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Food truck championship returns to downtown Chickasha
CHICKASHA, Okla. — The Oklahoma Food Truck Championship returned to downtown Chickasha. The event offered more than 30 food trucks with offerings from pizza to tacos to barbecue. Those looking to satisfy a sweet tooth could find cotton candy, ice cream and more. The competition featured thousands of dollars...
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City of Duncan makes policy changes after employee gets charged with embezzlement
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Duncan is making some policy changes after a former City employee was charged with embezzlement. Jennifer Huck was arrested after she allegedly changed the name on her personal utilities account and added multiple payment extensions, reportedly accruing a more than $10,000 bill in the process.
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Lawton Citizens Academy participants tour wastewater treatment facility during 10th week of community program
Lawton, OK – Lawton Citizens Academy participants recently visited the City of Lawton’s wastewater treatment facility as part of the 10th week of the community education program. During the visit, participants learned how wastewater is treated and how the city works to protect local waterways through its treatment...
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Service After the Uniform: Vietnam Veteran continues to honor flag post-retirement
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Alan Ross joined the Army in December of 1968. With the draft looming, he decided to enlist in order to have more say in his future. “And I knew if I bailed out of OSU I was going to get drafted, so I went and I talked to the recruiter. Knowing full well I was probably going to Vietnam, because everybody went about that time” Ross said.
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City of Lawton showcases its public services with Lawton Discovery Day
LAWTON (KFDX/KJTL) — The City of Lawton partners with the Lawton Farmers Market to showcase the people and services that keep the city running. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The inaugural Lawton...
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9th annual Oklahoma Food Truck Championship to kick off in Chickasha
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Dozens of food trucks will be battling it out on Oct. 3 in Chickasha to become this year’s Food Truck Champion. It all kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on Chickasha Avenue by the iconic Leg Lamp, with judges announcing this year’s winner at 5:00 p.m.
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Ep. 8- Chisholm Trail Arts Council & OKC Philharmonic
This week I bring you a 2-part episode featuring information on the upcoming 26-27 CTAC Live Concert Series. Listen now to hear from both of my special guests. I sat down with Chisholm Trail Arts Council Executive Director, Darcy Reeves to discuss the upcoming concert series that kicks off Oct. 8th in Duncan. The line-up is below for all concerts in this series along with ticket information.
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Downtown overlay project begins today
Body DUNCAN – Beginning today, the city-approved contractor Overland Corp. will begin an overlay project in downtown Duncan that will resurface Willow and Walnut avenues between Seventh and 10th streets, and 10th Street from Main Street to Bois D’Arc Avenue. All work is anticipated to be completed by Oct. 31, weather permitting. Residence access remains available for the duration of the project, city officials said Monday in a news release. “City of Duncan appreciates your patience and requests that drivers use caution in this area, watch for workers and observe all detour and warning signs,” they said. For additional information, contact the public works department at (580) 252-0250 during regular business hours. Those hours are from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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On The Missouri Border Is Oklahoma's Gem For Casino Fun With A Huge Gaming Floor, Tasty Bites, And Comfy Stays
The state of Oklahoma has no shortage of appeal for visitors: from its rich Native American heritage to its art, music, and food scenes, the Sooner State is so much more than just tornadoes and oil fields. The next time you're looking for a unique, dynamic getaway, consider hitting up Indigo Sky Casino. This attraction, which bills itself as "one of the premier Oklahoma casinos," claims to bring "the excitement of Las Vegas right to your doorstep," offering "an unforgettable gaming adventure in the heart of the Midwest." Big words, but it's hard to disagree when you'll find amenity-rich accommodation options, delicious food, and, of course, an enormous casino floor packed with activities.
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Inaugural ‘Lawton Discovery Day’ to showcase city operations, community services
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) — The City of Lawton has announced it will host the inaugural Lawton Discovery Day at the Lawton Farmers Market on Oct. 14 from 1-4 p.m. The event will feature short, interactive activities that let children learn more about city operations. Fire engines, police vehicles, ambulances, a LATS bus, solid waste equipment, the Lawton Animal Welfare adoption trailer and more will be featured.
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New director named to lead Comanche County-Lawton Emergency Management
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) — A new director has been appointed to lead the Comanche County-Lawton Emergency Management office. Emergency management specialist Thad Hulbert will fill the position effective Oct. 9, following Clint Langford’s resignation. Langford has served as director since 2021 and has spent over three decades in...
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City of Walters offers sandbags for potential heavy rainfall, flooding
WALTERS, Okla. (KFDX/KJTL) — The city of Walters will make sand and sandbags available to residents as heavy rainfall and flooding may occur this week. The city of Walters has sandbags available for anyone in the community who needs them. The sandbags will be located at the City Barn,...
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Financing approved for new ‘crash truck’
Body A lease-purchase agreement for acquisition of a new “crash truck” for Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport was approved by the Lawton City Council. The city intends to buy a new Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) truck – an Oshkosh Striker-3000 6x6 roof turret – from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group of Houston, Texas. The purchase won’t be consummated until the financing is fully executed. The city received four bids on the vehicle financing, and Tuesday night the council chose Liberty National Bank of Lawton’s proposal: 4.4% interest on a five-year term. The highest bid was 5.8919%. The total estimated lease payment will be $1,952,098, which includes the $1,729,803 sticker price for the truck and an estimated $222,295 in interest during the five-year period. The expense will be paid from capital improvement sales tax dollars, city records indicate.