Verna Stafford, Sirloin Stockade murderer from 48 years ago, recommended for parole

Verna Stafford – who, along with husband Roger Dale Stafford and his brother, participated in the brutal executionstyle massacre of six employees at a steakhouse in downtown Oklahoma City 48 years ago – was recommended Tuesday for clemency.

CEDC collecting data to explain why Chickasha economy on upswing

The latest “Chickasha by the Numbers” report from the Economic Development Council showed “the highest sales tax collections in the town’s history,” EDC Director Jim Cowan announced.For the period of June 16-30 and July 1-15, sales tax receipts inside the city limits of Chickasha were $1,529,165.50.

December trial set for Lawtonians indicted in alleged $27M health care scam

A Lawton man and his son indicted in federal court in an alleged health care scam to defraud TRICARE of more than $27 million have had their trial date pushed back to December.

US retail sales slump unexpectedly, sharply after summer tax-refiind boost fades

NEW YORK (AP) - Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest drop since May 2025, raising doubts about the resiliency of consumers who have kept spending and powering the economy despite the rising costs of daily expenses. Retail sales slipped 0.

Bumper crop of permits valued at more than $27M in July

LAWTON – Permits for a new industry in west Lawton and a bumper crop of home permits pushed the value of permits to more than $27.3 million last month.Commercial permits totaled $22.8 million and residential permits added $4.6 million.

Chickasha spends $144K to upgrade IT infrastructure

CHICKASHA – A solesource contract with Standley Systems for a citywide information technology infrastructure upgrade was approved by the Chickasha City Council.