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Lawton marks Indigenous Peoples Day with ceremony, celebration
LAWTON, Okla. — The city of Lawton marked Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 12, 2026, with a proclamation at city hall followed by a cedar ceremony at Cameron University. The celebration began at Lawton City Hall, where Comanche Nation members posted colors as part of the observance. Lawton’s mayor...
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Oklahoma House District 64 candidate hosts meet and greet with Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce
Republican candidate for Oklahoma House District 64, Louis Jackson, held a meet and greet with the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday afternoon.
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Oklahoma cleared homeless encampments. A year later, some people are back.
One year after Gov. Kevin Stitt launched Operation Safe, some homeless encampments that were cleared by state troopers are back. Dozens of people have taken shelter on state-owned property beneath a Tulsa underpass and tents and other temporary structures have popped up in wooded lots that were swept a year ago, according to local service providers. The Frontier visited some sites in Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa and saw evidence of people camping, including makeshift beds and personal belongings.
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City of Lawton previews inaugural ‘Lawton Discovery Day’
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) — The City of Lawton is giving kids a chance to get up close with fire trucks, police cars, and even the people who keep the city running. It’s all part of the first-ever Lawton Discovery Day on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1-4 p.m. at the Lawton Farmers Market.
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AUSA 2026: Defense industry on display
WASHINGTON (KSWO) - Some of the biggest names in the defense industry have gathered in Washington for the Association of the United States Army’s annual conference. Thousands of military leaders and defense industry representatives are attending this year’s AUSA conference. Among them are several companies with growing operations in Lawton-Fort Sill, including Leidos, ANPC and Skillquest AI. The companies are expanding their presence at the Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator, connecting Southwest Oklahoma to the Army’s modernization efforts.
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Historic WWII Planes And A Working Hangar Connect Frederick Football Fans To Aviation's Golden Era
Every home game at Frederick High School kicks off with a smaller WWII-style plane leading the football team onto the field. But this past Friday, the real WWII Airborne Demonstration Team, which is housed at a historic WWII hangar in Frederick, flew over Bomber Bowl before the game. It's part of a larger community commitment to preserving aviation history right there in town. On Saturday, Oct. 17, the team will greet visitors during its annual Open Hangar Day and give tours of the planes and the restored hangar.
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Altus’ April Adler – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital
For April Adler, teaching science has never been just about chemical equations, Earth systems or preparing students for the next test. It is about building relationships, encouraging curiosity and helping young people discover that they are capable of more than they may initially believe. Now in her 13th year teaching...
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Mike Mazzei visits Lawton for Coffee with the Candidate
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) — Republican nominee for Oklahoma Governor, Mike Mazzei, visited Lawton on Thursday for a Coffee with the Candidate event at FISTA Innovation Park. During his visit, Mazzei discussed his vision for Oklahoma. The governor hopeful seeks to eliminate the state’s income tax, increase jobs and abolish property taxes for seniors and veterans, reduce insurance rates and increase literacy.
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RISE project plan approved as Lawton residents raise neighborhood concerns
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Rise Project Plan Review Committee met at Lawton City Hall. Community members also held a meeting this week to discuss their concerns. Committee members raised questions about the push. Leaders say the area they’re targeting is older, and the housing there needs reinvestment. Some...
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Salvation Army receives $10,000 donation for utility assistance
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Salvation Army in Lawton is getting a financial boost to help families stay on top of their utility bills. PSO presented the organization with a $10,000 donation to support its utility assistance program. Salvation Army official Tracy Brinle says the money will go directly toward...
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Service After the Uniform: Former command sergeant major gives back through JROTC
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Steve Hall spent 22 years in the Army, protecting the skies and leading soldiers. He joined in 1997, following his brother into the service, and retired in 2019 as a command sergeant major in the air defense artillery. Military career and lessons learned. “So the military...
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Waurika breaks ground on new water treatment facility
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - City leaders and community members gathered Thursday for a groundbreaking ceremony on a new water treatment facility in Waurika. The project follows a summer of water issues for residents, including mandatory water restrictions in July and a major leak that prompted a town-wide shutoff in August.
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Portion of eastbound NW Cache Road closed for repairs
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has announced a portion of Northwest Cache Road has closed due to street repair. The eastbound lane of Northwest Cache Road from Northwest 38th Street to Northwest 34th Street is closed as crews repair panel sections of the road. The closure is...