Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked Texas Roadhouse, outside law enforcement agencies and community members after a Tip-A-Cop fundraising event raised money for the Special Olympics program. In a social media post, the department described the event as a tremendous success and expressed…

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…

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, OK – Repairs at Lake Ellsworth Dam in Oklahoma are approximately 60% complete, with the project remaining on schedule for completion in late March 2028, according to the City of Lawton. Since the previous update in April, crews have continued installing rock anchors and…

Lawton, OK – A man was arrested in Lawton after police responded to a report of someone going through vehicles in a parking lot on East Gore Boulevard. The Lawton Police Department said patrol officers were called to the 3500 block of East Gore Boulevard…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton will begin its fourth round of park improvements in January 2027, replacing outdated playground equipment at eight parks across the city.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, 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, 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, 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 – 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, 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…

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…