Lawton upgrades 10 of 11 Gore Boulevard traffic signals as city prepares final installation
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is nearing completion of a traffic signal improvement project along Gore Boulevard, with 10 of the 11 planned intersections already upgraded and the final installation scheduled for November 12. The city’s Public Works team is working to improve…
Oklahoma AG Drummond makes major move against controversial Inola aluminum smelter, asks judge to release emissions data before construction begins
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond says he is using every legal tool available to stop a controversial aluminum smelter project planned for Inola, accusing the companies behind the development of putting special interests ahead of the health and safety of local communities. In…
Oklahoma cowboys rush to help after cattle hauler overturns on I-35, rope escaped calves running loose along highway as troopers work to secure the scene
Oklahoma – Oklahoma cowboys came to the rescue after a cattle hauler overturned on Interstate 35 near mile marker 208 in Kay County, leaving several calves dead and others loose along the highway. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said troopers responded to the crash in the…
Lawton police seek public’s help locating 26-year-old man last seen near Interstate Drive
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Cody Ryan Elbel, who was last seen near 301 SE Interstate Drive in Lawton on October 22, 2026. Police described Elbel as a white male who is approximately 5…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt responds to federal court ruling, says state’s authority over taxes, traffic laws and environmental regulations is not erased by McGirt
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is calling a federal appeals court decision a victory for the state’s jurisdiction, arguing that the landmark McGirt ruling should not be extended beyond its narrow criminal-law context to areas such as taxation, traffic enforcement and environmental regulation. In…
Lawton mayor presents proclamation as city joins Red Ribbon Week campaign encouraging youth to make drug-free choices
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton joined community members, public safety officials and military personnel in recognizing Red Ribbon Week and encouraging young people to make healthy, drug-free choices. Mayor Stan Booker presented Joslyn Wood with a proclamation during a community gathering, while the…
Lawton firefighters discover body while responding to grassfire, prompting joint investigation
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department is investigating alongside police after firefighters discovered a deceased individual while responding to a grassfire Monday morning. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on October 19, fire crews responded to a reported grassfire near SW 11th Street and SW Bishop…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt shares night sky photos after family visit to Black Mesa, calls Panhandle destination a state treasure with some of the darkest skies in the country
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt shared photos of the night sky over Black Mesa after spending an evening at the Panhandle destination with his family, highlighting the area’s dark skies and natural scenery. In a post on X, Stitt said his family had an…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol opens new $3 million headquarters in Clinton to replace outdated facility built in 1967
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has opened a new headquarters for Troop H in Clinton, replacing an outdated facility that the agency had outgrown. The 7,500-square-foot building is located on Gary Boulevard along historic Route 66, on land donated by the City of Clinton….
Lawton marks ninth annual Indigenous Peoples Day with tribal leaders, cultural ceremonies and community awards
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton marked its ninth annual Indigenous Peoples Day on October 12 with a gathering at City Hall celebrating Indigenous communities, their history and their lasting contributions to the Lawton-Fort Sill area. The event brought together community members, tribal representatives,…
Lawton Fire Department welcomes four new firefighters as cadets graduate from academy and begin careers in public service
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department has welcomed four new firefighters after they completed the department’s academy, received their badges and officially began their careers serving the community. The department announced the milestone on October 9, congratulating the four cadets as they transitioned from…
Oklahoma launches new program allowing certain traffic citations to be dismissed after drivers complete online safety course focused on safe driving in construction areas
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has introduced a new program designed to educate drivers about the dangers of highway construction zones and encourage safer driving around road crews. The Work Zone Citation Forgiveness Program was created through legislation passed by the Oklahoma…
