Former inmate charged with 2022 prison assault
A former Lawton Correctional Facility (LCF) inmate was charged Friday with his alleged role in a brutal 2022 beating in...
Surviving wedding season without breaking the bank
According to this survey by TheKnot.com, the average wedding in 2023 had a price tag of $35,000. And it’s not...
LEDA signals intent to renew funding agreement for downtown convention center
Lawton Economic Development Authority has signaled its support for a new 10-year license agreement with the entity that operates the...
Fletcher sending six teams to State OK Kids tourneys
FLETCHER — Four or five years ago Fletcher’s youth programs started getting a makeover and when the OK Kids program...
‘Ripple effects’ to possible prison closure could impact Lawton, county deeply
Officials disagree over the impact possible closure of Lawton Correctional Facility would have on Lawton and Comanche County. On Thursday,...
Fletcher motorcyclists injured in separate Thursday wrecks
ELGIN — Northern Comanche County proved hazardous for two Fletcher motorcyclists Thursday in separate wrecks that sent each driver to...
Lawton couple jailed on physical, sexual child abuse allegations
A Lawton couple has been charged with physically and sexually abusing their children. Now they’re each in jail on six-figure...
Altus couple’s deaths ruled murder/suicide
ALTUS — A second autopsy report shows that two longtime Altus attorneys died from a murder/suicide. The State Medical Examiner’s...
This Weekend
Lawton Chautauqua: Life Every Voice: 60 Years Since the Civil Rights Act of 1964, today and Saturday, Albert Johnson Sr. Conference...
Fletcher teams advance in OK Kids 10U Regional
FLETCHER—Often in 10U baseball you don’t see many deep balls hit, but when Fletcher White centerfielder Curtis Wilson saw a...