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Lawton council hears pro/con about banning pit bull dogs

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

LAWTON – City Hall was packed recently with dog lovers nipping at the heels of the City Council over a misconception that city officials intended to ban pit bull dogs.

Lawton couple charged in federal court with child sex trafficking

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – A federal grand jury here has indicted two Lawtonians with sex trafficking of children; sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion; and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced last Thursday.

Commissioner Ryan rehires fired employee who has lawsuit pending against county

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

LAWTON – The political fireworks Monday morning at the Comanche County Courthouse were ignited when District 1 Commissioner Ryan John rehired Kenny Curry – the former District 1 first deputy who has a federal lawsuit pending against the county because of his termination by John’s predecessor.

Grant would pay for study to improve service at Lawton airport

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

The Lawton City Council intends to apply for a grant from the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to finance “a study on improving air service at Lawton/Fort Sill Regional Airport.

Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger From the left, FISTA President and CEO Dr. Krista Ratliff and Firehawk Aerospace CEO Will Edwards hold a replica of a $25,000 check during a Jan. 31 ceremony at Central Plaza. Ratliff and Edwards were joined by students enrolled in the MIGHT Technology and Learning Center, as well as Lawton Mayor Stan Booker.

FISTA Foundation receives $50K in grants

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

LAWTON – With the help of companies Aeon Industrial and Firehawk Aerospace, the FISTA Foundation will launch a fund to help students interested in learning more about careers involving science, technology, engineering and math.

Following setback, LYSA plans land acquisition for sports complex

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

LAWTON – After encountering a setback last fall, the Lawton Youth Sports Authority’s plans to acquire property for the city’s indoor youth sports complex are back on track.In a special meeting, the authority voted unanimously Jan.

Elgin to put lodging tax on ballot

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

ELGIN – In April, Elgin officials will ask voters to approve a lodging tax that could provide an incentive for a major developer to build a hotel in town.In a special meeting, the Elgin City Council voted 3-0 on Jan. 23 to approve a 7% tax on the r oom rental rates for hotels and motels.

Investigation of GPIF property transactions may be concluding

News Staff

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

From staff reports The City of Lawton apparently is resolving the issue about property transactions conducted in June 2024 by the now-defunct Great Plains Improvement Foundation.The U.S.

Lawton mayor wants progress record for posterity

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

The City of Lawton has developed a Pavement Maintenance Program Guide that Councilman George Gill contends is “a Cadillac document.”This has been in progress for more than a year,” he told the council on Jan. 28.

Cole announces $26M in tornado relief for southern Oklahoma recreation area

News Staff

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

From staff reports Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole says he’s obtained nearly $26 million in tornado relief for damages from 2024 storms that hit the Chic kasaw National Recreation Area. It will come through the National Park Service.

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