Good morning, Lawton.

Summit Utilities Oklahoma announced today that it donated $25,000 in grants for 24 non-profits across Oklahoma—this effort supports stronger and healthier communities with recipients including groups like the local food bank.

State Sen. Bill Coleman convened an interim study for the Senate Public Safety Committee last week to examine ways to prevent domestic violence by proposing measures such as GPS tracking to monitor offenders and enforce protective orders + he said he will introduce a Protection from Domestic Abuse Act when the Legislature meets in February.

The Lawton Community Orchestra will perform chamber music in a concert hosted by the Cameron University Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts on Oct.

14 at McCutcheon Recital Hall + the event starts at 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma's unemployment rate held at 3.1% from May to August while the national rate was 4.3% in August.

The rate may rise when Paycom laid off 500 non-client-facing workers last Wednesday—actions taken due to automation—and Starbucks plans to close 444 stores in North America, which includes 7 in Oklahoma.

After Superintendent Kevin Hime submitted his resignation Tuesday, Lawton Public Schools began the search for a new leader — the district will next review applications to fill the position.

Freedom Elementary celebrated its 10-year anniversary recently in its gym, where dignitaries, parents, and students honored a 16-year journey of growth—reflecting the school's progress in Lawton.

During the government shutdown, civilian employees at Oklahoma military installations were furloughed as they could not work while military operations continued without interruption.

Officials said that service members and excepted employees kept training and essential services open—ensuring defense, health care and food services remain available until funding is restored.

Oklahoma lawmakers met last Thursday to study a program that allows gun owners to store their firearms off-site—this could lower the risk of suicide.

Experts presented research and examined liability concerns for gun dealers who may offer the storage service.

On Oct 7, Kiowa Chairman Lawrence SpottedBird joined anchors Tarra Jones + Dave Hunter in a 'Kiowa Happenings' segment to explain how the federal shutdown is affecting the tribe and preview the upcoming Tribal Chairman’s Challenge Golf Tournament Fundraiser.

Lawton's 580 RollerGirls are set to return to the track with the Smash and Bash event—featuring a spooky twist—to mark their comeback.

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