Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reminded motorists on December 6 to exercise extra caution during morning travel as fog may reduce visibility in the area. Officers urged drivers to turn on headlights and maintain sufficient stopping distance at traffic lights. The Department emphasized…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton highlighted the efforts of three community volunteers who participated in Stream Clean Saturday despite cold and windy conditions. Rockel, Golda, and Charles spent the past Saturday working along the east branch of Numu Creek in Harmon Park, where…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department released an update late Sunday evening regarding a report of a child being picked up by an unknown man near 28th Street and I Avenue on November 29, 2025. The department thanked the Lawton Fort Sill community for…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced its annual Tree Lighting Event, which marks the beginning of the holiday season for the department and the community. Each year, local high school groups join officers to create hand-crafted ornaments that decorate the department’s lobby tree….

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that the City of Lawton crews began work early Tuesday morning at the intersection of Flowermound and East Gore to transition the location to a protected-permissive left-turn system. The project, which started at 8 a.m., was expected…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked partners and attendees for making Project Safe Stop a success. The event, held in collaboration with the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, Lawton Emergency Communications, and Texas Roadhouse, offered an opportunity for community members to engage with officers…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reported that its Traffic Unit responded to a vehicle-pedestrian accident on Lee Boulevard just west of Flowermound. One individual was transported to a hospital for treatment, and all parties involved were accounted for at the scene. Westbound traffic…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced that its Youth & Family Affairs Committee is accepting applications from local 501(c)(3) organizations for youth program grant funding for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. The application window will run from December 1, 2025, through January 30, 2026, with…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced this week that Mocine Park is undergoing a major upgrade as part of its ongoing efforts to improve recreational spaces. Crews have removed the old playground equipment and are preparing to install new, modern play structures that…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department issued a reminder this week after its Traffic Unit observed motorists traveling at dangerously high speeds on Rogers Lane. According to the department, the posted speed limit on the roadway is 50 mph, yet some drivers were recently…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced this week that four officers were recognized for completing 20 years of service. The department noted that each officer’s long-term commitment to the citizens of Lawton-Fort Sill had been deeply appreciated. According to the department, the milestone…

Lawton, OK – Lawton Fire Station 8 welcomed students from the Lawton Christian Homeschool Educators group for a hands-on fire safety visit. During the event, students learned important fire safety tips, navigated an obstacle course, and got an up-close look at a fire truck, experiencing…