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Friday, December 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Lawton's Holiday in the Park event, featuring lights, a skating rink, and festive activities, will be open until New Year's Day at Elmer Thomas Park.  ABC 7
  • The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team is collaborating with other police departments to conduct a sobriety checkpoint on December 27th to enhance holiday season road safety.  ABC 7

EDUCATION NEWS

  • In Oklahoma, legislative measures to incorporate religion into public schools, including allowing chaplains and religious instruction for credit, sparked debate and involvement from both local and national organizations.  ABC 7
  • The Turetii Haniaiku Foundation aims to enhance Numunu language development, cultural education, and academic standards for pre-K to fourth grade students at Comanche Academy Charter School.  The Lawton Constitution

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Oklahoma plans significant government changes in 2024, including tax cuts and the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school, amidst ongoing political developments.  ABC 7
  • Michael Merritt, winning over 60% of the vote, will be sworn in as Comanche County Sheriff.  ABC 7

HEALTH NEWS

  • Oklahoma is ranked as the fifth-worst state in the U.S. for midwife shortages, with only 74 certified midwives for nearly 4,000 births a month, highlighting a critical need for more professionals in the field.  ABC 7

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