Voters Reminded of Election Laws
Staff Report
With the April 7 election approaching, Comanche County Election Board officials are reminding voters of election-related laws.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
News
Markwayne Mullin
President, Mullin said they will find a way to pay TSA agents
M. Scott Carter
During the same week that the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce announced grants for the Transportation Security Administration agents at the Lawton airport, President Donald Trump and Markwayne Mullin, the new chief of the Department of Homeland Security, said they had taken steps to pay TSA...
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Under The Dome
M. Scott Carter
_ _________._ ______ ____ ________________ ____ ________The first sign of the fight will come in April.The parking lots surrounding the State Capitol will be filled with vehicles and people. Beginning April 1, the filing period for elected public offices opens.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern
Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern
News Staff
Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern addresses guests at the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Last week, Hern announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate and shared his goals and vision for the future during a meet-and-greet. Hern also expressed his support for earmarks.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Snyder Council calls for special election to fill vacancy
Eric Swanson
SNYDER – The city of Snyder is seeking candidates to fill a longvacant seat on the Snyder City Council.Without discussion, the council voted 3-0 Monday to approve a resolution calling for a special election to choose the next Ward 2 representative on the board. Mayor Rodney Bartlett was absent.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Snyder to seek bids for street work
Eric Swanson
SNYDER – The city of Snyder is looking for contractors interested in repaving several streets.The Snyder City Council voted 3-0 Monday to put the project out for bidding. Mayor Rodney Bartlett was absent.The city will receive sealed bids until 4:59 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Lawton seeks input on community needs survey
From Staff Reports
The City of Lawton Housing and Community Development Division recently released a statement asking residents to provide input to help guide how federal housing and community development funds are being used in the community.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Sample ballots available for Cement, Empire school elections
From Staff Reports
Sample ballots are now available for the April 7 election for Cement and Empire public schools.Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Comanche County Election Board during normal business hours.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Brent Fuchs | Oklahoma Watch Prisoners move around the Joseph Harp Correctional Center. They will soon be allowed to purchase nicotine vapes and pouches.
Nicotine Products in Oklahoma Prisons Raise Revenue, Public Health Concerns
Keaton Ross
Creature comforts are few and far between in Oklahoma’s prison system.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Cigarette use low, vaping remains steady, report says
Ena Banduka
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s a good news, bad news kind of report.The good news: cigarette usage has hit its lowest point in eight decades, reports from Gallup say.The bad news: cigarette usage continues, and the growth of e-type cigarettes continues to remain steady each year.“Currently, 11% of U.S.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026