Oklahoma Highway Patrol cadets complete active shooter response training as academy recruitment continues
Oklahoma – Cadets with the 75th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy are completing specialized active shooter response training this week as part of their preparation to serve as state troopers. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the cadets are participating in LASER training, which stands for…
City of Lawton leaders tour Comanche Renewables facility to learn how landfill methane is converted into renewable natural gas
Lawton, OK – City of Lawton leadership and staff recently toured the Comanche Renewables facility near the City of Lawton Landfill to learn more about how methane generated by household waste is being converted into renewable natural gas. According to city officials, the facility captures…
Sen. James Lankford responds after Senate GOP funds ICE and Border Patrol for 3 years, warns against political games with law enforcement
Oklahoma – Senator James Lankford said Congress is moving forward on major national security legislation, pointing to recent votes on immigration enforcement funding and an upcoming effort to reauthorize federal surveillance authorities. “After voting overnight last week to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the…
Gov. Stitt praises Trump, says the President knew Oklahoma had what America needed to secure its supply chain when he backed major aluminum project
Oklahoma – Gov. Kevin Stitt is highlighting Oklahoma’s growing role in national manufacturing and supply chain security, arguing that a major aluminum project planned for northeast Oklahoma could play a key role in reducing U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers. In a June 7 post on…
Gov. Stitt reacts after nonprofit organization expressed support for Pride Month, says “this is the kind of content that doesn’t need to be funded by taxpayer dollars”
Oklahoma – “This is the kind of content that doesn’t need to be funded by taxpayer dollars. That’s why I vetoed funding of OETA this session,” Governor Kevin Stitt said in a post responding to a Sesame Street message celebrating Pride Month. Governor Kevin Stitt…
Students explore aerospace and STEM careers during Fly Forward event
Lawton, OK – Students in Lawton spent a day learning about aerospace technology, drone operations, and STEM-related challenges during the Fly Forward: Tuesday Take-Off event. According to the City of Lawton, participants explored aerospace concepts, developed drone flight skills, and took part in hands-on STEM…
Lawton Fire Department joins Summer Kickoff event at public library featuring fire safety scavenger hunt for families
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department participated in a community-focused Summer Kickoff event hosted in partnership with the Lawton Public Library, bringing fire safety education and hands-on learning to local families. According to the Lawton Fire Department, firefighters joined the library’s Summer Kickoff and…
Gov. Stitt reacts to crash that killed four, praises OHP troopers for their response and says suspect will be removed from the country
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said he is “very proud” of Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers for their swift response following a deadly wrong-way DUI crash on Interstate 40 that killed four young students near Czech Hall Road in Canadian County. The governor made the…
City of Lawton highlights Yard of the Month winners recognizing community pride and neighborhood upkeep
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton Community Enrichment Department is continuing its monthly “Yard of the Month” program, recognizing residents who maintain clean, attractive, and well-kept properties across the community. The program highlights homeowners who demonstrate consistent pride in their properties and contribute to…
Gov. Stitt requests special audit of the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, cites concerns over significant budget growth and increased staffing levels in recent years
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has requested a special audit of the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, citing concerns over significant budget growth and increased staffing levels in recent years. In a letter sent to State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd, Stitt pointed to what he…
Governor Stitt orders immediate halt to weatherization program after investigation reveals $663,000 in questionable spending and directs Attorney General to launch legal probe into CAAOKC
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has instructed the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to immediately halt the weatherization program administered by the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma and Canadian Counties, Inc (CAAOKC), following findings of significant mismanagement. The decision comes after a forensic…
Lawton Police Department highlights successful Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Lawton
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reflected on a successful Armed Forces Day Parade held in downtown Lawton, where officers participated alongside community members and military partners. The department said its officers enjoyed being part of the event, which brought large crowds together to…
