City Hit By New Flood As Storm Desends On Region
Rainfall from a west to east storm caused flash flooding across Lawton and surrounding counties. Officials warned of continued showers and rising creek levels, with lanes blocked, barricades set, and several neighborhoods experiencing high water. Dam and lake levels were managed as authorities expected more runoff this afternoon.
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Lawton
Wolf Creek
38Th and
Lee
Lincoln
51St
Liberty
Meadowbrook
Woodland Hills School
Ferris
Rogers Lane
38Th Street
Almor West
Woodland Hills
Fort Sill Boulevard
Fort Sill
Gate 3
Sixth Street
25Th
Gore
23Rd
24Th Streets
H Avenue
35Th Street
Gore Boulevard
City Hall
Police Aid Flood Victims As Water Mounts Here
Lawton residents faced rising floodwaters as Wolf Creek and area creeks overflowed into residential zones along Gore Avenue and Cache Road. Police evacuated three people and monitored stalled cars while Fire Department reported no major emergencies. County officials noted limited county flooding and sought barricades citywide.
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Wolf Creek
Fort Sill
Gate 3
35Th Street
Gore Boulevard
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24Th
H Avenue
16Th
Lincoln
25Th
Gore
Sixth
Rogers Lane
51St
Liberty
Ferris Avenue
11Th
14Th
Lawton
17Th
Ward
Comanche County
Alaska Supreme Court Legalizes Private Marijuana Use
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled 5 4 to permit possession of marijuana for private use in the home, making Alaska the first state to legalize some private use. Public possession and sale penalties remain, tied to state interests. The ruling cites privacy rights and notes no conclusive evidence proving marijuana is harmless, while stressing cautions about minors and driving.
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Juneau
Alaska
Alaska Supreme Court
R. Collin Middleton
Anchorage
U.S. Supreme Court
Jay Rabinowitz
Bighorn Sheep Return to Idaho's Hells Canyon
Wildlife officials report bighorn sheep reestablishing in Hells Canyon Idaho’s Serbet Primitive Area after a period of absence. Rangers note renewed grazing and habitat activity as the herd expands toward the ring stage that digging in the canyon.
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Idaho
Hells Canyon
Kortmeyer Chiropractic announces evening hours week
Dr. Craig A Kortmeyer announces new evening hours from two to eight p m Monday through Friday at 2016 W Gore Blvd phone 357 1666 for appointments in his chiropractic practice in Roseville Illinois or nearby area
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CSSUE
Craig A. Kortmeyer
W. Gore
Wheat responds to moisture with moisture threshold and prices
Weather and harvest notes in Southwest Oklahoma describe 13.5 percent moisture marking tough wheat, a $3.03 per bushel price, and ongoing concerns over weeds and flood impact. Farmers like Marvin Pittman remain optimistic about harvest despite wet conditions and rising water around Beaver and Pumpkin Center.
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Oklahoma
Marvin Pittman
Pumpkin Center
Lawton
Dormitory Fire Reports From Lowtor Fire Department
Fire records list times and locations including 48 Fort Lift Blvd 3 24 pm trash fire 09 pm 1605 A house fire 6 17 pm 233 See wash down gas 7 2 pm Elm 530 Elm wash down gas 1 13 pm expressway and Cowie Road dispatches total 658 this year
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Fort Lift Blvd
Cowie Road
Waurika Flood Evacuation and Water Conditions Improve
Warning affected about 3 percent of families on Waurika west side along Beaver and Cow Creeks. By Tuesday storms eased lowering creeks and dams allowing cleanup. Six of 30 flood homes reported heavy damage. Cow Creek overflow caused minimal damage. two sewer crossings washed away and lift stations flooded. Combs noted Manche Lake within two feet of running and the city remained on alert but not panicked.
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Lake Lawtonka
Elisworth
Ellsworth
Lawton
Cotton County
Walters
Comanche
Stephens County Sheriff's Department
Cow Creek
Gulf of Mexico
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Waurika
Beaver
Cow Creeks
Waurika Dam
Beaver Creek
Cow
Combs
Comanche Lake
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