Lawton celebrates 124th birthday with citywide event at City Hall
Lawton, OK – Lawton marked its 124th birthday with a festive celebration at City Hall, drawing a large crowd eager to join in the festivities. Attendees enjoyed a night full of fun activities, including a trivia contest won by Greg Fassett. The event was enhanced…
Lawton transit system adds new detours to three major routes starting August 4
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) announced updates to improve service coverage across the city, effective Monday, August 4, 2025. The changes introduce new detours on three key routes — Red Route 1, Blue Route 2, and Black Route 3 — designed…
Lawton celebrates 124th birthday with festivities and main event at city hall tonight
Lawton, OK – Lawton, Oklahoma, marked its 124th birthday with a series of mini celebrations leading up to the main event scheduled for the evening of July 31, 2025. The city government thanked everyone who participated in the earlier festivities. Tonight’s main event will be…
Traffic lights out at Railroad and Gore intersection on July 31, city urges caution
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that the traffic lights at the intersection of Railroad and Gore will be out of service on July 31, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. The City of Lawton Electronics Division will be working on the light timing…
Lawton hosts successful Boots & Badges Blood Drive with community turnout and family fun
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton brought community spirit and public service together on Saturday with its Boots & Badges Blood Drive, held at the Great Plains Coliseum’s Prairie Building. The event ran through 2 p.m. and encouraged residents to donate blood while enjoying…
Lawton Police Department wraps up weeklong youth program with JR CPA participants
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department recently celebrated the accomplishments of local students who completed its Junior Citizens Police Academy (JR CPA), a hands-on program designed to educate youth about law enforcement operations and foster positive relationships between officers and the community. Throughout the…
Lawton recognizes community volunteers with Clean Sweep Award for ongoing cleanup efforts
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has recognized the Blackout Rucking Crew as the latest recipients of the Clean Sweep Award, a distinction given to individuals or groups who demonstrate exceptional commitment to keeping the community clean and inviting. Representatives Chris and Ben accepted…
City of Lawton employee honored with True North Award for life-saving actions
Lawton, OK — The City of Lawton has awarded its latest True North Award to an employee whose quick thinking and decisive action during a routine workday helped save a life. In May, while assisting with bulk waste pickup in Ward 7 following heavy rainfall,…
Lawton police closed lane on I-44 East for traffic investigation
Lawton, OK — On the morning of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Lawton Police Department’s Traffic Unit temporarily shut down one lane of Interstate 44 East to continue an investigation into a recent injury accident. The closure lasted from approximately 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., reducing…
Lawton police to increase traffic enforcement along Rogers Lane on July 23
Lawton, OK — The Lawton Police Department has announced it will conduct increased traffic enforcement on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, along Rogers Lane. The operation is being carried out in partnership with Oklahoma Highway Safety in an effort to promote safe driving habits. Officers will…
Driver hospitalized after single-vehicle rollover crash on 52nd Street in Lawton
Lawton, OK – Lawton Police responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident on 52nd Street, just north of Lee Boulevard, earlier today, prompting a temporary lane closure in the area. The crash, which occurred while traffic was active in the evening hours, resulted in the driver…
Motorcycle passenger seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-44, driver arrested after fleeing scene
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that occurred on the evening of Saturday, July 19, on Interstate 44 just south of Gore. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 9:50 p.m., where they found a motorcycle passenger…


