Lawton, OK – Crews have been working near Hugh Bish Elementary School to rebuild the crosswalk and install new handicap-accessible ramps. The project is part of the Crosswalks to Classrooms initiative, which aims to make school zones safer and more welcoming for students and families….

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department held free inspections for food trucks this week behind the McMahon Memorial Auditorium marquee. The event, supported by the State Fire Marshal’s Office and Oklahoma LP Gas Administration, aimed to make the inspection process quick and easy for…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department confirmed that the pedestrian involved in a collision earlier this week at 45th Street and West Gore Boulevard has died. According to investigators, the crash occurred around 11:45 p.m. and involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. All parties…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced the official opening of the new Kidzone playground at Greer Park on 38th Street. City officials expressed gratitude to the citizens of Lawton for making the project possible through the PROPEL2040 initiative. The investment aims to enhance…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department announced that its newest fire truck, Engine 1, is about to begin its journey to Lawton after completing acceptance testing. The truck was ordered in June 2022 and will make a stop at a local vendor’s shop in…

Lawton, OK – Week 11 of the Lawton Citizens Academy focused on the city’s Public Works Department, giving participants an inside look at the systems and teams that keep the city running. The tour, supported by LATS, included stops across Lawton to explore the city’s…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reported that the roadway at 2nd and Lee has reopened following a traffic accident involving a downed line. The department cautioned motorists that the road may be closed again later in the day for further repairs. During the…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department expressed gratitude to the community and Texas Roadhouse staff following a successful Tip a Cop fundraiser that raised more than $5,000 for Special Olympics athletes and their events. Officers joined Texas Roadhouse employees at the restaurant’s new location,…

Lawton, OK – Exciting progress continued at McMahon Auditorium, where the exterior of the new addition has begun to take shape with outer walls in place and new windows installed at the front of the building. Inside, crews completed the framework, offering the first look…

Lawton, OK – Week 10 of the Lawton Citizens Academy gave participants an inside look at the Municipal Court and the City Attorney’s Office. Attendees learned about the process of handling citations and the legal guidance provided to departments throughout the city. The session offered…

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Clay Bullard as the Chief Advisor for Health and Mental Health and the Director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA). Bullard, a healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience, has built his career…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol attended the University of Central Oklahoma’s Criminal Justice Day on Thursday, October 3. Troopers spent the day engaging with high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement. The event provided students an opportunity to learn…