East Side Park play area closed as construction continues on future Lawton Fort Sill Sports Plex
Lawton, OK – Construction work is continuing at East Side Park in Lawton, prompting city officials to close the park’s play area and remind residents to stay out of the active construction zone. In an update shared June 15, the City of Lawton said work…
Oklahoma Sen. Lankford reacts to border crisis, says Biden administration “failed our country” after 146,000 migrant children located
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford responded on June 12 to reports and statements from federal officials and lawmakers regarding unaccompanied migrant children who entered the United States in recent years, highlighting claims that the Trump administration has located approximately 146,000 minors who were previously…
City of Lawton welcomes four new emergency communications dispatchers
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is celebrating the addition of four new emergency communications dispatchers who have completed their training and are ready to begin serving the community. City officials announced that Marcilio Cordeiro, Kaidence Ostrowski, James Pendley, and Claudia Robertson have successfully…
Governor Kevin Stitt says “the truth still matters in Oklahoma” as he pushes for transparency in political ads generated by AI
Oklahoma – Gov. Kevin Stitt is calling for greater transparency in political advertising as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly powerful tool in election campaigns, arguing that voters should be able to make decisions based on candidates’ policies rather than potentially misleading AI-generated content. “The truth…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy cadets reach significant milestone in training as they learn where they will begin their careers as state troopers
Oklahoma – Cadets in the 75th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy reached a significant milestone in their training on June 5 as they learned where they will begin their careers as state troopers after graduation. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the agency’s chief announced each…
Governor Stitt signs new savings initiative for children in state custody, calls it path to the American Dream
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to federal Trump Accounts for children in Oklahoma’s foster care system, building on federal child welfare initiatives. According to the governor’s office, the order is intended to strengthen financial protections and increase…
Lawton Police Department partners with Oklahoma Highway Safety Office for motorcycle safety course
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department partnered with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office on Friday to host a Motorcycle Safety Rider Course at the Fort Sill motorcycle skills pad. The course was led by officers from the department’s Motor Unit and focused on helping…
“You can’t pick and choose who the law applies to based on race,” Gov. Stitt responds to Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling involving tribal settlement deal
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected a settlement agreement involving the City of Tulsa and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, a decision Governor Kevin Stitt says restores proper law enforcement authority in the city. Governor Kevin Stitt said the ruling voids an agreement that…
Mother reached out to Oklahoma Highway Patrol after crash involving her children, says “small gesture made a huge impact during a very stressful situation”
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is recognizing one of its troopers after a family shared a message of gratitude following a recent traffic crash. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Whitney S. wrote to the agency praising Trooper Austin Martin for his professionalism and…
Lawton Police Department hosts retiree qualification shoot bringing former officers together for fellowship and firearm certification event
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reflected on a recent community and department tradition after retirees gathered for a qualification and fellowship event hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 98. According to the Lawton Police Department, the annual Retiree Qualification Shoot was…
“Kids need the opportunity to chase their American Dreams,” Governor Kevin Stitt moves to eliminate student cell phones from Oklahoma schools in sweeping new policy
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a new law establishing a permanent statewide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy aimed at removing student cell phone use from Oklahoma classrooms during the school day. The legislation requires school districts across Oklahoma to adopt policies that…
Lawton Police Department partners with Oklahoma Highway Safety Office to host Motorcycle Safety Rider Course at Fort Sill
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department has announced a partnership with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office to offer a Motorcycle Safety Rider Course aimed at improving rider awareness and road safety. The course is scheduled for June 5, 2026, and will be held at the…
