Oklahoma Human Services began accepting online applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, this federally-funded program helps income-eligible families with their winter heating utility bills. State officials also said that applications are accepted online here. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is offered two times a year for winter heating…
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is inviting you at Lexington Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon for family-friendly hands-on learning event
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, participants will learn wing-shooting techniques at the WMA’s newly built shooting range, learn about squirrel hunting and how to hunt Oklahoma’s public land, and also learn about Lexington WMA. Registration for the event is limited to 50…
The Gold Star Monument will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Elmer Thomas Park on January 9, 2024, city officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, this event will reportedly start at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2024. The monument, a project undertaken to honor the sacrifices made by Gold Star Families for the freedom of the United States, will be situated on…
Wild turkey genetics, nesting success, and brood survival are among the research topics in a 4.5-year, $2 million study launched by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Lawton, OK – According to the statement, project investigators attended the annual conference of The Wildlife Society in Louisville, Ky., where graduate student researcher Nicolle De Filippo presented on vital rates in southeastern Oklahoma. At the conference, Anna Moeller, Ph.D., also presented on a joint…
Gov. Stitt signed Executive Order 2023-32, creating the One Oklahoma Task Force to provide the Governor, Legislature, Tribal leaders, and congressional delegation with legislative and regulatory recommendations
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, the One Oklahoma Task Force will develop and submit a report that contains: Legislative and regulatory recommendations to address the effects of the McGirt decision; Uniform cross-deputization and jail agreements; and Any other recommendations relevant to the…
Assistant Chief Seratte will soon leave to assume the position of Chief of Police in Abilene, Texas, police officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the statement, Assistant Chief Seratte reportedly began his law enforcement career in 1993 and joined the Lawton Police Department in January 2000. Assistant Chief Seratte reportedly began as a patrol officer and Field Training Officer in the Uniform Division and…
Beginning December 26, 2023, new residents in the City of Lawton will be able to set up utility accounts online, officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, this is mostly in effort to increase efficiency and promote world-class customer service. Previously, anyone wanting to establish an account to have water turned on in the City of Lawton would have to come to City Hall…
The City of Lawton announced the Holiday Schedule
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, bulk collection for residents in Area 1 will begin on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, with bulk collection now beginning in each area on the respective Mondays beginning January 2024. Here’s the Holiday Schedule: Sunday, December 24: The…
This year’s holiday deer season will be open for 14 days from Dec. 18-31 statewide except the area west of U.S. 83 in the Panhandle, ODWC officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, if a hunter has harvested the maximum combined limit of six deer for the year’s regular deer seasons, the hunter may still take two antlerless deer during Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun Season because they are considered bonus…
Construction Line Supervisor Dawdy received the Employee Spotlight Award from City Manager Ratliff for his swift response to a recent incident, city officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, Construction Line Supervisor Dawdy and a colleague were reportedly on a site not long ago, addressing an issue, when he spotted a woman who had fallen out of a wheelchair. Acting quickly, he secured her back into…
City Manager Ratliff presented the Lawton Fire Department’s Lieutenant Foss with the True North Award after going above and beyond on a distress call
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, the Lawton Fire Department received a distress call about a stranded climber, and Lieutenant Foss stepped up, personally climbing the rope to bring the individual to safety. Lieutenant Foss also gave his own sweatshirt to the cold…
City Hall is installing an X-ray machine for screening bags, effective as of December 12, 2023, officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the city officials, this will reportedly reinforce security protocols within the building. City officials also said that the X-ray machine will screen purses and backpacks, while a walk-through metal detector identifies metallic items on individuals. Security cameras will monitor the…
