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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ City of Lawton officials said credible threats led to the cancellation of the June 14 U.S. Army Birthday Parade — law enforcement is still investigating the incident. The Lawton Constitution
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Legislature’s 2025 session laid the groundwork for more economic development—local lawmakers said the new measures will bring fresh business opportunities to Lawton. The Lawton Constitution
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lawton Public Library is holding an outdoor rocket class for children ages 6 to 14 as part of its STEM series; the event will run today from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.—students will design and launch several types of rockets. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Southwestern Oklahoma Development Authority received a $30,000 grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation to start a Mileage Reimbursement Pilot project aimed at reducing missed healthcare visits + supporting wellness in rural areas. Officials plan to use the funds to address transportation barriers in several counties + improve access to care. ABC 7
- ➤ Choctaw Nation opened its one-of-a-kind Emerging Aviation Technology Center on Tuesday afternoon in Daisy on the 44,000-acre Choctaw Ranch — an 8,000-square-foot facility where a team is testing drones and electric aircraft to deliver life-saving supplies to rural areas. ABC 7
- ➤ The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is hosting its annual youth camp at Camp Goddard on Arbuckle Lake for 32 selected kids to learn about wildlife conservation careers. It offers hands-on training in wildlife law enforcement+ fishing, archery, and other conservation activities. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Mobile Wellness Unit will be at the Comanche County Health Department to conduct sports physicals for patients from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—they will pause for a 30-minute lunch break at noon and welcome walk-ins. ABC 7
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lawton's first indoor sports complex for youth is moving forward and may break ground in 2026+ city officials continue the design process to build a facility that supports local sports programs. The Lawton Constitution
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3rd annual set free praise dance conference
This community event is to encourage and empower our youth and young adults to use their gift of dance to build their relationship with God and draw others to Him. We are also bridging the generational gap with our youth to mentor and share life experiences to help them become servant leaders. Friday night will be a night of praise and worship, with instruction on the importance of covering as ministers and how colors have important meaning. Saturday will be all-day workshops including dance technique, mime, and lyrical dance. Each dancer will have two dance workshops based on their training and experience.
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3rd annual set free praise dance conference
This community event is to encourage and empower our youth and young adults to use their gift of dance to build their relationship with God and draw others to Him. We are also bridging the generational gap with our youth to mentor and share life experiences to help them become servant leaders. Friday night will be a night of praise and worship, with instruction on the importance of covering as ministers and how colors have important meaning. Saturday will be all-day workshops including dance technique, mime, and lyrical dance. Each dancer will have two dance workshops based on their training and experience.
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