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Oklahoma Highway Patrol opens new $3 million headquarters in Clinton to replace outdated facility built in 1967
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has opened a new headquarters for Troop H in Clinton, replacing an outdated facility that the agency had outgrown.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…
Sen. Lankford joins Nevada Sen. Rosen in demanding action from tech giant, says foreign agents and extremists are abusing Facebook and Instagram to ‘spread hate, fuel antisemitism, and sow discord’
Oklahoma – “We cannot continue to play catch up as foreign agents and extremists abuse American social media platforms to spread hate, fuel antisemitism, and sow discord on American soil and across the globe,” Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said as he pressed Meta to take…
Lawton recognizes National Hunger Action Day as food bank reports surge in demand, serving more than 3,000 additional people each month
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton recognized National Hunger Action Day on Sept. 29 with a proclamation presented to the Lawton Food Bank, highlighting food insecurity across the Lawton-Fort Sill community and the local efforts working to address it. Lawton Food Bank Executive Director…
Lawton’s 47th annual International Festival opens at Elmer Thomas Park with free admission and parking
Lawton, OK – The 47th annual International Festival officially got underway at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton, bringing a weekend of cultural celebrations, food, music and entertainment to the Lawton Fort Sill community. The City of Lawton announced that opening ceremonies were held at the…
City of Lawton celebrates Fall Open Streets event with bike rides, obstacle course and activities bringing community together on C Avenue
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton celebrated a successful Fall Open Streets event on C Avenue, bringing families, friends and community members together for a day of activities and entertainment. Attendees took part in a variety of activities, including bike riding, obstacle courses, playing…
Oklahoma troopers head to Ohio to compete against top officers from across the country
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers Byron Pletcher and Summer Smith are preparing to represent the state at the 2nd Annual National Top Trooper Competition in Ohio next week. The competition will be held at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy, where Pletcher and Smith…
Pedestrian struck and killed on westbound I-44 near river bridge by Elwood Avenue, Oklahoma Highway Patrol urges anyone with video to come forward
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is asking for witnesses and video footage following a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on westbound I-44 near the river bridge by Elwood Avenue on September 10. The crash occurred between approximately 7 and 8:30 p.m., according to investigators. OHP is…
