Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
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🏘️ Community
On August 6th, 2025, anchor Skylar Teddington interviewed Loud City Underdogs Coach Dan Goodson during community conversations.
He explained that the organization will hold basketball and Back to School bash events—planned to raise funds for local needs—in the coming weeks.
Infant Crisis Services’ BabyMobile will stop at Great Plains Coliseum in Lawton today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide families with infants and toddlers from zero to three a one-week supply of formula, food and diapers.
💼 Business
Cindy Watkins, the company’s communications manager, gave a presentation to honor Lawton workers as Goodyear prepares for the 100th anniversary flight of its blimp, which will fly over Lawton this weekend — marking 100 years of service.
🏛️ Government
The Oklahoma Department of Labor recovered more than $1 million in unpaid wages from Fiscal Year 2024 after 801 claims were filed, with 414 workers receiving back wages and 66 awarded liquidated damages — a milestone in protecting workers' rights.
Attorney General Drummond joined 50 other attorneys general in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi asking the justice department to act against offshore gambling operated by foreign companies that hurt state economies and target vulnerable adults + youth.
🎉 Lawton Events
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Lawton Rangers Rodeo
7:30-9 p.m. — Lawton Rangers Rodeo — Admission varies — Experience thrilling rodeo events with top cowboys and cowgirls in Oklahoma's premier rodeo.
Winner's Circle Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 Entry — Enjoy a hilarious night as award-winning comics take the stage.
Peabo Bryson's Golden Touch Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Apache Casino Hotel — Tickets from $49 — Experience the legendary Peabo Bryson as he performs his timeless hits in an intimate setting.
Josh Abbott Band Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Comanche Nation Casino — Cost information not provided — Enjoy a night of Texas country music with the Josh Abbott Band, a prominent force in the genre.
Comedy Show at Comedy Avenue
7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with free snacks and BYOB for ages 18 and up.
Rooted in Ranch Oak Reunion 2025
6 PM – 9 PM — George M Lee Park — Cost not specified — Celebrate nostalgia and reconnect with the Ranch Oak community during this heartfelt reunion.
🏠 Lawton Real Estate
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