Woman arrested after man dragged with van
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 2:33am
Scott Rains
A Lawton man said his friend was drunk when she dragged him with his vehicle Thursday afternoon.
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Lawyers want to postpone trial of inmate facing possible death penalty
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 2:30am
Malinda Rust
Defense attorneys are asking the death penalty trial for an inmate accused of plotting to execute another at the Lawton Correctional Facility nearly two years ago to be postponed, arguin
Christian Brotherhood meeting Saturday
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 2:30am
Staff
The Lawton Citywide Brotherhood's monthly meeting of Christian brothers will be at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, 2101 SW N.H. Jones Ave.
Walk Saturday to help in fight against MS
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 2:30am
Staff
The community is invited to help fight multiple sclerosis by being part of Walk MS: Lawton 2014 Saturday at Elmer Thomas Park.
Two from Altus run in Boston
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 2:28am
Mark Potter
Two Altus residents represented Southwest Oklahoma at the 2014 Boston Marathon, a year after that same event was marred by a terrorist attack that left three dead and about 260 injured.
LHS Class of 1974 to mark 40th anniversary
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 2:28am
Staff
The Lawton High School graduating class of 1974 will celebrate its 40th reunion Sept. 1, with events Aug. 29-30 leading up to the main reunion on Labor Day.
Air Force Secretary visits Altus to deliver big news
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 2:27am
Staff
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE News that Altus Air Force Base will become the training center for the new KC-46A was delivered to the base by none other than Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Le
Witness helps solve burglaries in Altus
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 2:26am
Mark Potter
ALTUS Police say they solved several recent residential burglaries with the arrests of three juveniles.
Man shoots suspect in home assault
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 2:26am
Mark Potter
MOUNTAIN PARK The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is probing the shooting of a man Tuesday night at a Mountain Park home.
Rainfall totals vary widely in region
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 2:25am
Mark Potter
Moderate to heavy rain was reported across Southwest Oklahoma Wednesday evening as a storm also brought gusty winds and reports of hail in some locations.
Hit-and-run suspect sought
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:45am
Malinda Rust
Investigation into the death of a local man killed by a hit-and-run driver continued Wednesday, but Lawton police say they've already gathered information that points to a possible suspe
Forum puts focus on 'STEM' and new ideas for education
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:44am
Tyrell Albin
Luminaries from the worlds of government, education and business gathered at Cameron University's McCasland Ballroom Wednesday to discuss ways to improve science, technology, engineering
Lawton Council planning for $663K in block grant spending
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:43am
Kim McConnell
The City Council put the finishing touches on the spending categories for the city's allocation of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds, in preparation
Figure in homicide case sentenced on other charges
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:43am
Malinda Rust
A former material witness in the murder trial for Kenneth Nobles appeared in district court for sentencing Wednesday, but not for any charges related to the case.
More cemetery markers planned for Code Talkers
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:41am
Scott Rains
The Comanche Indian Veterans Association will continue planting granite markers Saturday at the gravesites of the Comanche Code Talkers of World Wars I and II.
Cameron to host conference on nation’s criminal justice system
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:41am
Staff
Cameron University will host the Eighth Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Criminal Justice Association (OCJA) on Friday.
Income tax cut bill wins House passage
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:40am
AP Wire
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Legislation that would trim Oklahoma's personal income tax rate when state revenue improves was approved by the House on Wednesday in spite of objections that it's ir
Guard using unique training simulator in OKC
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:39am
Staff
OKLAHOMA CITY Members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard's 146th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS), located at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City, are training on
Card fraud case may be widespread
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:38am
Scott Rains
FREDERICK The Tillman County Sheriff said a pair of Cuban nationals arrested Monday night were caught with about two dozen fraudulent credit cards and that they may be responsible for a
Duncan to connect lakes with pipe
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:38am
Judi Boland
DUNCAN Work to expand water alternatives for the City of Duncan was approved Tuesday night by city council members.
Hepatitis C victim in dental scare writes of fears
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:37am
AP Wire
TULSA (AP) A Tulsa-area man whose hepatitis C diagnosis led Oklahoma to close two dental clinics and suggest AIDS testing for 7,000 patients last year says his illness has left him depr
Conservatives to protest Holder
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:36am
AP Wire
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Some conservative politicians and activists are planning to protest U.S.
Sooner State braces for severe weather
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:36am
AP Wire
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Multiple rounds of severe weather are in the forecast for much of Oklahoma through the weekend.
Senate kills bill for aging prisoner release
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:36am
AP Wire
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A bill to allow some aging prisoners to be released from prison early has been shot down in the Oklahoma Senate.
Bill to dedicate $600M for schools passes
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 3:36am
AP Wire
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A plan to eventually boost public school funding in Oklahoma by $600 million each year cleared the Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday, although the final details still need
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