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Oklahoma’s turnpike system gets you there quickly, but that giant system also has its share of concerns

M. Scott Carter

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — It was sparked just a few decades after the birth of Indian Territory — that area in the southern and eastern part of the state that joined forces with Oklahoma Territory — a spot which covered that big stretch of land north and west.Together, both became the 46th state, Oklahoma.

Chickasha Police Chief ‘G.G.’ Music retired Friday

Mike W. Ray

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Chickasha Police Chief Goebel “G.G.” Music retired last Friday after more than 28 years of service to Chickasha citizens as a law enforcement officer. He began serving the CPD as a reserve officer in April 1996 until he was sworn in as a patrol officer on May 1, 1998.

Chickasha pays first invoices on construction of new water treatment plant

Mike W. Ray

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

CHICKASHA — The first invoices on construction of the town’s new water treatment plant were paid last Monday by the City Council.

Cameron University President Shane Hunt, left, speaks with forum organizer Brenda Spencer-Ragland during the Homeless Encampment Community Action Forum Thursday at Cameron University. Hannah Owens | Southwest Ledger

Forum begins fact-finding on future of homeless encampment

Hannah Owens

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

LAWTON – Community leaders, service providers and residents gathered Thursday to begin a fact-finding process aimed at developing recommendations for the future of the city’s homeless encampment.The Homeless Encampment Community Action Forum began at 9 a.m.

OWRB to visit Hobart July 21-22

Staff Report

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board “road show” is coming to Hobart this month.The Water Board staff is traveling across Oklahoma to meet with local residents and water users.

War Dept. gives $10M to provide skilled trade workforce training

Staff Report

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new type of battle is being waged by the U.S. Department of War. On July 2, television host Mike Rowe was presented with a $10 million check at the Pentagon to formally launch the Build Freedom Initiative.

Obesity-related bill receives most views of proposed congressional measures

Debi DeSilver

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress heads toward a week-long Independence Day break, 95% of bills introduced in the current session are still in committee.According to billsincongress.com, an independent record of the U.S.

Anadarko woman admits embezzling $151,000 from tribal tag office

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

A Native American who admitted embezzling $151,208 from the Caddo Nation was sentenced to six months in federal prison and ordered to pay full restitution.

City of Lawton merges 3 departments

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The City of Lawton merged its Engineering, Public Utilities, and Public Works departments into a single Public Works Department effective July 1, as reported in The Constitution on June 25.

Backers of proposed aluminum smelter at Inola respond to claims of critics

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The two principal concerns of opponents to the proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter that would be built at the Port of Inola are allegations of environmental hazards and reduction in the quality of life.

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