Oklahoma school and military delay instructions update
Lawton Public Schools and multiple districts announce delays or early openings with one hour delays for Fletcher and Snyder, 9am opens for others, and Fort Sill IMCOM personnel to report by 8am. TRADOC 8:30am, all others per supervisor, mission essential staff report as required.
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Lawton
Bishop
Central
Flower Mound
Great Plains Technology Center
Marlow
Platt College
Rush Springs
Apache-Boone
Fletcher Schools
Snyder
Fort Sill
IMCOM
Nancy Elliott
Tradoc
Duncan Man Killed in Wednesday Road Crash
A Duncan man died in a Wednesday crash on an icy road. Police reported a single vehicle collision with fatal injuries and investigators are reviewing weather conditions and scene details as the investigation continues.
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Duncan
National Get Organized Month Declared in January
Clutterbusters promote organizing as a popular New Year goal. January is officially National Get Organized Month, encouraging individuals and families to declutter, streamline routines, and adopt practical storage and planning methods across households.
Cameron Angies Open Lone Star North atSE Oklahoma
Cameron University Lady Angies begin Lone Star Conference North play against Southeastern Oklahoma State in a league opener. The contest sets tone for both teams as they seek early division impact and conference positioning.
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Cameron University
Lady Angies
Southeastern Oklahoma State
Lawton City Council Backs April Sales Tax Referendum
The Lawton City Council advances a sales tax question to voters asking for approval in April. The plan targets funding for city services and infrastructure, with officials citing projected benefits and fiscal needs.
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Lawton
Winter Storm Watch Misses Oklahoma Amid Freezing Roads
Cloud cover kept temperatures below freezing across the state with refrozen ice creating slick streets and children finding makeshift skating rinks. Meteorologists warn of a winter storm bringing up to 8 inches of snow and sleet by late Friday, targeting Southwest Oklahoma, with snow expected statewide into Saturday night and ending early Sunday.
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Ray Sonday
National Weather Service
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Norman
Texas
Lawton Public Schools closure due to icy roads
Lawton Public Schools canceled classes again amid ice making streets impassable. Superintendent Barry Beauchamp cited unsafe bus stops, wheelchair transport difficulties for special needs students, and a staff shortage risk delaying or cancelling essential operations, despite some neighborhoods clearing.
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Lawton Public
Barry Beauchamp
Beauchamp
Lawton helpers clear ice as next storm looms
Terry Clark of Evans & Associates aids Lawton residents by scraping ice from parking lots with a John Deere backhoe. Frigid temps and slick mud have forced contractors into extra work while a new storm could drop four to eight inches of snow, prompting shoppers like Clarence Thomas to stock up in anticipation.
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Randy Stotler
Country Mart
SE Lee
Adam Carney
Carney
Evans and Associates
Ponca City
Oklahoma
Terry Clark
Lawton
Clark
Evans & Associates
John Deere
Clarence Thomas
Thomas
East Side
Central High
Household pets need a dry place in icy weather
Local veterinarians emphasize shelter from wind and moisture for dogs during freezing weather. Short haired dogs are more exposed, but all should have daily checks, unfrozen water, and a dry doghouse or dry shelter to stay healthy despite the cold.
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Don Beavers
Beavers
Chattanooga
Sarah Kirkpatrick
Southwest Veterinarian Clinic
Elgin
Indian Hospital expands with 36770 square foot addition
The Lawton Indian Hospital opens a 36770 square foot expansion as the first phase of a five part plan to upgrade care for 22000 American Indians in the Lawton area. Capt Richard Turner led the dedication and officials cited growing local demand.
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Lawton Indian Hospital
Service For
Clity
Capt
Richard Turner
Oklahoma City Area
Office of Indian Health Services
IHS
Lawton
John Daugherty Jr
Jeff Dixons
Weather brief: slight thaw with cool temperatures
A slight thaw brings today’s high near 38 degrees and tonight’s low around 26. The forecast notes continued cool conditions with gradual warming in the days ahead.
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