Lawton News

Director Cate Shortland says the movie is a “fitting ending” for the character.

With all the local and area businesses that have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not to mention those who's fate is still uncertain, it's nice to hear about a new business opening up in Lawton. Even better when it's a new place to eat! The Lawton Bricktown Brewery is now open, lo…

Sadly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increase in infections within the state the Comanche Nation Water Park and Nations of Fun will remain closed through the 2020 Summer season.

Rumors have circulated for years now, and I have an answer for you.

This weekend on Saturday (06-27-20) the Lawton splash parks will re-open for the 2020 Summer season. The splash park at Elmer Thomas Park on 2nd and Ferris and the Clement Washington Sr. splash park on 6th and Belmont.

Disney is still waiting for reopening guidelines from California.

As the government shut down bars, new establishments popped up at home.

The COVID-19 pandemic has done more than it's fair share of damage to the health and well being of not just people, but businesses over the post several months. There are hundreds if not thousands of business who's fate is still unknown, or who have unfortunately already closed due to coro…

Over the course of the pandemic, we did the science.

Remain calm there's no need to panic, all's well. So far it looks like the Oklahoma State Fair will happen this year, at least that's the plan so far. The Oklahoma State Fair will take place Thursday, September 17th 2020 through Sunday, September 27th 2020 (09-17-20 - 09-27-20) in Okl…

Well it looks like Lawton will be going to once a week trash pick-up after all. The city held their budget meeting yesterday (07-18-20) and approved the 2020/2021 budget. It includes several cost saving actions the city will adopt going forward including the once a week trash pick-up.

We finally get some good news for a change instead of the usual cancellation or postponement. The Apache Casino Hotel has just confirmed that they will be hosting a HUGE fireworks display on Saturday, July 4th 2020 (07-04-20).