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Kyle Weatherly and Dan Threlkeld interviewed Vincent Saylor and new Chamber President and CEO Matt Tranquill — who expressed readiness to lead — as they discussed the selection process and his priorities for the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce.

A July report shows that nationwide electricity prices have gone up faster than other costs, and in Oklahoma rates are expected to climb from 60 to 350 percent by 2035.

Many households have already seen higher bills as utilities add extra charges to cover rising expenses.

Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, was named a 2025 Legislative Champion by Mental Health America— a nonprofit that aids mental health— for his work as chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on Human Services and for writing House Bill 2012 that extended harm reduction programming.

On August 12, Kiowa Chairman Lawrence SpottedBird joined 7News to discuss the Elk Creek Kiowa Casino — he noted that the Tribe had achieved Self-Governance with the Department of the Interior and mentioned other topics during the segment.

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners approved a $100,000 settlement with former employee Kenny Curry after his firing in 2023, following a 2 to 1 vote on Aug.

4. The settlement will restore 140 sick hours and 320 vacation hours to Curry and be funded by the county’s insurance carrier paying $60,000, with Districts 1 and 2 covering $20,000 each—District 3 is exempt.

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.