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What's going on in Lawton, Fort Sill lately? The past couple of weeks has been insane. We'd had more bomb threats, bodies being found, and all kinds of other break-ins and burglaries. So with everything that's going on do you feel safe living in Lawton, Fort Sill? Take the quick poll and let us know your opinion.

Just a short drive from Lawton, Fort Sill in Freedom, OK. you'll find ancient caves you can tour, hike and explore at Alabaster Caverns State Park. It's about 185 miles North of us, around 3 hours or so away from town. I'm thinking the family and I will add it to the list of our Summer stay-cation places we'd like to visit.

Glorious news, the Long John Silver's on N.W. Cache Road in Lawton, OK. will be reopening soon! If you've been near the corner of 26th Street and Cache Road lately you've probably seen all the construction.

It's only a two-hour drive from Lawton.

So what are you planning on grilling this 4th of July weekend? Take the quick poll and let us know. With your help, we'll find out what the most popular meat on the grill in the Sooner State is on the 4th of July. It may just surprise us!

Some people are having to decide if they want AC or food and gas, it's getting that bad. But there is help available if you're in need. PSO has the 'Home Energy Aid' program that can assist individuals and families with financial struggles in paying their electric bills.

It's back! The 'Heroes of America Fireworks Show' will return to Apache Casino Hotel this 4th of July. Get ready for a full day of fun and of course...FIREWORKS! Here's the best part, it's FREE! Make plans now to attend this all-American, red, white, and blue, star-spangled 'Independence Day' bash!

Did you know that Oklahoma has a 'Goat Island?' Yep, that's right we have an island that's home to a group of goats at Lake Tenkiller in Cookson, OK. Here's the best part, you can take a boat or kayak and visit the island to see and feed the goats!

The 2022 Lawton, Fort Sill 'Freedom Festival' is coming up this week. This year it will be a 2 day Independence Day bash at Elmer Thomas Park 501 N.W. Ferris Ave. on Friday (04-01-22) & Saturday (04-02-22).

As hot as it's been lately Oklahomans are looking for ways to cool off this Summer including hitting the lakes, ponds, and rivers for a quick dip, but is it safe? The dangers a lot of people are concerned with are invisible to the naked eye and you won't know if it's attacked you until it's too late. The dreaded brain-eating amoeba!

Over the past couple of months, we've been hearing about out-of-state corporations and other groups buying up houses across the Sooner State. Not just a few either, we're talking about a significant number of properties being purchased all over Oklahoma.

Due to the extreme heat and the recent unfortunate death of a hiker, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge has an emergency closure order and new time restrictions on hiking and trail walking.