Lawton celebrates 125th birthday with cattle drive, auditorium ribbon cutting and community festivities
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton celebrated its 125th birthday with a day of events highlighting the city’s history, community and longtime residents. The celebration began with a Cowboy Breakfast before attendees watched a cattle drive as longhorns made their way through Elmer Thomas…
Lawton Police gang intelligence unit gives presentation to Staff Judge Advocate office
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department’s Gang Intelligence Unit recently visited the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate to provide a presentation to its staff. The department thanked the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate for the opportunity to meet with its staff and…
Lawton mayor honors Purple Heart recipients with National Purple Heart Day proclamation
Lawton, OK – Mayor Stan Booker recognized the service and sacrifice of local Purple Heart recipients on Friday, Aug. 7, issuing a proclamation to Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 602 in observance of National Purple Heart Day. Chapter 602 is the only local…
Gov. Stitt visits Lawton during final 77-county tour, praises FISTA and city’s growth
Lawton, OK – Gov. Kevin Stitt visited Lawton on Friday, Aug. 7, as part of his final tour of all 77 Oklahoma counties, stopping at FISTA Innovation Park to meet with local leaders and discuss economic development and the city’s continued growth. During his visit,…
Lawton police Traffic Unit participates in National Night Out with Ft. Sill community
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked the Ft. Sill community for inviting members of its Traffic Unit and CrimeStoppers of Southwest Oklahoma to a National Night Out event. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that brings residents together with local police,…
Lawton police Sgt. Daniels visits McMahon Tomlinson Center during community outreach
Lawton, OK – A Lawton Police Department officer spent time connecting with community members this week during a game of Bingo at the McMahon Tomlinson Center. Sgt. Daniels of the department’s Community Oriented Policing (C.O.P.) Division was invited to participate in the game, giving the…
Driver identified after hit-and-run crash involving SUV and electric tricycle in Lawton
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department said all parties involved in a hit-and-run crash involving an SUV and an electric tricycle have been identified and accounted for following assistance from the community. The crash occurred on Aug. 2 in the area of 17th Street…
Lawton announces road and parking restrictions ahead of 125th Birthday Celebration cattle drive
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is reminding residents and visitors about temporary road closures and parking restrictions planned for the Lawton Rangers Longhorn Cattle Drive during the city’s 125th Birthday Celebration. The restrictions will be in place Saturday, Aug. 8, as part of…
Fort Sill volunteers remove 175 pounds of litter during Numu Creek cleanup in Lawton
Fort Smith, Ark. – A group of Fort Sill volunteers helped protect Lawton’s waterways after removing approximately 175 pounds of litter from Numu Creek at Mattie Beal Park. Members of Class 007-27 NCOA 13M SLC took part in the stream cleanup effort despite temperatures reaching…
Motorcyclist killed in fatal crash at Lawton intersection, police say
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Aug. 3 at the intersection of Railroad Street and Lee Boulevard. According to police, the department’s Traffic Unit responded to the collision involving a motorcycle. Traffic investigators later confirmed the…
Lawton mayor to deliver 2026 State of the City address on Aug. 14
Lawton, OK – Lawton Mayor Stan Booker will deliver his 2026 State of the City address during the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the City Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 14, at FISTA Innovation Park. The luncheon is scheduled from 11:30 a.m….
City of Lawton kicks off Citizens Academy with behind-the-scenes look at city government
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has officially kicked off its 2026 Citizens Academy, giving participants a behind-the-scenes look at how local government operates. During the first week, attendees met with staff from the City Manager’s Office and Lawton Arts and Humanities, where they…
