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Comanche County Commisioners aprove burn ban resolution; in effect for next 2 weeks

Mike W. Ray

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

LAWTON – Because an “extreme fire danger” exists in Comanche County – and elsewhere in Oklahoma and neighboring Kansas – Emergency Management Director Clint Langford announced Monday that a countywide burn ban is in effect for two weeks: Feb. 23 to March 9.

Jenna Lowrance | Southwest Ledger Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, prepares to speak during Monday’s Health and Human Services Committee meeting. The committee unanimously passed Rosino’s bill, Senate Bill 1570, which aims to move the state’s child welfare system, including foster care, out of the Department of Human Services and into a new standalone agency. The full Senate is expected to vote on the bill in the next few weeks.

Rosino bill aims to move child services out of DHS; form a new agency

M. Scott Carter

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Senate committee passed a bill Monday afternoon to move the state’s child welfare system, including foster care, out of the Department of Human Services and into a new standalone agency.Senate Bill 1570, authored by state Sen.

Jon Echols

Four – so far – running for Attorney General’s post

M. Scott Carter

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — For decades, Oklahoma’s political history has shown that in statewide races the contest for governor draws the most attention. And, more often than not, second place almost always goes to the attorney general’s campaign.This year is no different.

PGM Processing appoints visionary to lead growth in critical minerals

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

DUNCAN – PGM Processing announced the appointment of Neal Froneman as chairman. A globally recognized leader in the mining and recycling sectors, Froneman joins PGMP to oversee the company’s strategic expansion and its commitment to sustainable, U.S.-domiciled critical minerals production.

Milo’s Tea releases new . avors to expand its beverage portfolio

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

BESSEMER, Ala. – Milo’s Tea Company Inc. recently added fruit punch, zero-sugar lemonade, and limited-edition blackberry sweet tea to its beverage portfolio.Milo’s Fruit Punch is made fresh with high-quality, real, 100% natural ingredients, the company states.

Josh Powers

Comanche County Commissioner Josh Powers announces reelection bid

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Comanche County Commissioner Josh Powers, a fourth-generation Lawtonian with deep-seated community roots, continues the legacy of his late grandfather, Jim Powers, a local businessman and community leader whose notable contributions to Lawton included the Cache Road Beautification Project, the...

Hiring in Oklahoma slows down, but unemployment remains low

Cortney Cowley

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Job gains in the U.S. slowed in 2025, due to supply and demand factors. Although employment is growing at a steady pace in Oklahoma, hiring has slowed recently to historic lows, reflecting reduced labor market churn.

Okla. Children of Incarcerated Parents Awareness Day scheduled for March 4

Secrett Taylor

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

When children are impacted by incarceration, the effects reach far beyond one family.

Municipal Voters Encounter Scarce Access to Political Campaign Finance Records

Keaton Ross

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Oklahomans seeking local campaign finance reports have been kept in the dark for months following the state’s failed rollout of a revamped online filing system.

Trish Ranson

Measure to improve tech research funding advances out of House committee

Secrett Taylor

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 3378, a measure aimed at improving the efficiency and continuity of Oklahoma’s science and technology research funding, has advanced out of committee.Sponsored by Rep.

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