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t’s a crazy feeling to see how quickly civilization devolves when people are tasked with remembering the rules to maneuvering a four-way stop.
LAWTON, OK — It’s a crazy feeling to see how quickly civilization devolves when people are tasked with remembering the rules to maneuvering a four-way stop.
A Lawton landmark restaurant is closed for an unforeseen amount of time after a Tuesday night fire caused extensive damage.
LAWTON, OK — A Lawton landmark restaurant is closed for an unforeseen amount of time after a Tuesday night fire caused extensive damage.
LAWTON, OK — Adapt and wait were the key words Wednesday as Lawton businesses and residents dealt with a massive power outage.
Adapt and wait were the key words Wednesday as Lawton businesses and residents dealt with a massive power outage that struck east Lawton and areas of downtown/south central Lawton.
DUNCAN — A Fort Sill Soldier died inside a Duncan shooting range Tuesday night, according to the Duncan Police Department.
DUNCAN — A Fort Sill Soldier died inside a Duncan shooting range Tuesday night, according to the Duncan Police Department.
LAWTON, OK — Service isn’t expected to be restored until today for residents in east, downtown and south central Lawton who were affected by a PSO substation fire.
LAWTON, OK — Service isn’t expected to be restored until today for residents in east, downtown and south central Lawton who were affected by a Public Service Company of Oklahoma
A Cyril man jailed for a wreck following a fatal police pursuit attempted su***de over the weekend.
ANADARKO, OK — A Cyril man jailed for a wreck following a fatal police pursuit attempted su***de over the weekend.
Large parts of Lawton remained dark on Wednesday afternoon and officials said that they may stay that way into Thursday after an electrical substation fire sparked widespread power outages.
Large parts of Lawton remained dark on Wednesday afternoon and officials said that they may remain that way into Thursday after an electrical substation fire sparked widespread power outages.
A pair of MacArthur Middle Schoolers are making it their mission to get water bottles into the hands of as many Lawton Public Schools students as possible.
LAWTON, OK — A pair of MacArthur Middle Schoolers are making it their mission to get water bottles into the hands of as many Lawton Public Schools students as possible.
For anyone trying to reach us, The Lawton Constitution is without electricity and there's no estimate yet of when it will be restored. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Power outage shuts down east Lawton
By Kim McConnell
A fire in PSO’s eastside power station is the apparent cause of a massive power outage that left east Lawton and towns in eastern Comanche County without power early Wednesday.
Tim Hushbeck, spokesman for PSO, said early Wednesday that while the cause was still under investigation, the fire appears to have started from a lightning strike from a storm that hit the area sometime around 4 a.m.
While there were scattered small outages in west Lawton, the brunt of the problem could be seen in east Lawton and as far west as downtown and as far south as Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport and the surrounding area. In the heaviest affected area, almost 8,500 customers lost power about 5 a.m. Elgin, Fletcher, Apache, Cement and the Lake Ellsworth area also lost power about 6:17 a.m., adding another 8,400 customers.
“At this point, I don’t have an ETR (estimated time of restoration),” Hushbeck said about 7:30 a.m., saying the priority is securing the power station, then switching customers to other power sources. “We have to get it safe first.”
Lawton Public Schools switched its students to a virtual day today, citing power outages across the city. Flower Mound, Bishop, Elgin and Fletcher announced they would cancel school.
City Transit Trust members have approved a contract with Wendel WD Architecture, allowing design work to begin for Lawton's first indoor mass transit transfer center.
LAWTON, OK — City Transit Trust members have approved a contract with Wendel WD Architecture, allowing design work to begin for Lawton's first indoor mass transit transfer center.
Pamela Mindemann leads summer travel excursions for high school students of Southwest Oklahoma to give those teens a wider view of the world.
APACHE, OK — Pamela Mindemann leads summer travel excursions for high school students of Southwest Oklahoma to give those teens a wider view of the world.
Lawton economic development entities have slated a town hall meeting Oct. 11 with Westwin Elements.
LAWTON, OK — Lawton economic development entities have slated a town hall meeting Oct. 11 with Westwin Elements.
A state transportation study is examining whether Oklahoma drivers should be taxed per mile instead of at the gas pump.
