Lawton to upgrade playground equipment at eight parks starting in January 2027
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton will begin its fourth round of park improvements in January 2027, replacing outdated playground equipment at eight parks across the city. The upgrades will include Harold Park, Francis Curb Park, Country Club Heights Park, East Side Park, Patterson…
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…
Lawton police team up with Greater Lawton Rotary Club to promote community safety through Sentinel Program
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is highlighting its Sentinel Program and the role of community partnerships in helping keep Lawton and Fort Sill safe following a presentation to the Greater Lawton Rotary Club. The department thanked the organization for inviting Sentinel Earl Howard…
Lawton police investigate shots fired call in southwest Lawton, all parties accounted for as investigation remains active
Lawton, OK – Lawton police are investigating a shots-fired call reported in southwest Lawton on October 9, 2026, after officers responded to the 3300 block of SW Salinas, according to the Lawton Police Department. The department’s Uniform Division responded to the scene following the report…
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…
Lawton Citizens Academy participants tour wastewater treatment facility during 10th week of community program
Lawton, OK – Lawton Citizens Academy participants recently visited the City of Lawton’s wastewater treatment facility as part of the 10th week of the community education program. During the visit, participants learned how wastewater is treated and how the city works to protect local waterways…
Construction continues on Lawton Animal Welfare facility as project reaches 30% to 40% completion, remains on track for spring 2027 opening
Lawton, OK – Construction on the new Lawton Animal Welfare Facility is continuing as the project reaches an estimated 30% to 40% completion, with crews making progress on the main addition and a separate storage building. According to the City of Lawton, the main addition…
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…
“This ruling is another victory for the values of our state,” Oklahoma AG Drummond says ‘he is proud of his efforts’ after state Supreme Court blocks gender changes on birth certificates
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond says ruling is ‘another victory for the values of our state’ after state Supreme Court blocks gender changes on birth certificates “I’m proud of my efforts to uphold the U.S. and Oklahoma Constitutions and defend our God-given rights…
Gov. Stitt calls for relief, says ‘Oklahoma should ease burdens to provide relief for Americans trying to feed their families’ after requesting 120-day pause on dyed diesel enforcement
Oklahoma – “Oklahoma feeds the world, however our farmers and ranchers are facing unprecedented challenges as we head into harvest season,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said as he called for temporary relief from enforcement involving dyed diesel fuel, arguing that rising fuel costs are putting…
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 police ask public for help locating wanted man with Comanche County warrant, warn public not to attempt to apprehend him
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Joshua Long, who is wanted on a Comanche County warrant. Long is described as a Black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 180 pounds. Police listed the…
