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…
Lawton Area Transit System to Provide Free Rides During Freezing Weather
Lawton, OK – Starting tomorrow, January 7, the Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) will begin offering free transportation to residents on days when the temperature drops below freezing with wind chill. This initiative aims to support community members who may face difficulties accessing transportation during…
Oklahoma’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive: Michael Christopher Marlow
Lawton, OK – Michael Christopher Marlow, a man wanted out of Cotton County, has been placed on Oklahoma’s list of top ten most wanted fugitives. Marlow is currently facing charges of first-degree manslaughter following a deadly two-car crash that occurred in September 2022. According to…
Stabbing Incident at Lawton Correctional Facility Leaves One Inmate Hospitalized
Lawton, OK – A violent altercation between cellmates at the Lawton Correctional Facility left one inmate with multiple puncture wounds, prompting a swift response from emergency services early this morning. The incident occurred just after 8 a.m. when the altercation escalated to a stabbing. Lawton…
Investigation Underway in Edmond After Deadly Shooting During Alleged Home Invasion
Edmond, OK — An investigation is ongoing following a deadly shooting that occurred at a home in Edmond on Saturday morning. Authorities responded to a call at approximately 10:40 a.m. in the 1700 block of Pinnacle Lane, located near West Danforth Road and North Santa…
Two Dead in Collision on US-283 in Roger Mills County
Lawton, OK — Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle collision on US-283, south of Cheyenne. According to investigators with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), 24-year-old Thomas J. Stampul of Sayre was driving southbound about seven miles south of Cheyenne when his…
Oklahoma City Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Okarche
Oklahoma City, OK – A 74-year-old woman from Oklahoma City died Thursday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash along Oklahoma Highway 3 near Okarche. The incident occurred just before 3:20 p.m. when Veronica Higgins was traveling westbound on the highway. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol,…
Fort Sill Conducts Prescribed Burn on East Range
Lawton, OK – On January 2, Fort Sill officials carried out a prescribed burn on the installation’s East Range. The burn, conducted in the early morning hours, was part of routine land management efforts aimed at reducing wildfire risks and maintaining healthy ecosystems on the…
Lawton Police Department Optimistic About Lower DUI Numbers After New Year’s Eve
Lawton, OK — The Lawton Police Department (LPD) is hopeful that impaired driving incidents will see a significant decline after New Year’s Eve, as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing fatal accidents during the holiday season. While the exact number of impaired drivers…
Gunfire Erupts in Southwest Oklahoma City Early New Year’s Morning
Oklahoma City, OK — A surprising turn of events unfolded just over an hour after the New Year rang in, as gunfire broke out in Southwest Oklahoma City, prompting a police response to a domestic disturbance call. Around 1:30 a.m. on January 1, officers with…
Oklahoma County Wins Legal Opinion on Zoning Dispute with Oklahoma City Over New Jail Construction
Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma County has secured a significant legal opinion from the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, affirming the county’s immunity from Oklahoma City’s zoning powers in the ongoing dispute over the construction of a new county jail. The opinion, released by Attorney General…