City Council wants contract adjusted before moving forward with aquatics center
City of Lawton officials are still adjusting a contract that will allow construction of a new aquatics center in Elmer...
Lawton Public Library hosts annual picture book contest
The Lawton Public Library is having its annual picture book contest throughout October. The contest is a part of its...
Marriott agrees to pay $52 million, beef up data security to resolve probes over data breaches
Marriott International has agreed to pay $52 million and make changes to bolster its data security to resolve state and...
Domestic violence victim speaks out at Glow Walk
Most seniors in high school are preoccupied with college readiness, extracurriculars, classes and enjoying time with their loved ones. But...
Water gushes through sand dunes after a rare rainfall in the Sahara desert
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand...
A rare comet brightens the night skies in October
NEW YORK (AP) — Prepare to spot a rare, bright comet. The space rock is slinging toward Earth from the...
Polluted waste from Florida’s fertilizer industry in Milton’s path
As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s west coast with powerful winds and flooding rain, environmentalists are worried it could...
Baltimore spent $197 million on opioid epidemic in last 12 years
BALTIMORE — Over the last 12 years, Baltimore spent at least $197 million — an average of more than $16...
LOCALIZE IT: Indigenous Peoples Day is Monday. Here’s what’s happening near you
Indigenous Peoples Day has been recognized for decades in different forms and under a variety of names to celebrate Native...
Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tourism in Orlando rapidly came to a standstill Wednesday with the main airport and at least...