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09/24/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Comanche County Excise Board rejects Commissioner John’s proposed county budget

LAWTON – The Comanche County budget that Commissioner Ryan John proposed was rejected by the Excise Board after a blistering critique from long-time C

08/26/2025

Multiple accidents Tuesday on H.E.B. Turnpike

By Mike W. RaySouthwest Ledger

08/26/2025

Lawton officials await report from Westwin (Updated)

LAWTON – As the 90-day deadline for Westwin Elements to submit a feasibility study to city officials nears, rumors surfaced that the company plans to relocate to Georgia. “We should be hearing from them in the next two weeks,” Brad Cooksey, president of the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Developmen...

07/17/2025

Distinguished businessman Bob Funk Sr. dies at 85

YUKON – A funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Monday, July 28, at Crossings Community Church for Oklahoma businessman Robert “Bob” A. Funk Sr.

06/05/2025

Chickasha industrial park development could generate $3.5B investment, 3,000 jobs

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05/31/2025

Breaking News: Lawton TV station floods city officials with myriad ‘open records’ requests

LAWTON – A seemingly routine question about public records led to the disclosure recently that multiple ‘Open Records’ requestswere submitted by individuals associated with KSWO-TV seekingema

02/03/2025

Breaking News: Commissioner Powers unloads on Commissioner John

LAWTON – Comanche County Commission Chairman Josh Powers unloaded a broadside Monday morning against fellow Commissioner Ryan John for rehiring a former county employee who has a lawsuit pend

10/23/2024

Legislative interim study assesses Oklahoma’s healthcare challenges.

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – “A strong healthcare system is the backbone of a healthy economy,” Rep. Daniel Pae (R-Lawton) said last week before the House Public Health Committee during a legislative interim study he requested, along with Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval (D-Oklahoma City), on...

10/20/2024

Breaking News: Fraud eyed in closure of Lindsay bank; assets sold to Duncan bank

The First National Bank of Lindsay was closed Oct. 18, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was named receiver, and the bank’s insured deposits were transferred to First Bank & Trust Co.

10/13/2024

Lawton Fire Dept. deploys team to Florida for hurricane recovery

From staff reports The Lawton Fire Department deployed its Swift Water Rescue Team to Orlando, Florida, in preparation for Hurricane Milton. A team of seven, comprised of six rescue technicians and one battalion chief, departed Lawton at 5 a.m.

09/13/2024

Aquatic center groundbreaking ceremony set for Sept. 17

From staff reports

09/13/2024

Lawton council agrees to interest rate reset on $40M loan

LAWTON – The City Council agreed to a future adjustment of the interest rate on a multimillion-dollar loan previously authorized for various public improvement projects, including the new aqu

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