Good morning, Lawton.

A survey by USA Today and Statista placed two Southwest Oklahoma vocational schools in the nation’s top 250, with Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton earning a five-star rating—ranked 38 while Caddo Kiowa Technology Center in Fort Cobb received a four-star rating ranked 127.

The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence (OFE) in Lawton has opened nominations for its annual Medal for Excellence awards to honor five educators for their passion and innovation in teaching.

The awardees will be celebrated at the 40th Annual Academic Awards Celebration in May, with nominations now being accepted.

Comanche County Commissioners plan to restore funding to four county departments as they work on planning for the new fiscal year—this move aims to ensure the departments receive essential resources.

Stop Soldier Suicide — a national non-profit that offers suicide prevention resources to active-duty service members and veterans — has asked Fort Sill to join the upcoming Never Walk Alone 30-mile Dog Walk Challenge.

Chevy Townsell is a 9-year-old wrestler from Lawton who has earned four state titles and world jiu-jitsu wins and is now competing for the national Youth Athlete of the Year title — his family asks local voters to cast a free vote each day as he prepares for upcoming tournaments.

Comedy Buzz

7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 Entry — Enjoy an evening of laughter with free snacks and BYOB for those 18 and over.

JBF Lawton All Season Children's Consignment Sale

5 PM-8 PM, 9 AM-8 PM, 9 AM-3 PM — Comanche County Fairgrounds — Cash and cards accepted — Save 50-90% on clothes and items for your growing family at this seasonal sale.

Comedy Night with Andrew Patterson and Casey Coleman

7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — Free entry — Watch comedians try out fresh material while enjoying free snacks and BYOB.

CAPM Certification Training in Lawton, OK

9 AM – 5 PM — Lawton Oklahoma — Early Bird pricing available — Comprehensive CAPM certification training with interactive classroom experience and extensive resources.

SMART Budgeting Workshop with Arvest Bank

3-4 p.m. — Lawton Public Library — Free entry — Learn to set and maintain a budget while exploring financial goals with Arvest Bank professionals.