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Iron Pipe awarded second construction contract on Firehawk Aerospace complex

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The second “fast track” construction contract on development of the Firehawk Aerospace complex in Lawton was approved Thursday by the Lawton Economic Development Authority.Iron Pipe LLC of Tulsa was awarded a $3,288,000 contract to construct site utilities for the project.

Public invited to take part in KidsFirst Action Forum

Staff Report

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Community members, educators, nonprofit organizations, and local partners are encouraged to participate in the upcoming KidsFirst Action Forum on June 15 at the Lawton Farmers Market, 77 SW 4th.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Electricity demands to soar in next 24 years, NEMA predicts

Jerry Bohnen

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The kind of booming demand for electrical power seen in Oklahoma reflects what is happening across the U.S., and a new study claims America’s electricity demand will rise more than 55% by 2050.

Oklahoma’s economy may experience limited gains from higher oil prices

Chase Farha & Cortney Cowley

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The conflict in Iran resulted in closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a passageway for approximately 20% of global oil trade flows.

Oklahoma City woman admits voting twice in 2024 election

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

An Oklahoma City woman who voted twice in the 2024 statewide General Election pleaded guilty earlier this month.The Oklahoma State Election Board discovered Victoria Vincenza Dill, 32, voted in person in Oklahoma County and submitted an absentee ballot in Payne County on Nov. 5, 2024.

Public hearings set on Consolidated Plan, Action Plan

Staff Report

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The City of Lawton will hold two public hearings on the proposed Consolidated Plan for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2026-2030 and the first-year Annual Action Plan for FY2026.

Survey indicates sharp growth in 10th District ranchland values in 2026 Q1

Ty Kreitman

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Ranchland values in the Tenth Federal Reserve District, a multistate region which includes Oklahoma, grew notably in the first quarter of 2026.

Rep. Trey Caldwell

Caldwell recognized by Care Providers Oklahoma

Staff Report

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

LAWTON — Care Providers Oklahoma last week thanked Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Faxon, for his leadership in advancing House Bill 2749, bipartisan legislation signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt that will support and incentivize intergenerational care programs in Oklahoma nursing homes.

Insurance agent fined $12K, license revoked; facing embezzlement charges, lawsuits

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The Oklahoma Insurance Department fined a McAlester insurance agent and revoked her license after an Anti-Fraud Unit investigation.

Lawton upgrading thousands of water meters

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

LAWTON – Workers from Lawton’s Meter Services Division continue installing new “smart” meters that last longer than older models, provide accurate readings to a minuscule level, and help detect line leaks quicker.

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