-
Comanche County Jail Booking Photos Temporarily Unavailable Following System Issue
Booking photos associated with the Comanche County Detention Center were intermittently unavailable for several days in late March and early April. County officials attributed the issue to a system glitch, stating the system has since been restored. A review of records suggests a potential gap in photo availability during that…
-
Statewide Citation Coding Issue Prompts Review Across State
Lawton Town Crier investigated a statewide traffic citation coding issue after Elgin PD reported misclassified stop sign violations. Outreach to LPD, City Attorney, Municipal Court, DPS, and state agencies confirmed local review, state-level corrections, and seven improper license suspensions. Aside from LPD PIO, the City of Lawton did not respond.
-
As Lawton Unveils Draft One Lawton Plan, Residents Push Back on What “Future Land Use” Could Mean
LAWTON, OK — Lawton officials say the draft One Lawton Comprehensive Plan is a long-range guide for future land use and development decisions, not an immediate rezoning or property acquisition plan. But public reaction over the past week — both before and during a March 23 open house — shows…
-
Lawton City Council Waives Budget Policy as Water and Sewer Rate Increases Loom
LAWTON, OK — The Lawton City Council approved a waiver of portions of its own budget policy Tuesday night, while a separate discussion before the Lawton Water Authority signaled that City officials are weighing utility rate increases tied to long-running water and sewer infrastructure needs. The Council’s consent agenda passed…
-
Sunday Evening Crier — March 22, 2026
Lawton Comprehensive Plan (Draft) Breakdown Watch the full episode:👉 https://youtu.be/NjEGYOCbNjo Tonight’s Sunday Evening Crier focuses on the draft Lawton Comprehensive Plan (March 2026) — a document that will help guide growth, land use, and long-term development decisions across the city. In this episode, we walk through key sections of the…
-
City Hall Evacuated Following Reported Bomb Threat
LAWTON, OK — The City of Lawton reported a bomb threat at City Hall at approximately 2:36 p.m., prompting an immediate evacuation of the building.
-
Oklahoma lost one of its most recognizable native sons today.
Chuck Norris — born Carlos Ray Norris in Ryan, Oklahoma, on March 10, 1940 — has died at the age of 86, according to reports citing a family statement released Friday.
-
Lawton Releases Draft “One Lawton” Comprehensive Plan Through 2050
The City of Lawton has released the draft One Lawton Comprehensive Plan, a long-range planning document intended to guide the city’s growth and development through 2050.
Mailing Address:
Lawton Town Crier
501 SW 5th ST #1204
Lawton, OK 73502
Follow Us
Archives
Advertisement
