Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lady, a nearly 4-year-old retriever mix good with kids and trained in basic commands, is featured on Furry Friend Friday in Lawton, highlighting the city's animal welfare efforts. ABC 7
- ➤ The Pedestrian Bridge at I-44 and Gore in Lawton, Oklahoma, will be installed over the interstate, prompting temporary road closures and traffic management adjustments. ABC 7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Eisenhower football player Kobe Devot was seriously injured in a crash, leading to a fundraising effort by the EHS Football Booster Club selling t-shirts. ABC 7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rush Fire in Lawton, Oklahoma, has burned 12,488 acres and is 76% contained, with 215 personnel and various equipment deployed for firefighting efforts. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Comanche County, Oklahoma, sees a significant increase in early voters with nearly 5,000 ballots cast, surpassing the 2020 numbers. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, Okla., has doubled its Urgent Recovery Clinic capacity to better serve individuals facing mental health crises. ABC 7
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Crowd Work Comedy Show
Experience an evening of interactive stand-up comedy at Comedy Avenue, where laughter is at the heart of crowd work performances.
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Kevin Eudy: Social Media Cop Star Live
Experience an evening with Kevin Eudy, a small-town police officer whose humor and family stories earned him fame on TikTok.
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Give Me a Topic Comedy Show
Experience a night of laughter and interactive comedy where audience members anonymously suggest topics for the performers to riff on.
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Clint Black Live in Concert
Experience an unforgettable evening with country music star Clint Black at the Apache Casino Hotel in Lawton, OK.
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AUSA Fires Chapter's 13th Annual Care Provider's Banquet
Celebrate and honor the vital contributions of veteran organizations in the Lawton/Ft. Sill community during an evening filled with gratitude and appreciation.
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Believe: A New Holiday Performance Inspired by the Polar Express
Experience a captivating Christmas dance performance by over 200 young dancers from Southstar Dance Academy, bringing a fresh twist to the classic Polar Express story.
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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest at Lawton Community Theatre
Experience the captivating performance of 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' live at the Lawton Community Theatre.
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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Performance in Lawton
Experience the intense drama of 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' live at the Lawton Community Theatre, showcasing powerful performances and a captivating storyline.
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Josh Firestine Live Comedy Show
Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Josh Firestine at Comedy Avenue, featuring a BYOB policy and a chance to enjoy great performances in a cozy setting.
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