Man sentenced for distributing child porn
Wed, 05/22/2019 - 3:30am
Scott Rains
A 27-year-old Anadarko man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography.
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Monday storm fell short of expectations
Wed, 05/22/2019 - 3:28am
Scott Rains
Although forecasts called for a penultimate Monday of storms through Southwest Oklahoma, the majority of what was felt was a deluge of fear throughout the day followed by an equal amount of rainfal
Geronimo tornado victim asks community for help rebuilding
Mon, 05/20/2019 - 11:49pm
Josh Rouse
GERONIMO — Two days after a tornado touched down near Geronimo and destroyed two homes, one victim has turned to the community for help.
City launches search for mass transit operator
Mon, 05/20/2019 - 11:48pm
Kim McConnell
Lawton officials will be searching for a consultant to operate the city’s mass transit system.
Local company wins award for series pilot
Mon, 05/20/2019 - 11:47pm
Grace Leonhart
What began as a joke between a father and his son has taken roots and become a reality for one new business owner and he is now the proud recipient of an award from a film festival.
Council agrees on minor revisions to be made in next year’s budget
Mon, 05/20/2019 - 11:07pm
Kim McConnell
City Council members agreed to make some minor revisions in next year’s budget, including a proposal to extend a utility rate increase to landfill fees.
Jury finds Duncan man guilty of federal weapons charges
Mon, 05/20/2019 - 11:05pm
Scott Rains
A federal jury found a Duncan man guilty of possessing guns while subject to a victim protective order and for lying on paperwork to buy them.
Teacher of the year reflects on mother’s influence, road to classroom
Sun, 05/19/2019 - 11:12pm
Josh Rouse
Ashley Ghrayyeb always knew she was going to be a teacher — even when she didn’t.
Volunteers prepare Bath Lake ahead of summer swimming season
Sun, 05/19/2019 - 11:11pm
Josh Rouse
MEDICINE PARK — Swimming season has almost arrived in the cobblestone community.
"Click It or Ticket" law enforcement campaign kicks off Monday
Sun, 05/19/2019 - 11:10pm
Scott Rains
The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) and Oklahoma law enforcement agencies are joining forces with the approach of the Memorial Day holiday to remind drivers to “Click It or Ticket.”
Cameron University Department of Social Sciences publishes fifth volume of CHiPS, an undergraduate research journal
Sun, 05/19/2019 - 3:12am
Dee Ann Patterson
The Cameron University Department of Social Sciences has released the fifth volume of CHiPS: The Cameron University Undergraduate Research Journal in Criminal Justice, History, Political Science an
City teen planning 9/11 memorial
Sun, 05/19/2019 - 3:12am
Kim McConnell
A Lawton teen is finalizing plans to create a memorial to 9/11 in Elmer Thomas Park.
Council finishes final review of budget
Sun, 05/19/2019 - 3:11am
Kim McConnell
City Council members have completed their review of the 2019-2020 city budget, meaning the next step in the process will be a public hearing for residents to provide input and ask questions.
Pat Henry STEM students win $1,000 for program
Sun, 05/19/2019 - 3:10am
Josh Rouse
Pat Henry Elementary STEM students were recognized as some of the best in the region Friday.
Tornado destroys two homes outside Geronimo
Sun, 05/19/2019 - 3:07am
Glen Brockenbush
GERONIMO — Two to three minutes — that’s how little time it took.
‘Freedom’s Thunder’ rumbles through Fort Sill
Sat, 05/18/2019 - 3:33am
Mitch Meador
The March 23 death of a Fort Sill soldier on White Sands Missile Range, N.M., served as a cautionary tale at a safety briefing Friday that preceded the 14th annual “Freedom’s Thunder” Motorcycle Sa
LPS breaks ground on final safe room, dedicates three completed ones
Sat, 05/18/2019 - 3:31am
Staff
Lawton Public Schools celebrated a major milestone Friday with the dedication of three completed safe room projects and groundbreaking on another.
Thunder dedicate refurbished court
Sat, 05/18/2019 - 3:28am
Chandler Vessels
The basketball court at Lee West Park has a new paint job.
Woman files ‘revenge porn’ complaint
Sat, 05/18/2019 - 3:24am
Scott Rains
Police are looking into an allegation of revenge porn after a woman filed a complaint against her ex-boyfriend.
Caddo County man accused of lewd act
Sat, 05/18/2019 - 3:23am
Scott Rains
A 30-year-old Caddo County man is wanted for lewdly touching a 10-year-old girl.
Board begins process to replace Deighan
Fri, 05/17/2019 - 4:01am
Kim McConnell
Members of the Lawton Board of Education formally accepted the resignation of Superintendent Tom Deighan Thursday, then launched the search for his replacement.
Council agrees to funding method for park improvements
Fri, 05/17/2019 - 3:59am
Kim McConnell
The City Council has formally agreed to dedicate any revenue from park land sales to renovations at remaining parks.
Crosby Park named Great Expectations model school
Fri, 05/17/2019 - 3:58am
Josh Rouse
Crosby Park Elementary has been named a Great Expectations model school for the seventh year in a row.
‘Taking care of bees-ness’ of moving swarm, beekeeper shares his mission
Thu, 05/16/2019 - 4:21am
Scott Rains
The latest buzz about a queen and her court in downtown Lawton arrived in the most literal of ways.
You could call it a honey of a story.
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