Resignation leaves Lawton’s Ward 2 council seat vacant as city prepares to address position
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, R.L. Smith has officially resigned from his position as Ward 2 City Councilman in Lawton, Oklahoma, effective immediately. In a letter addressed to Mayor Booker, fellow council members, and the citizens of Ward 2, Smith cited ongoing…
Lawton police and fire departments to host Boots & Badges Blood Drive on July 26
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced the return of the Boots & Badges Blood Drive, set to take place on Saturday, July 26, at the Great Plains Coliseum Prairie Building. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is being…
Traffic accident closes eastbound I-44 in Lawton between Highway 7 and Gore Boulevard
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reported a traffic accident early Tuesday morning that led to the closure of eastbound Interstate 44. According to the department, the affected stretch runs from the Highway 7 Lee exit to the Gore Boulevard exit. The Traffic Division…
Father denied knowing about any incidents that could explain his baby’s fractures and bIeeding, while the 2-month-old’s mother believed the child’s injuries could have been caused by being strapped in too tightly: police
Indiana – An Indiana coupIe, 34-year-old Linsday and 30-year-old Maquell, were formally charged last week with negIect of a dependent resuIting in serious bodiIy injury after their child was brought to a local hospital with multiple injuries. Indiana authroties say the 2‑month‑old was suffering from bIeeding…
Oklahoma sends additional resources to aid New Mexico and Texas flood recovery
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) deployed additional resources to support New Mexico and Texas following severe flooding in both states. To assist with recovery efforts in New Mexico, Oklahoma sent a 10-person Support Team to the New…
Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeks public input on long-range transportation plan
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is inviting residents to provide feedback on the state’s Long-Range Transportation Plan, which outlines priorities and strategies to guide Oklahoma’s transportation network through 2050. The plan evaluates long-term trends, community needs, and emerging technologies, establishing a comprehensive…
Governor Stitt defends new business court law before Oklahoma Supreme Court
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt reaffirmed his commitment to making Oklahoma the most business-friendly state in the nation as his legal team presented oral arguments before the Oklahoma Supreme Court in support of the state’s new business court law. The law, passed during the 2025…
Lawton hosts successful community wellness event at Shepler Park
Lawton, OK – More than 270 residents came together at Shepler Park over the weekend for “Let’s Get Moving, Lawton,” a city-organized wellness and community engagement event that featured fitness activities, safety demonstrations, and a celebration of local agriculture. Mayor Booker officially kicked off the…
Turner Turnpike reopens after semi-truck crash near Bristow causes temporary closure
Oklahoma – A crash involving a commercial motor vehicle temporarily shut down eastbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike (I-44) near mile marker 200, just east of Bristow, on Sunday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision occurred in the…
Dozens of pets find forever homes during adoption event at Lawton Farmers Market
Lawton, OK – Lawton Animal Welfare is celebrating a major success after 18 dogs and 10 cats were adopted during a special event at the Lawton Farmers Market, turning a typical Saturday into a day full of hope, healing, and new beginnings. The adoption event,…
Search and rescue ends safely after overnight effort to locate missing kayakers on Jed Johnson Lake
Lawton, OK – A potentially dangerous situation at Jed Johnson Lake ended safely after emergency crews completed a search for two kayakers whose boat reportedly capsized late Sunday night. According to the Lawton Fire Department, crews were dispatched after receiving reports that a kayak had…
Man told police he arrived at his girIfriend’s home only to find the woman, who called him jeaIous after he accused her of infideIity, together with another man before he kiIIed him, then claimed it was unintentional
Indiana – An Indiana man was formally charged with murder and residentiaI entry earlier this month in connection with the fatal shooting of 26‑year‑old D. TimberIake. According to court documents, the defendant, 19-year-old J. Jatt,allegedly entered an Indiana residence in April this year at about…
