City of Lawton thanked the Student Council from Crosby Park Elementary School for visiting City Hall
Lawton, OK – City of Lawton thanked the Student Council from Crosby Park Elementary School for visiting City Hall on May 8. City officials said the visit provided an opportunity to share information about how the city operates, local history, and the role of the…
Oklahoma Governor Stitt comments on controversial nationwide review of Mexican consulates, calls for accountability
Oklahoma – Governo Kevin Stitt issued a statement supporting a U.S. Department of State review of Mexican consulates operating across the United States under President Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy approach. Stitt said he welcomes the review of all Mexican consulates, including the one…
Lawton Police Department responds to domestic disturbance involving mental health crisis and safely resolves situation
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance on May 6, 2026, near the 2600 block of Northwest Cheyenne. According to the department, officers located an individual experiencing a mental health crisis inside a vehicle alongside another person. Officials said police…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol unit struck during emergency response after vehicle turns into private drive, trooper airlifted to hospital after crash-related injuries
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper was injured following a collision while responding to an emergency call involving an overturned dump truck, according to officials. Authorities said the incident occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. as troopers were en route to an injury crash on…
Oklahoma Legislature advances controversial bill after heated debate, proposing up to 10 years in prison and $100,000 fines for trafficking abortion-inducing drugs
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Legislature has advanced a controversial measure that would make the trafficking or distribution of abortion-inducing drugs a felony, sending House Bill 1168 to Gov. Kevin Stitt for final consideration. The bill passed through the Oklahoma Senate in late April 2026 after…
Lawton City Council recognizes community service and issues multiple proclamations during recent meeting
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton City Council meeting on April 28 included several presentations and proclamations honoring community service, public awareness efforts, and local initiatives. During the meeting, City Manager John Ratliff presented the True North Award to Mincie Beamesderfer, a claims investigator…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol explains decision to shut down interstate during tornado
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol shared details behind its decision to shut down Interstate 35 during a recent tornado, emphasizing the importance of protecting motorists during severe weather. According to the agency, the closure followed real-time monitoring of the storm as it moved across…
Governor Kevin Stitt signs bill inspired by models used in Texas, Florida, and Utah, aiming to strengthen Oklahoma approach while protecting taxpayers
Oklahoma – Kevin Stitt has signed the Building Utilities and Infrastructure for Long-term Development (BUILD) Act into law, a measure designed to support infrastructure expansion and housing development across Oklahoma without raising taxes or increasing government debt. The governor said the state is experiencing significant…
Lawton Police Department announces Citizens Police Academy graduation ceremony this Thursday
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that its Citizens Police Academy will conclude this Thursday with a graduation ceremony following a 13-week program. Officials thanked Tatiana Scharstein and KSWO 7 News for their continued coverage of the academy throughout the program. In a…
Oklahoma lawmakers support extension of surveillance law as critics say it allows access to Americans’ emails, texts, and calls as Trump pushes for longer extension
Oklahoma – Oklahoma lawmakers aligned with Republican leadership backed a short-term extension of a federal surveillance authority as Congress moved to prevent a lapse in one of the nation’s most controversial intelligence programs, even as internal divisions within the Republican Party continued to surface over…
