Car Crash in Lawton Flips Vehicle onto Its Roof, No Injuries Reported
LAWTON, Okla. – A car crash occurred in Lawton on Monday afternoon, leaving one vehicle overturned on Fort Sill Boulevard. The incident took place just before 3 p.m. and involved two cars. According to reports from the scene, one of the vehicles was flipped onto…
72-Year-Old Man Dies After ATV Flips Into Pond in Oklahoma County
Oklahoma County, Okla. — A 72-year-old man tragically lost his life on Friday night after his ATV flipped into a pond, pinning him underneath the water. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. near North Westminster Road and Waterloo Road. Authorities report that the man was…
Former OSU Student Sues Stillwater Police Over Alleged Unlawful Arrest and Strip Search
STILLWATER, Okla. — A former Oklahoma State University student, Claire Hosterman, is suing the City of Stillwater and its police department after claiming she was unlawfully arrested and subjected to an illegal strip search by officers in September 2022. Hosterman’s lawsuit alleges that Stillwater police…
Oklahoma City Faces Growing Homelessness Crisis, But Efforts to Address It Continue
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Key to Home partners were up early Thursday morning, conducting the city’s annual Point in Time count. This survey, which tracks both sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness, aims to capture a snapshot of the crisis on a single day each…
Scholarship Opportunities Available for Comanche County Students
LAWTON, Okla. — The Lawton Community Foundation Scholars Program, along with several other scholarship opportunities, is now accepting applications for Comanche County students. These scholarships aim to provide financial support to students pursuing higher education and vocational training. Among the various scholarship opportunities, the Oklahoma…
Man Who Escaped Caddo County Courthouse Back in Custody, Faces Additional Charges
LAWTON, Okla. – Authorities in Caddo County have confirmed that a man who escaped from the county courthouse on Monday evening is now back in custody. Levi Yeahpu, 32, was apprehended this afternoon after a coordinated search effort involving the Caddo County Sheriff’s Office, Anadarko…
Lawton Files Foreclosure Petitions After Questionable Property Sales
LAWTON, Okla. – The City of Lawton has filed seven foreclosure petitions after a series of questionable property transactions involving a nonprofit organization, the Great Plains Improvement Foundation. These properties, which were initially part of a program aimed at providing affordable housing, were sold without…
Cold Weather Threatens Vehicle Performance in Oklahoma City: Experts Offer Tips for Winter Preparedness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — As freezing temperatures continue to grip Oklahoma, residents are facing more than just a chill in the air. The cold weather is also wreaking havoc on vehicles, with car batteries and tires being particularly vulnerable. According to Isidro Fuentes, manager at…
Fugitive Captured in Pottawatomie County After Turning Himself In
Pottawatomie County, Okla. — A fugitive who led law enforcement on a brief but intense chase in Pottawatomie County is now behind bars after voluntarily surrendering, citing the cold weather as his reason for giving up. The pursuit began late Monday when a Pottawatomie County…
Oklahoma City Police Officer Ryan Stark’s Rape, Kidnapping, and Assault Case Dismissed
MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. – Criminal charges against Oklahoma City police officer Ryan Stark, including rape, kidnapping, and domestic assault and battery, have been dismissed, according to recent court documents. The decision follows the emergence of new evidence, leading the state to drop the case just…
Authorities Investigate Single-Vehicle UTV Crash on U.S. 277 in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. – Authorities responded to a single-vehicle UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) wreck just after midnight on Monday, January 21, 2025, along U.S. 277 and NE 120th Street. The incident prompted a swift response from multiple agencies, including the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) and Elgin…
Homicide Investigation Underway in Northern Greer County
Greer County, Okla. — The Greer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide that occurred in the northern part of the county late on January 19. According to officials, law enforcement responded to a 911 call reporting a forced entry into a residence around…