State leaders discussed a federal nuclear energy project that may bring long-term economic benefits to Lawton and the state today.
Oklahoma is one of six states competing for the greenfield build that could be decided by December.
After narrowly escaping the South Railroad Fire weeks ago, David and Charlaine Easton thanked Indiahoma volunteer firefighters for saving their lives and urge community support.
The department will host its 33rd Annual Fundraiser with barbecue at Indiahoma High School on Sept. 27 between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Veteran Scotty Hasting and USAA Head of Corporate Impact Jenna Saucedo-Herrera discussed the Face the Fight program at a World Suicide Prevention Day event.
The coalition (founded by USAA, Humana Foundation and Reach Resilience) has invested $40-million in veteran aid and aims to save 10,000 lives by 2032.
Family, friends and community members gathered at First Baptist Church in downtown Lawton on Thursday to honor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer David Taylor, who died on Aug.
29 while helping residents evacuate during the Railroad South Fire.
Lawton’s new Firehawk Aerospace Facility will see the first four of 16 planned buildings completed early next year, officials said Tuesday at the city council meeting.
The 320-acre project, funded by LEDA grants, is set to produce solid rocket propellant and create over 100 local jobs when operational.
Comanche Nation & Lawton Country Club are hosting a two-person team golf scramble on Sept.
14 with a noon shotgun start to support Railroad South Fire relief, and players may buy mulligans or sponsor holes with donations accepted until 5 p.m.
Tillman County Free Fair will begin Thursday, Sept.
10 at the Tillman County Fairgrounds in Frederick and continue until Saturday, Sept. 12 — the event features livestock, food, and farm contests.
The Comanche County Free Fair kicked off Tuesday morning in Lawton with Farm Field Days where students saw animals, crops and machinery and learned about agriculture opportunities.
Festivities will continue through Saturday afternoon at the fairgrounds.
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