Lawton Local News – Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Daily Lawton

Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ A survey in the Tenth Federal Reserve District finds Oklahoma ranchland values jumped nearly 11% in Q1, reaching record highs as local ranchers saw rising cash rents amid a strong cattle market. Cropland values increased modestly, and farm loan interest rates declined slightly. Southwest Ledger

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill on Monday to make the school cell phone ban permanent, requiring districts to enforce a no-phone rule during school hours (allowing exceptions for emergencies) to boost academic outcomes. ABC 7

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Fort Sill Retiree Council supports local veterans and will host its annual golf scramble fundraiser on Friday, June 5 in Lawton. Rich Amadon (mayor of Medicine Park) discussed the council’s mission on a morning show. ABC 7

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