Moderate and abnormally dry or worse conditions finally seeing improvements

From staff reports According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Report, during the late week and weekend, a large severe weather outbreak brought large hail, damaging winds and numerous intense tornadoes to parts of the central and southern Great Plains and Midwest.

Stabenow unveils Rural Prosperity, Food Security Act

From staff reports WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.

McGirt, focus of landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling, released from prison after 26 years

MUSKOGEE – Jimcy McGirt, whose handwritten petition for post-conviction relief led to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned more than a century of jurisprudence in Oklahoma, has been released from prison after serving 26 years for aggravated sexual abuse of a child in Indian Country.

Tillman County ensures board has voice in jail negotiations

FREDERICK – The Tillman County Board of Commissioners wants to ensure it has a voice if another county proposes building a jail in Tillman County.

Water Authority renews leases with Boat, Yacht clubs

Lawton Boat Club members persuaded the Water Authority not to scuttle their recreation lease at Lake Lawtonka, and agreed to pay a much higher price.

Lawton approves new distribution center agreement

An agreement approved recently clears the way for development of another distribution center in Lawton’s Airport Industrial Park.

No ‘Taj Mahal’ splash pads, council advises

LAWTON – Amenities planned for two new splash pads in town should more closely resemble a Chevrolet than a Rolls-Royce, City Council members advised the city staff.

Community service in lieu of fines or jail

LAWTON – Anyone convicted in municipal court here of a misdemeanor offense will now have the option of performing community service rather than paying a fine and court costs or being incarcerated.