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…
Lawton to host Armed Forces Day Parade downtown Saturday morning
Lawton, OK – City of Lawton announced the return of the Armed Forces Day Parade, which is scheduled to take place in downtown Lawton on Saturday at 10 a.m. City officials said temporary road closures will impact portions of C Avenue, 11th Street, and Fort…
Lawton Police Department honors fallen officers during National Police Week
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department continued recognizing National Police Week by honoring officers who lost their lives after years of service to their communities. In a social media post shared Wednesday, the department highlighted members of its Honor Guard standing watch over a…
Oklahoma Governor marks significant round of legislative decisions with sweeping laws expanding experimental health care access and changing schools, while blocking sentencing reform
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed 20 bills into law while vetoing eight others, marking a significant round of legislative decisions affecting a wide range of state policies. Among the signed measures, SB 330 authorizes the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority to…
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…
Oklahoma Governor Stitt breaks silence on inmate release controversy, slams “politically motivated” accusations
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is pushing back on what he described as politically motivated criticism following a grand jury report involving the early release of an inmate. Stitt said his thoughts are with victim Micaela Borrego and her family, noting the lasting impact…
Lawton Fire Department hosts first night of Citizens Fire Academy
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department held the first night of its Citizens Fire Academy this week, welcoming participants for an introductory session focused on department history and community engagement. Officials said the opening night provided an opportunity for attendees to meet firefighters and…
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…
Lawton Police Department announces appointment of new chief of police
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that Craig Akard has officially assumed the role of chief of police. Department officials said they are looking forward to the future of the agency under Akard’s leadership and expressed confidence in his commitment to both the…
Oklahoma students would not be allowed to use phones at all in schools under sweeping new law, as lawmakers advance bill to Governor Stitt’s desk for final approval
Oklahoma — Lawmakers have advanced legislation to make the state’s school cellphone restrictions permanent, moving a measure known as the “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy to Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk for final approval. The bill, officially House Bill 1276 (HB 1276), would permanently prohibit…
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…
Lawton community volunteers collect multiple truckloads of trash during Stream Clean initiative
Lawton, OK — Volunteers across Lawton participated in a weekend cleanup effort that removed several truckloads of trash from local waterways and neighborhoods, according to the City of Lawton. The Stream Clean initiative brought together community members working at Numu Creek, where volunteers collected two…
