Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department continued its Citizens Fire Academy with a third night dedicated to emergency medical skills and the critical role firefighters play in providing pre-hospital care to the community. Participants in the program received hands-on instruction in basic medical techniques,…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reflected on a successful Armed Forces Day Parade held in downtown Lawton, where officers participated alongside community members and military partners. The department said its officers enjoyed being part of the event, which brought large crowds together to…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is encouraging local youth to register for its upcoming Junior Citizens Police Academy, scheduled for July 6 through July 9 at First Baptist Church, located at 501 B in Lawton. According to the department, the program is designed…

Lawton, OK – The Red Rock Correctional Center in Oklahoma will be renamed the Chief James Smith Correctional Center in honor of former James Smith, who served as police chief in Lawton until his death in January. The change was announced by the Oklahoma Department…

Lawton, OK – The Armed Forces Day Parade in Lawton was described as a success by organizers, with strong participation from local partners and the military community. The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce said the parade was a joint effort with the City of…

Lawton, OK – As National Police Week came to a close, the Lawton Police Department thanked the community for its continued support of officers and department programs. In a statement shared early Sunday morning, the department said community involvement plays an important role in its…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department participated in a regional training effort alongside emergency response partners during an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) workshop held in Southwest Oklahoma. Officials said the training brought together multiple agencies, including emergency management partners, for a day of learning…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is recognizing one of its officers for completing a nationally respected leadership training program at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. The department announced that a Lawton police captain graduated from the Southern Police Institute (SPI), a program…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near the 1300 block of SW G Avenue on May 14, 2026, where one victim was injured and transported to a hospital. According to a department investigation update, officers responded to the…

Lawton, OK – City of Lawton thanked the Student Council from Crosby Park Elementary School for visiting City Hall on May 8. City officials said the visit provided an opportunity to share information about how the city operates, local history, and the role of the…

Lawton, OK – City of Lawton announced the return of the Armed Forces Day Parade, which is scheduled to take place in downtown Lawton on Saturday at 10 a.m. City officials said temporary road closures will impact portions of C Avenue, 11th Street, and Fort…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department continued recognizing National Police Week by honoring officers who lost their lives after years of service to their communities. In a social media post shared Wednesday, the department highlighted members of its Honor Guard standing watch over a…