Duncan Job Fair to Offer Wide Range of Opportunities for Local Job Seekers
LAWTON, Okla. – In a recent Community Conversations segment on 7News, Haley Wilson and Dave Hunter spoke with Lyle Roggow, President of the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF), about an exciting event coming to Duncan. The upcoming Duncan Job Fair, organized by DAEDF, promises…
Gas Leak Reported Near Cache Middle School in Cache, Okla
LAWTON, Okla. – A gas leak was reported near Cache Middle School (CMS) around 12:30 p.m. today, prompting an immediate response from local crews. The leak, located east of CMS, led to emergency crews being dispatched to the area to address the issue. Officials on…
Lawton City Council Discusses Proposed Pit Bull Ban Amid Community Debate
LAWTON, Okla. — The chambers of Lawton City Hall were filled with concerned residents on Tuesday evening as the City Council heard a presentation from City Prosecutor Alan Rosenbaum regarding the issue of “dangerous dogs.” One of the key proposals discussed was the potential ban…
Structure Fire Engulfs Abandoned Home in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. – A structure fire broke out on the evening of January 28 at a vacant home located at 910 SW Park Ave. Authorities received the initial call around 6:30 p.m., with a Lawton Police Department (LPD) officer alerting emergency crews to the scene….
Oklahoma City Restaurant Incident Sparks Confusion Over ICE Activity
Oklahoma City, OK – A recent incident at Pearl’s Crabtown in Oklahoma City has sparked confusion and concern after viral social media posts suggested a federal immigration raid took place at the popular Bricktown restaurant. However, local authorities have clarified that the operation was part…
Car Crash in Lawton Flips Vehicle onto Its Roof, No Injuries Reported
LAWTON, Okla. – A car crash occurred in Lawton on Monday afternoon, leaving one vehicle overturned on Fort Sill Boulevard. The incident took place just before 3 p.m. and involved two cars. According to reports from the scene, one of the vehicles was flipped onto…
72-Year-Old Man Dies After ATV Flips Into Pond in Oklahoma County
Oklahoma County, Okla. — A 72-year-old man tragically lost his life on Friday night after his ATV flipped into a pond, pinning him underneath the water. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. near North Westminster Road and Waterloo Road. Authorities report that the man was…
Former OSU Student Sues Stillwater Police Over Alleged Unlawful Arrest and Strip Search
STILLWATER, Okla. — A former Oklahoma State University student, Claire Hosterman, is suing the City of Stillwater and its police department after claiming she was unlawfully arrested and subjected to an illegal strip search by officers in September 2022. Hosterman’s lawsuit alleges that Stillwater police…
Oklahoma City Faces Growing Homelessness Crisis, But Efforts to Address It Continue
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Key to Home partners were up early Thursday morning, conducting the city’s annual Point in Time count. This survey, which tracks both sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness, aims to capture a snapshot of the crisis on a single day each…
Scholarship Opportunities Available for Comanche County Students
LAWTON, Okla. — The Lawton Community Foundation Scholars Program, along with several other scholarship opportunities, is now accepting applications for Comanche County students. These scholarships aim to provide financial support to students pursuing higher education and vocational training. Among the various scholarship opportunities, the Oklahoma…
Man Who Escaped Caddo County Courthouse Back in Custody, Faces Additional Charges
LAWTON, Okla. – Authorities in Caddo County have confirmed that a man who escaped from the county courthouse on Monday evening is now back in custody. Levi Yeahpu, 32, was apprehended this afternoon after a coordinated search effort involving the Caddo County Sheriff’s Office, Anadarko…
Lawton Files Foreclosure Petitions After Questionable Property Sales
LAWTON, Okla. – The City of Lawton has filed seven foreclosure petitions after a series of questionable property transactions involving a nonprofit organization, the Great Plains Improvement Foundation. These properties, which were initially part of a program aimed at providing affordable housing, were sold without…