Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday at Lawton's Life Ready Center, 2nd Lt. Kyla Risenhoover from the Air Force Academy spoke with students about technology and career opportunities in the Air and Space Forces. The session highlighted skills (computer science, networking, and programming) needed for future defense roles. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Department of Transportation monitored road work on Southwest 11th Street (US-277/281) and New Hope Road (County Road 175 and Nebraska Avenue) in Geronimo Wednesday afternoon. The Lawton Constitution
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Xtreme Bulls returns to Lawton for a two-day rodeo event at Great Plains Coliseum on Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6 p.m. + the rodeo kicks off at 7 p.m. with PRCA riders competing and various ticket options available. ABC 7
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9th Annual Corvette Kickoff Classic
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM — Apache Casino Hotel — Check event page for costs — Experience an epic Corvette weekend filled with festivities.
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K-Pop Universe Tribute Show
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Comanche County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the only live K-Pop tribute show in the USA with dazzling performances and iconic hits.
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