Oklahoma City, OK – A fatal crash early Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 259 near Hayworth, Oklahoma, has left three people dead, authorities confirmed. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) responded to the scene at approximately 2:21 a.m. on Sunday, December 8, after a red minivan…

Oklahoma City, OK — Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Susan Stava to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Calvin Prince III. Stitt praised Stava as a “seasoned legal professional” whose integrity, dedication, and deep understanding of complex…

Oklahoma City, OK — An Oklahoma City police officer has been charged with felony assault after a confrontation with a 71-year-old man left the victim with serious injuries, including a broken neck. Sergeant Joseph Gibson, 28, was charged Thursday with one count of aggravated assault…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is once again grappling with how to manage the growing prairie dog population in Elmer Thomas Park, a popular green space in the area. In an effort to curb the numbers, city officials have begun laying poison bait,…

Lawton, OK – During the Lawton City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 3, the Lawton Police Department (LPD) presented an update on crime statistics, revealing significant decreases in both violent and property-related crimes within the city. The department’s report highlighted a positive trend in crime…

Lawton, OK — On the evening of December 5, Lawton firefighters were called to a residential fire near 19th and Irwin streets. Upon arrival, crews quickly launched an aggressive attack as smoke and flames were seen coming from the front of the house. Firefighters worked…

Oklahoma City, OK – A man was found dead early Wednesday morning after a house fire in Southeast Oklahoma City. The fire, which broke out around 6 a.m. on SE 34th Street, fully consumed the home, leaving it a total loss. Fire crews responded to…

Lawton, OK – A 20-year-old Lawton man, Jeremiah Alexander “Lil Shoota” Dearing, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges related to a December 2023 shooting incident that left an 8-year-old injured. The charges were filed Tuesday in the U.S. Western District…

Altus, OK – The Altus Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place on Thanksgiving Day in the 2800 block of Shiloh Lane. On Thursday, November 28, emergency responders from both the Altus Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene of a…

Lawton, OK – A fire that broke out overnight consumed an abandoned house in northwest Lawton, leaving significant damage behind but no reported injuries. Authorities believe the structure, located on the 2200 block of Northwest Ferris Avenue, had been vacant for some time prior to…

Duncan, OK — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Duncan early Tuesday morning, December 3. The incident occurred around 6:47 a.m. at the intersection of 12th Street and Bois D’Arc. Duncan officials confirmed that the pedestrian, whose identity has not yet…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton’s Youth and Family Affairs Committee has announced that it is now accepting applications for grant funding aimed at nonprofit organizations that work with the city’s youth. These grants are designed to support programs that provide life skills, focus…