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Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Duncan Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Stephens County Sheriff's Office, and Oklahoma Wildlife Department have invited local families to join the ninth annual Cops N Bobbers fishing event on June 7—organizers say the event will offer a fun day of fishing and outdoor activities.  The Lawton Constitution

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Master Builders will hold its annual barbecue ribs fundraiser tomorrow at VFW Post 1193 (located at 926 SW 2nd).  The Lawton Constitution

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The playground at Crosby Park Elementary School got a creative update—5th graders now play air traffic controllers as toy planes roll across the basketball court.  The Lawton Constitution

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • An annual inspection of the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport led officials to consider a project to remove rubber from the runway — the plan aims to help maintain safe landings for big aircraft.  The Lawton Constitution
  • The Joint Counter Small UAS University at Fort Sill is 3D printing target drones at its on-site lab to create more realistic training—this process cuts costs by 90-95% compared to commercial models.  ABC 7

HEALTH NEWS

  • In recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, local residents are encouraged to join walking groups to build healthy routines on trails near Lawton—groups like 'Walking with Susie' meet early to offer accountability and support. Participants are advised to bring sunscreen and water as temperatures rise.  ABC 7

EVENTS

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  • Andrew's 4-Year Comedy Anniversary Show

    7 PM — Comedy Avenue — $15 Entry — Celebrate four years of laughter with free snacks at this comedy milestone event.

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  • Badboys Saturday Night Fights

    18 exciting fights, food trucks, best Dj in town and beautiful ring girls!

    Sat, 6/14/25

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