Court rejects 2 more McGirt appeals from Comanche Co.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Although the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in McGirt vs Oklahoma resulted in most of the eastern half of the state being considered “Indian Country” for purposes of criminal jurisdiction, the same cannot be said of western Oklahoma.

Out of room, CCMH erects OSDH emergency overflow tent

LAWTON — COVID-19 cases have increased more than 3000% at Comanche County Memorial Hospital since the end of July, prompting state and local officials to erect a large tent to be used as an additional emergency room waiting area for the foreseeable future.

Hotel tax a vital part of Lawton-Ft. Sill economy

More than 710,000 people visited Comanche County in 2018, spending approximately $185.3 million altogether. Tourism in the county generated about $15.

Comanche Co. earns rebate on workers’ comp insurance

LAWTON – Medical insurance, bridge beams and a water line leak were topics addressed recently by the Comanche County commissioners.

Comanche Co. Courthouse to reopen Feb. 16

LAWTON – The Comanche County Courthouse will remain closed for two more weeks, Central District County Commissioner Johnny Owens announced January 29. The building was closed to the general public on November 25, 2020, because of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the county and across the state.

Comanche County mulls email security

LAWTON – Prompted by hackers calling themselves “China-fans” who defaced the Comanche County website last month and recent attempts by outsiders to log in to county emails, county officials are considering whether to buy and install one secure email software system for use by every county office.