Comanche county

If you haven't heard the news yet all of Comanche County, OK. is currently under a burn ban. The Comanche County Board of Commissioners met Monday and voted to enact a burn ban which will remain in effect for the next 2 weeks or until ground conditions improve and the high fire danger/risk lessens.

It was a crazy and unexpected storm yesterday evening in Comanche County. Mother Nature became moody and let loose with rain, high winds, tons of lighting and thunder, and even some hail. It's late in the season for this type of storm, but it's Oklahoma so anything can happen at any time weatherwise.

During Monday's Comanche County Commissioner's meeting Monday night, Central District Commissioner Johnny Owens announced that measures are to be put in place at the Comanche County Courthouse, in order to tighten security in the building.

A 20-year lease between Comanche County and Family Promise of Lawton, Inc was approved by Comanche County Commissioners Tuesday night, allowing the non-profit organization to move into the former J. Roy Dunning Children's Shelter.

The Comanche County Courthouse is spreading the word about a new scam affecting citizens of the county participating in their civic duty.

According to Clint Wagstaff, Comanche County Emergency Management, Commissioner Johnny Owens has officially closed the Comanche County Court House offices for Wednesday, December 26th.  The closing is being issued for the safety of the citizens and county employees...

The Comanche County Spring Livestock Show is underway at the Comanche County Fairgrounds, located at 920 S. Sheridan Road.  The event offers livestock and a variety of contests for visitors.

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners implemented a 30-day burn ban Monday morning due to extreme drought conditions and wildfire danger.