Government

If you haven't already heard the news yet the Lawton City Council voted to increase your utility bill by 15% yesterday (06-14-22) afternoon. Here we are once again paying more and getting less, a lot less.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health just released a statement that reported the first probable case of Monkeypox in the state of Oklahoma. The unidentified patient could have been exposed to the virus after traveling internationally to a country that has had confirmed cases. The patient is in isolation at this time as health experts perform contact tracing to notify any person who may have been in contact with them.

a local teen, Matthew Aguilar, is working to build a large memorial display featuring the anchor from the recently decommissioned naval submarine, the USS Oklahoma City at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton, OK. He could use our help to complete the project and make this a reality.

Oklahoma legislators are talking about gun control after the recent mass shootings that took place in Taft and Tulsa, OK. as well as across the Nation. Some lawmakers suggest that the state has too few laws and regulations regarding firearms and the safety of the general public.

The 2022 Lawton, Fort Sill 'Freedom Festival' has been announced! This year it will be a 2 day Independence Day bash at Elmer Thomas Park 501 N.W. Ferris Ave. on Friday, July 1st and Saturday, July 2nd (04-01-22 & 04-02-22). It's going to be an all-American, red, white, and blue, star-spangled good time guaranteed!

Wildlife officials are warning the general public that the Oklahoma black bear population is growing and to be on the lookout, especially during the early Summer months as more and more sightings have been reported.

This Sunday, June 5th (06-05-22) Diamond Defense LLC will be hosting a FREE basic defensive shooting course for all local and area teachers in and around Lawton, Fort Sill.

This isn't just the most haunted school in Oklahoma, it may be one of the most haunted places in the entire Sooner State, maybe even the Nation. It's a scary place to be sure, but also beautiful due to all the murals and paintings you can find both inside and out.

Had I only known I would have attended the alligator vigil late last week on Thursday, May 19th (05-19-22) in Claremore, OK. in honor of the late Albert E. Gator. It was a celebration of life and a gator festival all in one! I don't know all the details, but whoever thought this up is BRILLIANT...

Doctors and health experts across the state are warning Oklahomans about the recent increase in Lonestar Tick populations and activity. This Summer you'll want to protect yourself, your family, and your pets from these dangerous pests. If bitten you could have a severe, possibly life-threatening reaction that could have long-term health effects.

The Homeland grocery store on East Lee Blvd in Lawton, OK. is helping mothers Nationwide! They have baby formula in stock and have been helping moms not only in Oklahoma but all over the U.S.

Earlier this morning Bluepeak broke ground in Lawton, Fort Sill out on the west side, near the corner of Cache Road and 82nd Street. Get ready for high-speed fiber optic internet in Lawton, OK! Work will begin immediately and they hope to start servicing customers with up to 5-GB internet by this Fall.