Oklahoma

environment

Rural communities responses to wildlife infiltration: a reflection of small town resources and community effort

When it comes to wildlife rehabilitation, some communities are fortunate enough to have nearby rescues and rehabbers that are willing to step in and help. Other cities have to get more creative and use what (or who) is available in town.

By Reanna Gonzalez · Nov 21, 2025

Photojournalism

The first ever Jordan’s Way Bowl raises over $100,000 for animal shelters

By Reanna Gonzalez · Nov 16, 2025

elections

Lawton Ward 4 runoff candidate preview: George Gill & Tiffiney Dimery

Registered voters in Lawton's Ward 4 will take to the polls for a second time on November 18 to make their final decision on who will be representing their area.

By Seth Marsicano · Nov 16, 2025

Government Accountability

Lawton to charge store owners for retrieval of stolen property after ordinance amendment

Some local stores are skeptical of the city's approach after hearing the council's decision to hit owners with fees for abandoned shopping carts in order to retrieve their property.

By Seth Marsicano · Nov 14, 2025

environment

Residents claim City of Lawton’s campground upgrades downgrade local environment

For residents living near Collier’s Landing, the city’s recent improvements seem to have caused a disruption in the very natural area they were trying to fix up.

By Reanna Gonzalez · Nov 7, 2025

Criminal Justice

Community hopes for more than a name change as ODOC gives insight on private prison takeover

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) held a tour of the Red Rock Correctional Center, formerly known as the Lawton Correctional Facility, allowing people to get a glimpse of how they’ve been managing the takeover of the state’s last privately operated prison

By Seth Marsicano · Oct 28, 2025

Light Roast

Kris Rotonda’s Wichita County kennel sit-in fills seats for furry friends

Rotonda said he isn’t too bothered by the few days he spends in the kennel because he feels it’s nothing compared to the dogs who’ve been in the shelter for sometimes up to 100 days, like Rosie.

By Reanna Gonzalez · Oct 22, 2025

political

‘No Kings’ protests across Texoma pose questions and create community

While many speakers spoke about the value of finding events and places where like-minded people could join forces for support, others focused on how to make a direct impact on the local community to demonstrate voice.

By Seth Marsicano, Reanna Gonzalez · Oct 21, 2025