Lawton Fire Department sends units to large fire along Comanche-Cotton county line
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department was sending units to assist with a large and dangerous fire along the Comanche-Cotton county line. The department urged the public to stay clear of the area as firefighters responded to the incident. Officials described the fire as…
Lawton to celebrate reopening of Walker Family & Kathy Newcombe Park after improvements
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton will celebrate the reopening of Walker Family & Kathy Newcombe Park on Monday, Aug. 24, following improvements to the park. The reopening event is scheduled for noon at the park, located at 736-798 NW Parkview Blvd. City officials…
Oklahoma governor race takes personal turn as Drummond releases drug test while President Trump’s backed rival refuses to do the same
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has made his health, financial records and drug test part of the increasingly heated Republican race for governor, releasing records as his Aug. 25 runoff against former state Sen. Mike Mazzei draws closer. Drummond previously said he would…
“Oklahoma will not turn a blind eye to organizations that may support terrorism,” Gov. Stitt issues executive order targeting Muslim groups over potential threats
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has ordered state public-safety officials to assess whether the Muslim Brotherhood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), or individuals and entities acting on their behalf present a terrorism or public-safety threat in Oklahoma. Stitt issued the executive order directing…
Lawton leaders celebrate 2026 progress and unveil plans for what Mayor Booker calls the “Year of Transformation”
Lawton, OK – Lawton officials highlighted major accomplishments from the past year while outlining plans for future development during the city’s 2026 State of the City address. Hosted by Mayor Stan Booker, this year’s presentation, titled “Brick by Brick,” focused on projects completed throughout 2026…
Lawton celebrates 125th birthday with cattle drive, auditorium ribbon cutting and community festivities
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton celebrated its 125th birthday with a day of events highlighting the city’s history, community and longtime residents. The celebration began with a Cowboy Breakfast before attendees watched a cattle drive as longhorns made their way through Elmer Thomas…
Lawton police Traffic Unit participates in National Night Out with Ft. Sill community
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked the Ft. Sill community for inviting members of its Traffic Unit and CrimeStoppers of Southwest Oklahoma to a National Night Out event. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that brings residents together with local police,…
Oklahoma Sen. Lankford says he voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt, arguing that “Congress has a responsibility to conduct oversight and get answers for the American people”
Oklahoma – “Congress has a responsibility to conduct oversight and get answers for the American people about how COVID-19 started and how our government responded,” Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said after voting to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress following a contentious Senate…
Fort Sill volunteers remove 175 pounds of litter during Numu Creek cleanup in Lawton
Fort Smith, Ark. – A group of Fort Sill volunteers helped protect Lawton’s waterways after removing approximately 175 pounds of litter from Numu Creek at Mattie Beal Park. Members of Class 007-27 NCOA 13M SLC took part in the stream cleanup effort despite temperatures reaching…
Lawton mayor to deliver 2026 State of the City address on Aug. 14
Lawton, OK – Lawton Mayor Stan Booker will deliver his 2026 State of the City address during the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the City Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 14, at FISTA Innovation Park. The luncheon is scheduled from 11:30 a.m….
Lawton police raise $1,550 for Special Olympics through Tip-a-Cop event
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked community members who supported this year’s Tip-a-Cop event at Jimmy’s Egg, which raised $1,550 for Special Olympics and athlete events. The department said the fundraiser brought together officers, community members, and supporters who came out to help…
Lawton volunteers remove 340 pounds of litter during Stream Clean Saturday cleanup
Lawton, OK – Volunteers helped make a difference in Lawton’s waterways during this month’s Stream Clean Saturday, removing 340 pounds of litter from Wolf Creek south of Gore Boulevard. According to the City of Lawton, volunteers spent the morning collecting trash and debris from the…
