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Unique business program designed for entrepreneurs

Tim Farley

Monday, May 1, 2023

LAWTON — An innovative program for new Comanche County entrepreneurs could be a life changer and propel them to the next level of their business career.

Clemency Denied: Despite attorney general’s plea, execution date stands in 1997 murder-for-hire case

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Monday, May 1, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY — Richard Glossip, convicted in the murder-for-hire plot of Barry Van Treese, is set to executed for the crime on May 18 unless Gov. Kevin Stitt or a federal court intervenes. Glossip, who has spent more than 24 years on death row has had three reprieves or stays of execution.

Gov. Kevin Stitt

Governor, Senate continue dispute on taxes, education

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Monday, May 1, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY — The three-way range war between the Republican leaders in the Oklahoma Legislature and Governor Kevin Stitt’s office hit a milestone last week, with the governor vetoing 20 pieces of legislation and the Senate pushing back by shooting down two the governor’s executive nominations.

Rep. Trish Ranson

Democrats push back on education bills, vouchers

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Monday, May 1, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Republican leaders of the Oklahoma Legislature and Gov. Kevin Stitt continue to struggle to reach an agreement of education and tax policy, legislative Democrats are calling on the GOP to pass a clean pay raise bill without ties to private school vouchers.

Corp. Comm. traffic citations produced $1M in March fines

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Monday, May 1, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY — Motor carrier officers of the state Corporation Commission wrote 5,440 citations in March that produced $1,050,191 in fines. The agency’s Transportation Division officers wrote 50% more tickets in March than they did in February, records reflect.

Council to interview Ward 6 candidates

Eric Swanson

Monday, May 1, 2023

LAWTON — Lawton City Council members are ready to interview candidates for the Ward 6 seat on the council. After discussing the vacancy in a closed session April 25, the council directed the city clerk to contact applicants for the position and invite them for interviews.

Military personnel carry the colors at the beginning of the 2022 Armed Forces Day celebration in Lawton. PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. ARMY

Armed Forces Day celebration set for May 20

Tim Farley

Monday, May 1, 2023

LAWTON — The largest Armed Forces Day parade in the nation will roll through the streets of Lawton May 20 with highlights including a U.S Air Force flyover and cannon blasts from Fort Sill artillery. This year’s parade will be preceded by a swearing-in of new Army recruits by Brig. General Shane P.

From the left, Lawton City Councilmen Allan Hampton and Randy Warren chat before the council’s April 25 meeting. The council is considering options for spending $5.4 million in unallocated funds from the PROPEL Capital Improvement Program. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

City of Lawton weighs options for unspent sales tax dollars

Eric Swanson

Monday, May 1, 2023

LAWTON — Officials want to hear residents’ thoughts on spending about $5.4 million in unallocated funds from the city’s PROPEL Capital Improvement Program.

County approves MCSA award notice

Eric Swanson

Monday, May 1, 2023

LAWTON — The Multiple Community Services Authority, a Fletcher-based garbage collection service that serves several southwest Oklahoma communities, will receive $105,000 from Comanche County’s portion of American Rescue Plan Act money.

Union Pacific Railroad tracks in Oklahoma. PROVIDED

Union Pacific RR offering lucrative hiring bonuses

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Monday, May 1, 2023

Union Pacific Railroad, which has more than a thousand miles of track in Oklahoma, is offering hefty hiring bonuses in several states where it is shorthanded.

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