Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department extends its deepest gratitude to the FISTA organization for generously allowing the K9 division to train at their facility during the recent extreme cold weather. The safety and effectiveness of the department’s K9 unit are essential to ensuring the…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is now accepting bids for the lease of 12 RV sites at School House Slough on Lake Lawtonka. The leases are available for a term of one year, with prices ranging from $4,238 to $5,146 per year, depending…

Lawton, OK – Lawton Mayor Stan Booker addressed the ongoing debate regarding firefighter staffing levels and funding in the city, emphasizing the importance of transparency and context in these discussions. The Mayor’s statement, issued on February 20, 2025, acknowledged the challenges Lawton faces in balancing financial…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton City Council is seeking public input on potential amendments to the Lawton City Charter, the foundational document that guides local government operations. As part of this process, the city will hold several meetings to gather feedback before finalizing any proposed changes…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is accepting applications for new officers and will hold two more tryouts this week for those who missed the first session. The physical agility tryouts will take place at the Great Plains Technology Center, located at 4500 SW…

Lawton, OK – City of Lawton offices will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, due to inclement winter weather, according to city officials. The decision was made at the direction of the city manager. Essential personnel must still report to work. Trash collection for…

Lawton, OK – City Manager John Ratliff recently presented Kristen Fitzpatrick with the True North Award for her outstanding contributions to the City of Lawton. Fitzpatrick, who has worked as the water distribution dispatcher for about two and a half years, plays a vital role…

Lawton, OK – This week, the Lawton Police Department hosted an Interview and Interrogation course, facilitated by Reid and Associates. The training attracted multiple agencies from Southwest Oklahoma, underscoring the department’s commitment to providing quality training not only for its officers but also for surrounding law…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is currently accepting applications for Lawton Police Officers. The following physical agility tryout dates are scheduled: – Feb 17th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Feb 20th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Feb 21st, 8:00 PM –…

Lawton, OK – The Leadership Lawton Fort Sill Class 34 visited key city landmarks as part of their community engagement and leadership development activities. The group toured City Hall, the Museum of the Great Plains, the Carnegie Library Town Hall, and the Patterson Center. During their…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department (LPD) responded to a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on Feb. 11, 2025. The department’s Traffic Unit confirmed that 36-year-old Jerami Clary was the victim. Clary was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. Authorities stated that all…

Lawton, OK – Motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes, with 6,218 motorcyclists killed in 2022 alone, making up 15% of all traffic fatalities. In an effort to promote safer riding practices, the Lawton Police Department (LPD) has partnered with the National…