COLUMN: Insects: Pest or Friend?
Humans, with a great deal of hesitation, have learned to share their habitat with insects. Unfortunately, most people think only...
Hunting calendar
What’s open now n Bear archery (SE): Oct. 1–20 n Crow: Oct. 10–Nov. 16 & Dec. 9–March 4 n Deer...
NEA Big Read event with author Thi Bui Oct. 25
After kicking off last weekend, the 2024 NEA Big Read Lawton hosting a special author event. As part of the...
Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds....
Former soldier pleads guilty to secretly filming teen sisters
A 44-year-old Lawton man will serve 15 years in prison and register as a sex offender for the rest of...
Labor Commissioner discusses state of workforce at luncheon
Oklahoma Department of Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn arrived in Lawton Oct. 10 to discuss the workforce at the monthly Lawton...
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Oklahoma Small Businesses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small non-farm businesses in 34 Oklahoma counties, including Comanche, Cotton and Stephens, and neighboring counties in Kansas...
‘Barktoberfest’ Saturday in Altus way to meet new best friends
ALTUS — Adoptable pets from across Southwest Oklahoma will take over the Jackson County Expo Center Saturday for Barktoberfest. This...
Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact
Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe...
US Navy fighter jet with two on board crashes during training in Washington state
The U.S. Navy searched Wednesday through mountainous terrain for two crew members who were aboard a fighter jet that crashed...