Lawton police investigate Thursday night shooting; few details available
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 11:17pm
Scott Rains
Lawton police are investigating their second shooting in two nights.
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Burglary suspect eludes police on bicycle, foot
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:57am
Scott Rains
A burglary suspect on a bicycle is wanted after he gave police the slip Thursday morning.
Complacency obstacle to reducing homelessness
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:56am
Mitch Meador
Complacency may turn out to be the biggest obstacle to Lawton’s goal of reducing homelessness to a “functional zero.”
CU receives funding for 3 programs
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:53am
Staff
Cameron University has received $1,189,530 in funding from the U.S.
Flower Flash coming to a venue near you
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:53am
Grace Leonhart
The rain may have been overhead but smiles were abundant Friday night at the LHS vs. EHS football game, and Flowers by Ramon was the reason.
LHS school reunion set
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:51am
Kim McConnell
Lawton High School Class of 1959 will its 60th reunion at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at Mikes Sports Grill, 517 E. Gore.
Medical marijuana law updated
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:51am
Kim McConnell
The laws governing medical marijuana in Oklahoma continue to evolve, as new guidelines go into effect as the result of legislation signed into law by Gov.
National voting day registration drive set for Tuesday
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:50am
Kim McConnell
The League of Women Voters of Lawton is sponsoring two voter registration events Tuesday to mark National Voter Registration Day.
Nigh to highlight Great Plains Foundation fundraiser
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:47am
Kim McConnell
George Nigh said he’s never had any interest in living anywhere but Oklahoma.
Parade and pride marked second day of 28th Annual Comanche Fair’s beginnings
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:46am
Scott Rains
With rain falling Saturday morning to carry over from the night before, the second morning of the 28th Annual Comanche Nation Fair started out soaked to the bone.
Cotton County rig wrecks causing cattle fatality
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:26am
Scott Rains
A collision between tractor-trailer rigs in Cotton County Friday sent one man to a Duncan hospital, killed a dozen head of cattle and closed a major intersection for over 5 hours.
Updates in marijuana law apply to patients
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:26am
Kim McConnell
Recent changes in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana laws affect patients, meaning those who hold state-issued licenses to buy and use marijuana for medical purposes.
Trade skills in high demand, but employees hard to find
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:25am
William Carroll
Construction is big business in Lawton and surrounding areas, but area contractors and sub-contractors say a lack of skilled tradesmen is slowing down projects and leaving contractors to compete fo
Marriage penalty is alive and well
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:24am
Staff
Despite what you may think, the marriage penalty is still alive and well.
Breakfast will benefit Winter Wishes
Sat, 09/21/2019 - 3:45am
Staff
The Masonic Lodge in Elgin and Elgin Middle School Winter Wishes program will hold a breakfast fundraiser from 8-10 a.m. today at the Masonic Lodge across from Elgin Town Hall.
Charge filed, petition for removal dismissed for Cotton County Sheriff
Sat, 09/21/2019 - 3:44am
Scott Rains
A misdemeanor warrant was filed against the Cotton County sheriff for exceeding his authority in executing a search warrant in March 2018 that led to the death of a 55-year-old Walters man.
Lawton cardiologist gets Bronze Star with ‘V’ for deeds in Vietnam
Sat, 09/21/2019 - 3:43am
Mitch Meador
If all the world’s a stage, Dr. Richard T.
Learning the military basics
Sat, 09/21/2019 - 3:39am
Hannah Maginot
Mark Brace is no stranger to stopping by Fort Sill for events and meetings, but he’s never paid the base a visit quite like he did this week.
ME report reveals man was felled by 5 bullets, had cocaine in system
Sat, 09/21/2019 - 3:33am
Scott Rains
The June 10 shooting death of a 19-year-old Lawton man by police has been ruled justified following an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) inquiry.
Archaeology event celebrates history, culture of tribes
Fri, 09/20/2019 - 4:07am
Hannah Maginot
The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes have a rich history in Oklahoma, and thanks to the work of archaeologists, much of their legacy has been preserved.
Hispanic patriotism on display
Fri, 09/20/2019 - 4:06am
Mitch Meador
The patriotism of American Hispanics was on full display at Fort Sill’s observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month Thursday.
Lawton man hospitalized after rollover wreck
Fri, 09/20/2019 - 4:04am
Scott Rains
A Lawton man was flown to a Texas hospital Wednesday following a rollover wreck of a water truck on a Cotton County road investigators blame on inattentive driving.
Lawton school board tours Ike Middle construction site
Fri, 09/20/2019 - 4:03am
Kim McConnell
Members of the Lawton Board of Education and district administrators donned hardhats Thursday to tour the Eisenhower Middle School construction site.
LHS Highsteppers host clinic for ‘ministeppers’
Fri, 09/20/2019 - 4:01am
Hannah Maginot
Spirited boys and girls can learn to kick, cheer and dance their way into the hearts of Wolverines fans this weekend.
Police investigate second homicide in 15 days
Fri, 09/20/2019 - 4:00am
Scott Rains
A Wednesday night shooting death has moved Lawton’s homicide total into the double digits.
It’s the city’s second homicide in 15 days.
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