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state transportation study is examining whether Oklahoma drivers should be taxed per mile instead of at the gas pump.
Over 75,000 votes have been case for the best businesses in SW Oklahoma. Voting ends tomorrow, Sept. 19, so you have a few more hours left. You can vote once per category, per day.
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The chairman of the Lawton Youth Sports Trust Authority is hoping to have word by October about plans to use school trust land for an indoor youth sports complex.
LAWTON, OK — The chairman of the Lawton Youth Sports Trust Authority is hoping to have word by October about plans to use school trust land for an indoor youth
When John Velas was shot and killed during his morning walk on Labor Day, a chain of shock and suffering began for his sister.
LAWTON, OK — When John Velas was shot and killed during his morning walk on Labor Day, a chain of shock and suffering began for his sister.She still only beginning
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Eisenhower and Lawton High both made big plays on offense and defense, however, when the final whistle blew it was the Eagles’ superior special teams that fueled a wild 41-33 win.
Eisenhower and Lawton High both made big plays on offense and defense, however, when the final whistle blew it was the Eagles’ superior special teams that fueled a wild 41-33
LAWTON, OK — The Lawton Public School Foundation kicked off another fundraising year with its annual community breakfast, raising nearly $30,000 for Lawton Public Schools students and teachers.
LAWTON, OK — The Lawton Public School Foundation kicked off another fundraising year with its annual community breakfast, raising nearly $30,000 for Lawton Public Schools students and teachers.
U.S. House Republicans sidetracked debate on the massive Defense spending bill at the last minute on Wednesday, removing it from the daily schedule just as the chamber gaveled into session.
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans sidetracked debate on the massive Defense spending bill at the last minute on Wednesday, removing it from the daily schedule just as the chamber gaveled
Plans are continuing to find a new operator for Lake Lawtonka's largest recreation area.
LAWTON, OK — Plans are continuing to find a new operator for Lake Lawtonka's largest recreation area.
LAWTON, OK — This week's schedule isn't as big as normal with four city-area teams having open dates, however, those games on the schedule include some marquee matchups.
This week's schedule isn't as big as normal with four city-area teams having open dates, however, those games on the schedule include some marquee matchups.
CARNEGIE, OK — A former Kiowa tribal legislator pleaded guilty Wednesday to a count of forging names to his election nomination petition.
CARNEGIE, OK — A former Kiowa tribal legislator pleaded guilty Wednesday to a count of forging names to his election nomination petition.
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ANADARKO, OK — Missing money discovered during a routine internal audit for the Town of Apache has led to misdemeanor charges of embezzlement by a now suspended town employee.
ANADARKO, OK — Missing money discovered during a routine internal audit for the Town of Apache has led to misdemeanor charges of embezzlement by a now suspended town employee.
ANADARKO, OK — A Chickasha man is accused of jumping out of the driver’s seat during a fatal police pursuit that left his passenger pinned alive for a short time.
ANADARKO, OK — A Chickasha man is accused of jumping out of the driver’s seat during a fatal police pursuit that left his passenger pinned alive for a short time
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WASHINGTON — One key member of the Oklahoma delegation was missing when Congress returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — One key member of the Oklahoma delegation was missing when Congress returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
Lawton will be extending its Ad Valorem Streets Improvement Program by 10 years and another $60 million.
LAWTON, OK — Lawton will be extending its Ad Valorem Streets Improvement Program by 10 years and another $60 million.
City of Lawton officials are ready to move into the design phase of their new indoor mass transit center.
LAWTON, OK — City of Lawton officials are ready to move into the design phase of their new indoor mass transit center.
City of Lawton staff will analyze a proposal from a local businessman who wants to operate the School House Slough concession area, if the City Council agrees today.
LAWTON, OK — City of Lawton staff will be analyzing a proposal from a local businessman who wants to operate the School House Slough concession area, if the City Council
The polls open at 7 a.m. today in precincts across Lawton to allow residents to decide whether the City of Lawton will extend its Ad Valorem Streets Improvements Program for another 10 years.
LAWTON, OK — The polls open at 7 a.m. today in precincts across Lawton to allow residents to decide whether the City of Lawton will extend its Ad Valorem Streets
LAWTON, OK — Comanche County Commissioners have indicated they will adjust the county’s Estimate of Needs to identify funding for the District Attorney’s Office.
