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9:02 AM: The Blueprint of the Bridge
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On April 19, 1995, a ninety-minute window between a blast in Oklahoma City and a traffic stop in Noble County redefined the relationship between the citizen and the state. Today, at the exact moment of that 31st anniversary, we examine how the “Oklahoma Connection” is built on the transparency of our records and the…
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Lawton at a Crossroads: High-Tech Ambitions Meet National Spotlight
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As the Lawton City Council prepares to meet on April 14, 2026, the city finds itself in a challenging position. While the Council is set to vote on pioneering policies for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), the Lawton Police Department (LPD) is under a national spotlight for what appears to be…
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Comanche County Jail Booking Photos Temporarily Unavailable Following System Issue
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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 period, which is still…
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Statewide Citation Coding Issue Prompts Review Across State
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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.
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City Hall Evacuated Following Reported Bomb Threat
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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.
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Oklahoma State Superintendent Candidate Forum Set for Elgin
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The Comanche County Republican Party will host a candidate forum for the office of Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Elgin Public Schools Performing Arts Center.
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Be Our Guest: Kimberly Furrh, CPA Breaks Down Tax Season 2026
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Tax Season 2026 is here—and federal changes from July 2025 are already causing confusion in Southwest Oklahoma. In Part 1 of Be Our Guest, Lawton CPA Kimberly Furrh explains what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why pay stubs matter this year for overtime, tips, child tax credits, deadlines, and extensions.
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Ryan “RJ” Davis Found Safe
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Ryan “RJ” Davis, the missing boy from Chickasha, has been found alive, according to a statement provided to Lawton Town Crier by Chickasha Mayor Zachary Grayson.
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Daily Bell Ringer — Saturday, January 3, 2026 🎙️
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Here’s today’s quick, factual briefing for Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma: • Overnight Comanche County Detention Center bookings • Lawton case involving a machete incident (court records update) • Stephens County Christmas Day shooting update (forensic work with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) • Oklahoma election calendar changes under Senate Bill 652 (effective Jan.…
