Officer-Involved Shooting Follows High-Speed Chase in Grady County
Lawton, OK — An officer-involved shooting occurred Monday afternoon following a high-speed chase through rural Grady County. The suspect involved in the pursuit was shot by law enforcement officers and airlifted to a local hospital for treatment. The incident began when authorities attempted to stop…
Duncan Public Works to Close Lanes on Highway 81 for Curb Maintenance
Lawton, OK – The City of Duncan Public Works Department will temporarily close the exterior lanes of Highway 81, both north and southbound, for curb maintenance tomorrow, Dec. 17. The lane closures will affect the stretch of highway between Oak Avenue and Spruce Avenue. The…
Fatal Train Accident in Edmond Claims One Life
Lawton, OK — A fatal train accident occurred Saturday afternoon near 15th Street and Broadway, leaving one person dead, according to the Edmond Police Department. Authorities responded to the scene around noon after a train struck a pedestrian, though the identity of the deceased has…
Fatal Crash in McClain County Claims One Life
Oklahoma City, OK – A fatal crash late Sunday night in McClain County left one person dead, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of State Highway 74 and 130th Street. According to the McClain County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded…
Arrest Warrant Issued for Lawton Woman on Animal Cruelty Charges
Lawton, OK — An arrest warrant has been issued for a local woman accused of keeping dozens of cats in unsanitary and unsafe living conditions. Sylvia H. Kittle, 64, faces a felony charge of animal cruelty after authorities discovered a large number of cats living…
Oklahoma Attorney General Seeks to Reevaluate Ricky Ray Malone’s Competency for Execution
Lawton, OK — In the ongoing legal saga surrounding the death penalty case of Ricky Ray Malone, the Oklahoma Attorney General has filed a motion to reevaluate the inmate’s mental competency in order to proceed with his execution. This move comes days after Malone’s attorney,…
Father and Daughter Killed in Woodward Walmart Parking Lot; Suspect Confesses to Murders
Lawton, OK — A tragic double homicide unfolded last week in the parking lot of a local Walmart, leaving a father and daughter dead and a community reeling. Shane Allison, 30, has been arrested and charged with the murders of 81-year-old Gary Mulbery and his…
Oklahoma City Fire Crews Respond to Early Morning Blaze on Southeast 49th Street
Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma City fire crews were called to two separate home fires early Wednesday morning, including one on Southeast 49th Street that nearly spread to a neighboring residence. The incident, which occurred around 4 a.m., could have been much worse if not…
Fire Engulfs Home Where 6 People Were Killed, Authorities Suspect Arson
Oklahoma City, OK – The Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) confirmed on Tuesday that firefighters with the Dewar Fire and Henryetta Fire departments were called to a structure fire. Police say the house that was on fire is where Jesse McFadden killed six people, including five teenagers,…
Oklahoma City Thrift Store Supports Vulnerable Population After Devastating Fire
Oklahoma City, OK — A local nonprofit in Northwest Oklahoma City is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating fire that damaged its building and donations. Second Chances Thrift Store, which serves as a lifeline for people recovering from incarceration, addiction, homelessness, and other hardships,…
Three People Hospitalized After Pedestrian Accident in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK — Three people were taken to the hospital Monday night after a car struck two pedestrians near SW 3rd Street and S Meridian Avenue. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, the crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. when a vehicle collided with…
Stratford Residents Face Boil Advisory After E. Coli Contamination Detected in Water Supply
Stratford, OK — A water contamination scare has left residents of Stratford, Oklahoma, grappling with a boil advisory after traces of E. coli were detected in the town’s water supply. The advisory, issued by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), followed routine water testing that…