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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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Belling the Cat: The New Era of Digital Watchdogs
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The rise of Bellingcat and independent journalism through the lens of the “Belling the Cat” fable. It details how Eliot Higgins used OSINT to hold power accountable, the risks of decentralized reporting, and how these digital tools empower local investigators to foster transparency.
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The Lawton Town Crier Formalizes Open Records Request for District 5 ‘Brady-Giglio’ List
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The Lawton Town Crier has submitted a formal Open Records Act request to the District 5 Attorney’s Office seeking the “Brady-Giglio” list. This record identifies law enforcement officers with documented credibility or misconduct issues. By requesting a mandatory Redaction Log, the Crier aims to document the legal basis for any withheld information, establishing a…
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National Spotlight on Lawton: The Sgt. Bixler Arrest & Our Formal Push for Transparency
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Following a viral report by LackLuster Media, the Lawton Town Crier has filed a formal Open Records Request regarding the March 31, 2026, arrest of Sgt. Bixler. Our investigation focuses on the training of the officers involved and the administrative guidance provided by the City Attorney’s office regarding constitutional rights.
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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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U.S. and Israel Strike Iran; Iran Launches Missiles at Regional Targets — What We Know So Far
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The U.S. and Israel launched a major operation targeting Iran early Saturday. Iran responded with missile attacks across the region, including against countries hosting U.S. forces. Here is a confirmed timeline of events and what remains unverified.
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City releases records related to Westwin termination under Open Records Act
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LAWTON, Okla. — (Dec. 30, 2025) — The City of Lawton has released a number of documents in response to an Oklahoma Open Records Act request filed by Lawton Town Crier seeking public records related to Westwin Elements and the termination of the large-scale commercial refinery component associated with the Westwin project.
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Watching the Skies: Lawton Town Crier Launches Live ADS-B Flight Tracker
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The Lawton Town Crier has added a new tool to our website: a live aircraft tracker that lets you see planes passing over Lawton and southwest Oklahoma in near real time. If you’ve ever heard a jet overhead, seen a blinking light crossing the night sky, or watched the Goodyear blimp drift by and…