Lawton seeks input on community needs survey

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.

Sample ballots available for Cement, Empire school elections

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.

Cigarette use low, vaping remains steady, report says

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.

Audit of Varnum Public Schools reveals widespread problems

OKLAHOMA CITY — An investigative audit of the Varnum Public Schools district in Seminole County found problems including check tampering, undocumented purchases and missing cash deposits, State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd said Thursday.

DOC announces arrests, including Lawtonians, at state prisons

OKLAHOMA CITY — Two Lawtonians were among the first group of people listed in a state Department of Corrections announcement Friday that it will post all arrests on Facebook and X “to increase transparency” in its operations.

Haskell County insurance producer fined, license revoked following OID investigation

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced it has fined and revoked the license of Leslie Clark, a resident insurance producer from Stigler, following an investigation led by its Anti-Fraud Unit.On Feb.

Nationwide auto groups to receive warning letter from FTC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 100 auto groups nationwide will be receiving warning letters from the Federal Trade Commission concerning deceptive advertising prices.

House gives big support to data center bill

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s only remaining bill targeting data centers was overwhelmingly passed in the state House of Representatives Monday, sending the measure to the Senate.The House voted 92-2 in support of House Bill 2992 by Rep.

Comanche County jail death lawsuit similar to one settled for $13.5M in Wagoner County

LAWTON –The Comanche County Facilities Authority, which operates the Comanche County Detention Center, is embroiled in a civil rights lawsuit that’s quite similar to a lawsuit filed against the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office that was settled out of court for $13.5 million.