Lawton Citizens Academy enters 4th week with lessons on 911 dispatch and city planning
Lawton, OK – Participants in the City of Lawton’s Citizens Academy explored emergency communications and city planning during the program’s fourth week. The session provided participants with a behind-the-scenes look at how city departments operate and how different systems are used to support emergency response…
Oklahoma trooper praised for “going above and beyond” after I-35 crash leaves family stranded in 106-degree heat and tow truck unable to take everyone
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper was praised after helping two German teenagers get out of extreme heat following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in Logan County. Trooper Konner Dowell, No. 460, was recognized by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol after J. Todd Crosby…
Citizens Academy participants get behind-the-scenes look at Lawton Fire Department during week 3
Lawton, OK – Participants in the City of Lawton’s Citizens Academy spent week three learning about the operations of the Lawton Fire Department and gaining a closer look at the work firefighters perform throughout the community. During the session, Fire Chief Jared Williams provided an…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt responds after President Trump unveils major changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, says move will help parents make “the best decisions” for their children
Oklahoma – “Thank you, President Trump, for bringing greater clarity and transparency to vaccine recommendations,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Aug. 10 after President Donald Trump announced a major overhaul of the federal recommendations for childhood vaccinations. Earlier that day, Trump signed an executive order…
Sen. Lankford responds after Senate passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill, says “this bill gives President Trump real leverage” to change Putin’s calculations
Oklahoma – “For years, Vladimir Putin has counted on countries like China and India to keep buying cheap Russian oil which directly funds his murder of Ukrainians,” Sen. James Lankford said after the Senate approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia and Iran. Lankford, an…
Gov. Stitt visits Lawton during final 77-county tour, praises FISTA and city’s growth
Lawton, OK – Gov. Kevin Stitt visited Lawton on Friday, Aug. 7, as part of his final tour of all 77 Oklahoma counties, stopping at FISTA Innovation Park to meet with local leaders and discuss economic development and the city’s continued growth. During his visit,…
Driver identified after hit-and-run crash involving SUV and electric tricycle in Lawton
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department said all parties involved in a hit-and-run crash involving an SUV and an electric tricycle have been identified and accounted for following assistance from the community. The crash occurred on Aug. 2 in the area of 17th Street…
Lawton announces road and parking restrictions ahead of 125th Birthday Celebration cattle drive
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is reminding residents and visitors about temporary road closures and parking restrictions planned for the Lawton Rangers Longhorn Cattle Drive during the city’s 125th Birthday Celebration. The restrictions will be in place Saturday, Aug. 8, as part of…
Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford says Dr. Fauci’s diary revealed a different story, adding “we are starting to see the truth, now we want accountability”
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said newly released diary entries written by former White House COVID-19 adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci reveal significant differences between Fauci’s private reflections and his public messaging during the pandemic, arguing that Americans deserve accountability for decisions that affected…
Driver charged after striking semi-truck, continued wrong way for nearly three miles before crashing into wall, OHP says “miraculously, no one was injured”
Oklahoma – An impaired driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma City was arrested after a dangerous incident that nearly resulted in a serious crash, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The incident happened Tuesday morning shortly before 9:30 a.m. when the…
Lawton police sergeant earns D.A.R.E. certification to support local students
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is recognizing Sergeant Chris Daniels after he achieved his D.A.R.E. certification through the state of Oklahoma. According to the department, Sgt. Daniels will assist the Lawton Public Schools Police Department with the D.A.R.E. program throughout the year, helping…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol captain retires after 38 years of service to the state
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol honored Captain Jim Terry following his retirement after 38 years of dedicated service to the state of Oklahoma. According to OHP, Captain Terry began his law enforcement career in September 1988 as a Patrolman with Troop R (Capitol Patrol)….
