Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department welcomed more than 150 law enforcement officers from across Oklahoma as the city hosted this year’s Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association conference. The conference was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton and focused on gang awareness, emerging…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is advising residents of a road closure after a drainage structure collapsed near NE Rogers Lane and NE Tortoise Drive. Officials said NE Rogers Lane will be closed from NE Tortoise Drive to NE Village Drive until further…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked members of the Lawton-Fort Sill community who participated in a recent motorcycle safety course held on Fort Sill in partnership with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. The department’s Motor Unit worked with riders during the free training,…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted individual with an active Comanche County warrant. Police identified the individual as Charles Brent Hodges, described as a white male, 6 feet tall, and approximately 300 pounds. Hodges…

Lawton, OK – Construction work is continuing at East Side Park in Lawton, prompting city officials to close the park’s play area and remind residents to stay out of the active construction zone. In an update shared June 15, the City of Lawton said work…

Lawton, OK – A person trapped in a building collapse in Lawton was rescued by firefighters on June 15 and transported to an Oklahoma City hospital in serious condition, according to the Lawton Fire Department. The Department said its technical rescue team responded to the…

Lawton, OK – City of Lawton leadership and staff recently toured the Comanche Renewables facility near the City of Lawton Landfill to learn more about how methane generated by household waste is being converted into renewable natural gas. According to city officials, the facility captures…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is celebrating the addition of four new emergency communications dispatchers who have completed their training and are ready to begin serving the community. City officials announced that Marcilio Cordeiro, Kaidence Ostrowski, James Pendley, and Claudia Robertson have successfully…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is offering additional disposal options for residents cleaning up storm damage following Thursday night’s severe weather, including temporary drop-off locations for tree debris and special accommodations for Area 4 residents. In an update provided Saturday, City Manager John…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on June 6 in the 100 block of NE Arlington. According to police, officers responded to the area after receiving a report of a possible shooting. As the investigation progressed, authorities determined…

Lawton, OK – Students in Lawton spent a day learning about aerospace technology, drone operations, and STEM-related challenges during the Fly Forward: Tuesday Take-Off event. According to the City of Lawton, participants explored aerospace concepts, developed drone flight skills, and took part in hands-on STEM…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department partnered with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office on Friday to host a Motorcycle Safety Rider Course at the Fort Sill motorcycle skills pad. The course was led by officers from the department’s Motor Unit and focused on helping…