officer honored for calm response during roadside birth
Oklahoma – Emergency Communications Officer Summer VanBuskirk of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol was recently named Telecommunicator of the Quarter by the 9-1-1 Authority for her exceptional handling of a high-pressure call in October 2024. During her overnight shift at the Central Regional Communications Center, VanBuskirk…
