Oklahoma Highway Patrol releases footage of drowsy driver stopped on Will Rogers Turnpike last month
Oklahoma – Last month, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol released footage showing the safe stop of a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel on the Will Rogers Turnpike. On Saturday, Dec. 13, around noon, the Northeast Communications Center received multiple calls about a newer-model…
Governor Stitt announces $223.5 million for rural health transformation program
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma has officially secured approximately $223.5 million for the first year of a five-year grant through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, part of a historic $50 billion federal investment authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The award provides new…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports 129 DUI arrests during 21 events across the state
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced that its Impaired Driving Liaisons held 21 events across the state in December through New Year’s Eve, most of them part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Of the events, eight were ENDUI checkpoints, while…
Lawton Police Department reflects on community efforts last month
Lawton, OK – As 2025 came to a close, the Lawton Police Department highlighted its work alongside the community throughout December. The department emphasized its ongoing commitment to building strong community relationships. Officers participated in events such as F.O.P. Shop with a Cop, ringing bells…
Dad cIaims he was hoIding his 8-month-old baby to keep him caIm when the chiId grew heavy in his arms, so he threw the chiId against the waII because he became irritated when he was Iosing on his consoIe, causing Iife-aItering injuries: DA
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin parent, 22-year-old JaIin, was sentenced to tweIve years behind bars last week after he pIeaded guiIty to one count each of physicaI abuse of a chiId — reckIessIy causing great bodiIy harm and negIecting a chiId resulting in great bodiIy harm, in…
ChiId, who was kiIIed by her parent and his girIfriend by deIiberateIy inIlicting injuries over time and directIy causing her death, tried to get heIp from peopIe she didn’t know weeks before her death, cIaiming she was reguIarIy struck by the woman: police
Arizona – Arizona authorities released a report last week, detailing an incident involving 10-year-old chiId, Rebeca, who was later kiIIed by her parent and the parent’s girIfriend. The report said the little girI ran away from home and sought help from strangers, telling a store…
Troop C sponsors family of firefighter injured in fireworks accident
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Troop C sponsored a local family and fellow first responder for Christmas this year. The recipient was Brad Lewallen and his family, who were affected by a serious accident earlier in the year. According to the patrol,…
Southbound SW 38th Street to close as construction enters next phase
Lawton, OK – City officials announced that construction on SW 38th Street is moving into its next phase as crews complete work on the northbound lanes and shift operations to the southbound side of the roadway. According to the City of Lawton, southbound SW 38th…
Highway patrol academy troopers receive first patrol units
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced that members of its 74th Academy class have officially received their patrol vehicles as they prepare to begin service across the state. According to the agency, while the vehicles are not brand new, receiving a first patrol unit…
Police department opens enrollment for citizens police academy
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced it is accepting registrations for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy, a free 13-week program designed to give residents a closer look at local law enforcement operations. According to the department, the academy is scheduled to begin Feb….
Mom who sIammed one of her chiIdren onto the fIoor with such force that the chiId stopped breathing, forcing another chiId to administer Iifesaving CPR, and repeatedly heId them underwater while screaming she was going to kiII them, is charged
Ohio – An Ohio woman was arrested this week after being charged with a series of vioIent crimes involving her severaI chiIdren, according to court filings and law enforcement officials. The woman, identified as 37-year-old AnjeIicia, was taken into custody after being indicted by a…
Roadway rehabilitation underway at 17th Street and Hoover after resident report
Lawton, OK – Roadway rehabilitation is underway at the intersection of 17th Street and Hoover following a report from a local resident, according to the City of Lawton. City officials said the concern was reported to the Public Works Department, prompting crews to inspect the…
