Deadly Crash on HE Bailey Turnpike Under Investigation
LAWTON, Okla. — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred just outside of Fletcher, Oklahoma, on the HE Bailey Turnpike. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported that the collision took place a little after 11 a.m. on Monday, January 14. According to OHP, Jennifer…
Lawton City Council Kicks Off 2025 with Full Agenda and New Faces
LAWTON, Okla. – The Lawton City Council’s first regular meeting of 2025 was packed with important discussions and decisions, as council members took on a lengthy agenda and welcomed a new face to the dais. R.L. Smith was sworn in as the new representative for…
Lawton City Council Kicks Off 2025 with New Faces and Plans for the Future
LAWTON, Okla. — The Lawton City Council convened for the first time in 2025, marking the start of a new year with a special session dedicated to welcoming new leadership and outlining the city’s goals for the upcoming months. The meeting began with heartfelt remarks…
Motion for New Trial Filed in 1984 Geronimo Bank Robbery Case
Lawton, OK –Robert Grady Johnson, who has been serving a life sentence for his involvement in the 1984 Geronimo bank robbery that resulted in the deaths of four people, has filed a motion for a new trial. The motion, submitted to the court recently, cites…
Early Morning Apartment Fire at Mason Manor Displaces Residents
Oklahoma City, OK – Firefighters with the Oklahoma City Fire Department (OKCFD) responded to a major fire at Mason Manor Apartments, located at 6018 NW 23rd St, early Sunday morning. The fire, which broke out in the apartment complex’s breezeway, quickly spread to multiple units,…
Three Hospitalized After Overnight House Fire in Edmond
Edmond, OK — Three people were hospitalized following a house fire that broke out early Saturday morning near S Coltrane Road and Brownwood Lane. The fire, which occurred just after midnight, prompted an extensive emergency response from multiple fire departments. Fire crews from Edmond, Guthrie,…
Oklahoma City Firefighters Respond to House Fire in NW Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City , OK – Oklahoma City Fire Department (OKCFD) crews responded to a house fire Sunday evening in the northwest part of the city. The call came in around 9:20 p.m. reporting a fire near NW 8th and N Ellison Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters…
Comanche County Sheriff’s Department Issues Scam Alert to Public
Lawton, OK – The Comanche County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warning to residents regarding a new scam that is currently making the rounds. According to reports, scammers are using a spoofed phone number to impersonate sheriff’s department officials and trick people into giving up…
Parent of Central Middle School Student Speaks Out About Alleged Assault Incident
Lawton, OK – A parent of one of the students involved in an alleged assault at Central Middle School is speaking out about the emotional toll the incident has had on her family. The altercation, which occurred in mid-December, resulted in the arrest of two…
Police Pursuit Ends in Edmond After Chase Through Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK — A police chase that began in Oklahoma City ended in Edmond on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of one individual. According to aerial footage from McIntyre Law Chopper 4, the pursuit involved a suspect driving a pickup truck. The driver…
Geronimo House Fire Highlights the Importance of Space Heater Safety and Carbon Monoxide Precautions
Lawton, OK – A recent house fire in Geronimo, Oklahoma, sparked by an item falling onto a space heater, has underscored the importance of fire and carbon monoxide safety precautions during the colder months. While all residents were able to safely evacuate the home, the…
Heating Issue at Lawton Correctional Facility Temporarily Relocates Inmates
Lawton, OK – A portion of the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility is currently without heat due to a malfunction in its heating system, officials confirmed Tuesday. The private company GEO Group, which operates the facility, issued a statement addressing the situation. According to the…