News

Lawton takes first step in plan to redevelop blighted areas, vacant lots

Lawton takes first step in plan to redevelop blighted areas, vacant lots

Lawton takes first step in plan to redevelop blighted areas, vacant lots

Mike W. Ray
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
LAWTON - Redevelopment of blighted neighborhoods and vacant lots in Lawton is the goal of the Revitalize, Invest, Strengthen, and Expand (RISE) project unveiled Tuesday night for the City Council.Lawton is having “great success” recruiting new industry, jobs, and commercial development, said...
This year at OU, 6,437 freshmen have enrolled, making it the sixth straight academic year in which the university has posted record-setting freshman enrollment. During that span, OU has seen a 45% growth in incoming class sizes. Courtesy

This year at OU, 6,437 freshmen have enrolled, making it the sixth straight academic year in which the university has posted record-setting freshman enrollment. During that span, OU has seen a 45% growth in incoming class sizes. Courtesy

OSU, OU tout enrollment milestones as school year starts

Murray Evans
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma each are touting enrollment records as classes for the 2026-27 academic year are set to begin at the state’s two primary research institutions.OSU said that across its five campuses, it has recorded all-time highs in the enrollment of...
Federal officer, Comanche Nation veteran, 5 homes, 515 acres lost to Indiahomafire

Federal officer, Comanche Nation veteran, 5 homes, 515 acres lost to Indiahomafire

Federal officer, Comanche Nation veteran, 5 homes, 515 acres lost to Indiahomafire

Scott Rains
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
INDIAHOMA - Saturday’s Railroad South Fire near Indiahoma has claimed at least two lives, at least five homes and more than 500 acres of land but, according to officials, was under control as of Sunday afternoon.The fire, which began shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday in the area between Gore Boulevard...
Scott Rains | For Southwest Ledger Construction on Lawton’s new animal welfare center at 1701 SW Lee, a former fire station that’s being enlarged and converted, is approximately 30% complete, city officials said last week. Almost all structural steel for the main addition has been erected, and electricity and plumbing are being installed in the interior of the existing building. The Animal Welfare Center will be triple the size of the animal shelter at 2100 SW 6th. The renovated building is designed to acco

Scott Rains | For Southwest Ledger Construction on Lawton’s new animal welfare center at 1701 SW Lee, a former fire station that’s being enlarged and converted, is approximately 30% complete, city officials said last week. Almost all structural steel for the main addition has been erected, and electricity and plumbing are being installed in the interior of the existing building. The Animal Welfare Center will be triple the size of the animal shelter at 2100 SW 6th. The renovated building is designed to acco

Fees recommended for redemption of animals from Lawton shelter

Mike W. Ray
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
LAWTON – Lawton’s City Council will soon be asked to decide whether all dogs and cats confined in the new animal welfare center must be vaccinated for rabies, spayed or neutered, and microchipped before they can be adopted.
Subscribe to