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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lawton is hosting a Sexual Assault Awareness Event on April 3 to highlight the month and introduce its revamped Special Victims Unit dedicated to handling serious crimes more effectively. Southwest Ledger
- ➤ The deconstruction of the Kid's Zone playground at Greer Park began a day early due to weather forecasts, marking the start of its rejuvenation process. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ The Lawton Police Department is again offering a free motorcycle safety course to address the high rate of fatal traffic crashes involving motorcyclists. The Lawton Constitution
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A felony arrest warrant was issued for T'shun Dewayne Jones in Lawton, OK, for first-degree manslaughter related to the city's second homicide of the year. The Lawton Constitution
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In Lawton, 378 homes are on the market with an average asking price of $225,000; meanwhile, 1,516 homes have sold in the last 12 months at an average of $196,000, amidst a decrease in mortgage interest rates to 6.76%. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school juniors in Lawton attended the Life Ready Conference & Career Fair to prepare for future careers, featuring vendors like the Lawton Public Library and the military. The Lawton Constitution
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Planning Commission in Lawton, OK, approved a proposal to reclassify land from industrial to residential for the development of new duplexes. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ Comanche County Republicans elected JayRe Warren as county chair among other new officers at a convention to lead for the next two years. The Lawton Constitution
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Monday Night Comedy Show
A lively comedy event featuring local acts at Comedy Avenue with doors opening at 6:30 PM and free snacks available.
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Comedy Show at Comedy Avenue
Enjoy an evening of laughter at Comedy Avenue featuring a variety of comedic performances, with free snacks and a BYOB policy.
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Edge Of Insanity + Tin Pool Tour 2025
Live music event featuring performances by Edge Of Insanity and Tin Pool at The Railhead Saloon in Lawton.
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Lawton Wolverine 'Speed into Spring' Junior High Invitational
9:00 a.m. — Lawton Senior High School — Registration required — Experience a day of competitive track events featuring middle school athletes.
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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
3:30-8:30 AM | Lawton Speedway | Tickets available | Experience thrilling sprint car racing at this iconic speedway.
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Lawton Super Con 2025
11 PM — Comanche County Fairgrounds — Check website for registration details — A vibrant comic convention featuring anime programming and special guest appearances.
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Comedy Night at Comedy Avenue
An 18+ comedy show featuring free snacks and the opportunity to bring your own beverages at Comedy Avenue in Lawton.
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Open Mic Night
7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — Free entry — Enjoy a night of local talent hosted by Matt & Andrew at this entertaining open mic event.
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