Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Inmates at the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center crafted patriotic Christmas gifts for veterans at the Norman Veterans Center, using retired American flags to show gratitude and respect.
The Soldiers Winning Souls for Christ Ministries provided $50 to random shoppers at a Walmart in Lawton, Oklahoma, as part of their holiday community outreach.
The Lawton Police Department collaborates with local high school students to decorate Christmas trees with ornaments of sentimental value, preserving past contributions.
🚨 Crime
Former Lawton bank executive John Baptist Padilla was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for bank fraud, admitting to stealing over a million dollars to fund his gambling habit and ordered to pay restitution.
🎓 Education
Cameron University awarded Francesca Morris and Christina Willoughby with the 2024 Pickaxe Awards for their outstanding contributions, including a $1,000 stipend and a commemorative award.
The Comanche Nation Language Department and 7000 Languages have launched a free online Comanche language course aimed at preservation and revitalization for future generations.
🏛️ Government
Rep. Gabe Woolley calls for Oklahoma legislation to have approval power over turnpike toll increases, aiming to enhance accountability and public involvement.
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced nearly $66 million in projects for expanding broadband service to over 2,000 rural Oklahoma customers, enhancing connectivity and economic opportunity statewide.
The Comanche County Sheriff's Office in Oklahoma is set to receive $300,000 funding from Attorney General Gentner Drummond's new state fund.
🏥 Health
Comanche County is utilizing a $300,000 grant from the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board to support a multicounty opioid task force and recovery programs.
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