Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is advancing its efforts to enhance community spaces with ongoing park improvements across the city. Recent renovations have transformed parks from Greer Park to Gooch Acres, with work now underway at Kathy Newcombe Park near Fort Sill Boulevard…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton Engineering Department has received the Gold Award for Excellence in Concrete Pavement from the Oklahoma/Arkansas Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association for the Gore Boulevard Rehabilitation Project, spanning SW 67th Street to SW 82nd Street. The award,…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton, Oklahoma recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for The Plex at the Lawton Fort Sill Sports Park, drawing a large crowd of community members and youth athletes. City officials said the event highlighted years of work by the Lawton…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is hosting a Motorcycle Safety Rider Course today in partnership with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. The course is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Diamondback Harley-Davidson and is being led by experienced officers from the…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is reminding residents to take precautions as many families prepare to travel during Spring Break. Police encouraged travelers to lock their vehicles and secure their property before leaving home. Officials advised residents to remove valuable items from plain…

Lawton, OK – Twenty-eight volunteers helped remove more than 1,200 pounds of trash during a recent Stream Clean Saturday event along Numu Creek, according to the City of Lawton. City officials said the cleanup took place behind the Sheridan Road Walmart and continued along the…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced that work is underway on a $3.4 million rehabilitation project for the historic Gondola Dam in Medicine Park. City officials said the dam, which is more than 100 years old, has long been part of the area’s…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton said community members gathered for a Community Enrichment Department workshop at the Owens Multipurpose Center, where residents had the opportunity to learn more about city programs and available resources. City officials said the event drew a strong turnout,…

Lawton, OK – All lanes of Interstate 44 have reopened following a major crash near the Medicine Park exit that involved an Elgin school bus, according to the Lawton Police Department. Authorities initially responded to the crash late Sunday as multiple emergency responders were dispatched…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department expressed gratitude to the Lawton–Fort Sill community after officers and residents participated in a fundraising plunge event benefiting Special Olympics. The event took place Saturday, where participants braved cold water to raise money for the organization and the…

Lawton, OK – Renovations at McMahon Memorial Auditorium are moving steadily, with the project now roughly 75% complete. Crews have been working on infrastructure upgrades and interior improvements aimed at extending the life and functionality of the community venue. The project timeline was recently extended…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department and Lawton Police Department were recognized this week for their efforts during the 2025 Salvation Army bell ringing campaign. The two departments competed in the annual “Guns and Hoses” challenge, raising funds to support local families in need….