Comanche County Commissioners have indicated they will adjust the county’s Estimate of Needs to identify funding for the District Attorney’s Office.
LAWTON, OK — On Thursday, the music stopped for a short while in Southwest Oklahoma with word of the passing of Lawton legend Phil Sampson.
LAWTON, OK — On Thursday, the music stopped for a short while in Southwest Oklahoma with word of the passing of a Lawton legend.But the last thing Phil Sampson would
LAWTON, OK — The technical team with Westwin Elements has answered questions about the processes that will be used at its pilot plant in southwest Lawton.
The technical team with Westwin Elements has answered questions about the processes that will be used at its pilot plant in southwest Lawton to turn ore into refined nickel and
LAWTON, OK — Sometimes there isn’t a need for halftime adjustments in football; sometimes it just comes down to better ex*****on.
Sometimes there isn’t a need for halftime adjustments in football; sometimes it just comes down to better ex*****on.
LAWTON, OK — See our video of Friday night's Mac vs. Lawton High.
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LAWTON, OK — There were some impressive outings for Lawton-area teams Friday including a big road win for Eisenhower and an impressive Battle of the Wichitas victory for Elgin.
There were some impressive outings for Lawton-area teams Friday including a big road win for Eisenhower and an impressive Battle of the Wichitas victory for Elgin.
LAWTON, OK — Lawton voters will be deciding Tuesday whether they want to extend the existing Ad Valorem Streets Improvement Program for another 10 years.
LAWTON,OK — Lawton voters will be deciding Tuesday whether they want to extend the existing Ad Valorem Streets Improvement Program for another 10 years. And, residents in south and west
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What do you want from me? It's too hot for a description. It's Scott. He's sitting on the steps talking to you about tomorrow's headlines. There are some puns in there somewhere. He talks about coffee and gets overly excited over a mundane thing, possibly two. There are no cameos in this one, but there is a farewell. A farewell from me, your dutiful editor and social media correspondent, signing off to head for warmer waters. I'll see you around. So long, and thanks for all the fish.
It's time for another Sunday preamble with everyone's favorite stoop kid and our German-born intern who is, perhaps, too patriotic.
After some technical difficulties today, Scott is back with a slightly off-kilter Preamble for you today!
Heavy thunderstorms rolled into Lawton on Wednesday morning bringing with them wind, rain, and plenty of thunder. Our reporter captured this video of a significant thunder clap while out documenting the storm.
In this week's news: Cows. Friendly? Or the silent judges in the trial of mankind? We have not included sports in this week's preamble because sports are a construct. An illusion. Something created to make us believe in teamwork, rawhide, and someone called "Tom" Brady. If our sports editor reads this perhaps he can explain it better. Send him a postcard by writing your deepest fears on the back of a polaroid of your favorite sports person and dropping it into the nearest hollow tree. He will find it. In terms of stocks, we have none. This weekend's puzzle is missing at least three edge pieces and we've lost the lid so we are trying to assemble it from memory. If you find those missing pieces under the couch could you let us know? If you are a Taurus, your horoscope for Sunday is as follows: "No matter the challenge you face, you can not solve it without assistance from a genius boy detective and his plucky sidekick." Anyway, here's the Preamble.
Today's Sunday Preamble is brought to you by "those weird character-shaped popsicles they sell out of Ice Cream Trucks." Those weird character-shaped popsicles they sell out of Ice Cream Trucks, disappointing children since 1983. Sunday's forecast probably calls for sun. Honestly, I could take it or leave it. Some rain would be nice, but let's not cross our fingers. Lately there have been clouds, perhaps there will be more today. Someone somewhere will probably experience wind. It could be you. One can dream. This week's riddle: What can talk, but can't hear. Has legs but no feet — and is standing right behind you. No, seriously, it's right there. What is that thing? Does anyone know a good entomologist we can call? I think it's hungry. Enjoy The Preamble.
Scott had to lose the leather jacket. I don't care if "Joey Ramone" did it, we can't have him dying of heat stroke before this week's preamble.
Scott rains is back with another scoop from the stoop on this weekend's preamble to the Sunday's edition.
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