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When Yogurt Shops Were Lawton's Third Place
There was a moment—maybe five or six years ago—when self-serve frozen yogurt felt like it would never leave Lawton. Orange Leaf and Cherry Berry...
6/1/2026
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Lawton's Summer Survival Guide: Where to Escape the Scorching Heat
June in Lawton means one thing: the heat is on. And we ’ re not talking about the action in town—we ’ re talking about that brutal Oklahoma summer...
6/1/2026
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Wyoming Group's Oklahoma Cruise Giveaway Raises Legal Red Flags
A Wyoming-based organization just launched what could be the state ’ s most legally questionable political fundraising scheme in recent memory: a...
6/1/2026
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When an 8-Year-Old Vanishes: How Law Enforcement's Investigation Unraveled
On the evening of August 5, 2023, an intersection near Guymon became the site of a tragedy that would expose serious questions about how law...
5/31/2026
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Oklahoma Schools Going Phone-Free: What It Means for Students Right Now
The classroom distraction arms race just got a major reset in Oklahoma. Governor Kevin Stitt has signed legislation making the “ Bell to Bell, No...
5/29/2026
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Stitt Draws Line Between Protest Rights and Lawlessness as Newark ICE Tensions Escalate
When peaceful demonstration crosses into obstruction, you ’ ve lost the moral high ground—and Governor Kevin Stitt isn ’ t shy about saying so. The...
5/29/2026
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Multi-Agency Teamwork Brings Kidnapped Girl Home Safe in Atoka County
When the Texas U.S. Marshals Service put out the word that a non-custodial kidnapping suspect was headed toward the Bryan County area, Oklahoma law...
5/29/2026
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Lawton Police Rev Up Motorcycle Safety Course This June
If you ’ re a motorcycle rider in Lawton, the Lawton Police Department and Oklahoma Highway Safety Office just handed you a golden ticket—one that...
5/29/2026
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Justice Served: Lawton Murder Investigation Closes with Confession
When emergency responders arrived at 705 SW Washington on May 8, 2026, they discovered a body that would launch a three-week investigation into what...
5/29/2026
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Gas Prices Drop 17 Cents, But Your Wallet's Still $1.18 Behind
Memorial Day weekend is in the rearview mirror, and Texas drivers got a small gift at the pump—gas prices dipped 17 cents after the holiday. It ’ s...
5/29/2026
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Oklahoma's Big Reading Gamble: Can Teachers Pull Off a Year What Mississippi Took a Decade to Build?
Oklahoma just handed elementary school teachers an ambitious playbook and a tight deadline. The state legislature has modeled a sweeping literacy...
5/29/2026
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Oliver Takes a Bow: Lawton Theatre Caps Season with Classic
When a theatre season ends, it should end with a bang—and Lawton Community Theatre is making sure it does exactly that with Oliver. The beloved...
5/28/2026
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