Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department said all parties involved in a hit-and-run crash involving an SUV and an electric tricycle have been identified and accounted for following assistance from the community. The crash occurred on Aug. 2 in the area of 17th Street…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is reminding residents and visitors about temporary road closures and parking restrictions planned for the Lawton Rangers Longhorn Cattle Drive during the city’s 125th Birthday Celebration. The restrictions will be in place Saturday, Aug. 8, as part of…

Fort Smith, Ark. – A group of Fort Sill volunteers helped protect Lawton’s waterways after removing approximately 175 pounds of litter from Numu Creek at Mattie Beal Park. Members of Class 007-27 NCOA 13M SLC took part in the stream cleanup effort despite temperatures reaching…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Aug. 3 at the intersection of Railroad Street and Lee Boulevard. According to police, the department’s Traffic Unit responded to the collision involving a motorcycle. Traffic investigators later confirmed the…

Lawton, OK – Lawton Mayor Stan Booker will deliver his 2026 State of the City address during the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the City Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 14, at FISTA Innovation Park. The luncheon is scheduled from 11:30 a.m….

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has officially kicked off its 2026 Citizens Academy, giving participants a behind-the-scenes look at how local government operates. During the first week, attendees met with staff from the City Manager’s Office and Lawton Arts and Humanities, where they…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is preparing for the next phase of its Citywide Park Improvements Project, with eight neighborhood parks identified for new playground improvements. Phase IV of the project is supported by $613,727.20 through the Healthy Kids Initiative, in partnership with…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is recognizing Sergeant Chris Daniels after he achieved his D.A.R.E. certification through the state of Oklahoma. According to the department, Sgt. Daniels will assist the Lawton Public Schools Police Department with the D.A.R.E. program throughout the year, helping…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked community members who supported this year’s Tip-a-Cop event at Jimmy’s Egg, which raised $1,550 for Special Olympics and athlete events. The department said the fundraiser brought together officers, community members, and supporters who came out to help…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department responded to a traffic accident after a vehicle struck the Swift Stop service station near Second and Lee. According to police, the crash resulted in injuries to the driver and one additional individual. Both were being treated for…

Lawton, OK – Volunteers helped make a difference in Lawton’s waterways during this month’s Stream Clean Saturday, removing 340 pounds of litter from Wolf Creek south of Gore Boulevard. According to the City of Lawton, volunteers spent the morning collecting trash and debris from the…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in a homicide at the Timbers Apartments, located at 120 NW 44th Street. According to police, the victims were identified by their families as Chamill London and Jabari Roebuck. Authorities said the…