Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is preparing for the next phase of its Citywide Park Improvements Project, with eight neighborhood parks identified for new playground improvements. Phase IV of the project is supported by $613,727.20 through the Healthy Kids Initiative, in partnership with…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is recognizing Sergeant Chris Daniels after he achieved his D.A.R.E. certification through the state of Oklahoma. According to the department, Sgt. Daniels will assist the Lawton Public Schools Police Department with the D.A.R.E. program throughout the year, helping…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked community members who supported this year’s Tip-a-Cop event at Jimmy’s Egg, which raised $1,550 for Special Olympics and athlete events. The department said the fundraiser brought together officers, community members, and supporters who came out to help…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department responded to a traffic accident after a vehicle struck the Swift Stop service station near Second and Lee. According to police, the crash resulted in injuries to the driver and one additional individual. Both were being treated for…

Lawton, OK – Volunteers helped make a difference in Lawton’s waterways during this month’s Stream Clean Saturday, removing 340 pounds of litter from Wolf Creek south of Gore Boulevard. According to the City of Lawton, volunteers spent the morning collecting trash and debris from the…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in a homicide at the Timbers Apartments, located at 120 NW 44th Street. According to police, the victims were identified by their families as Chamill London and Jabari Roebuck. Authorities said the…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted individual with an outstanding warrant in Comanche County. Police identified the individual as Chester Edwards, who is wanted on a Comanche County warrant, CF-2002-589, for failure to appear….

Lawton, OK – Lawton firefighters came out on top during the annual Boots & Badges Blood Drive, but officials said the real winners were the patients who will benefit from the lifesaving donations. The City of Lawton announced the final results of the community blood…

Lawton, OK – Members of the Lawton Fire Department have returned home after assisting communities in South Texas affected by recent flooding. The department announced that its team had made it back safely and thanked the community for the support, thoughts, and prayers shared while…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton officially honored the life and legacy of former Police Chief James Smith by renaming the city’s correctional center in his memory. During a ceremony held July 17, community members, city officials, and law enforcement personnel gathered as the…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department said its deployed boat rescue teams relocated to Cotulla after completing operations near San Antonio, positioning themselves for new assignments as flooding conditions worsened farther south. In an update shared by the department, officials said the day had…

Lawton, OK – Members of the Lawton Fire Department were recognized by the Lawton City Council for their actions during a technical rescue that helped save the life of a trapped construction worker. According to the department, the firefighters were honored for their response to…