Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked the Lawton community and fellow first responders for their support following the wildfires that affected the area. In a message shared by the department, officials highlighted a heartfelt note from a community member thanking firefighters, police officers,…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mameneta Attocknie, a Native American woman wanted on a Comanche County warrant. Police said Attocknie is wanted in case CF 2025-193 for failure to appear. She is described as 5…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department responded to the Indiahoma Fire Saturday, sending multiple units to the scene as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Lawton police officers were also assisting with scene security, according to the department. Despite the fire’s proximity to the…

Lawton, OK – Participants in the City of Lawton’s Citizens Academy explored emergency communications and city planning during the program’s fourth week. The session provided participants with a behind-the-scenes look at how city departments operate and how different systems are used to support emergency response…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department was sending units to assist with a large and dangerous fire along the Comanche-Cotton county line. The department urged the public to stay clear of the area as firefighters responded to the incident. Officials described the fire as…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced the death of former Assistant Chief Jack Partin, mourning the loss of a longtime member of the department’s leadership. The department shared the news with deep sadness and offered condolences to Partin’s family, friends, former colleagues and…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton will celebrate the reopening of Walker Family & Kathy Newcombe Park on Monday, Aug. 24, following improvements to the park. The reopening event is scheduled for noon at the park, located at 736-798 NW Parkview Blvd. City officials…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton continued work on the King Road rehabilitation project at the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport as part of the city’s larger Capital Improvement Plan. The project is focused on the section of King Road located directly in front of…

Lawton, OK – Participants in the City of Lawton’s Citizens Academy spent week three learning about the operations of the Lawton Fire Department and gaining a closer look at the work firefighters perform throughout the community. During the session, Fire Chief Jared Williams provided an…

Lawton, OK – Lawton officials highlighted major accomplishments from the past year while outlining plans for future development during the city’s 2026 State of the City address. Hosted by Mayor Stan Booker, this year’s presentation, titled “Brick by Brick,” focused on projects completed throughout 2026…

Lawton, OK – A major defense industry expansion is moving forward in Lawton-Fort Sill after Leidos officially broke ground on Project New Heights, a development expected to bring new jobs, advanced manufacturing capabilities and an estimated $70 million in annual economic impact to the region….

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals connected to an ongoing investigation. In a social media post, the department released photographs of the two individuals and asked residents to assist investigators by helping identify them….