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Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kiowa Tribe Head Start program partnered with Toys for Tots to provide free holiday gifts for children, enriching the community's holiday experience. ABC 7
- ➤ Woodland Hills Elementary students collected 165 toys for the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. ABC 7
- ➤ United Way partners with Lawton Public Library and other local organizations to offer a Parent Café in Lawton, Oklahoma, providing a space for parents to discuss mental health, food, and utility assistance. ABC 7
- ➤ The Lawton YMCA, in partnership with the OKC Thunder, has opened registration for its kids' basketball league designed for ages 3-12 to promote activity and fun, with registration open through January 6. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An arrest warrant has been issued for Navarre Martinez in Lawton, OK, charged with second degree arson for allegedly setting a house on fire for insurance benefits. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eisenhower Middle School was placed on lockdown due to an unidentified report, causing concern among parents, but was later lifted with students released on schedule. ABC 7
- ➤ A grant received from the Lawton Public School Foundation enables the refurbishment of MacArthur Middle School's greenhouse, enhancing the Farm-to-Table program. The Lawton Constitution
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OU Health adopts the 'ClearPoint' platform, enhancing precision in deep brain surgeries for conditions like Parkinson’s and epilepsy, becoming the first to use this technology. ABC 7
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