Government Accountability
From 105 in ‘25 to zero: Lawton’s road promise that never broke ground
When Dark Roast asked about the status of these roads, we learned that none of 107 ever started construction.
Seth Marsicano
Seth got his start becoming the first investigative reporter for KSWO in Lawton, OK. After leaving, he felt the need to continue down the path of holding those in power accountable. He aims provide reliable investigative journalism throughout Texoma.
Government Accountability
‘The risk is on us’: License plate readers spark debate of constitutionality among Lawton community
Those who are concerned share the belief that these cameras infringe upon a person’s Fourth Amendment rights, as these cameras are capturing information 24/7.
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Business
Details on Westwin’s delayed future as Georgia rumors surge
It’s been over three months since an announcement over Westwin Elements’ future was promised but never delivered on.
Light Roast
Veteran works to create sense of community following shutdown through cookout
The cookout, held in the parking lot of the old Texas Roadhouse location, allowed anyone in the community to come and enjoy a free meal. While the original expectation was to serve around 500 meals to those in the community, they ended up serving 950.
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.
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.
elections
What you need to know when taking to the polls: 17 constitutional amendments
This month’s election will have a few things on the ballot that have considerable weight. In addition to your municipal and county-wide elections, all registered voters will be deciding on 17 constitutional amendments.
Photojournalism
Empty rooms, empty promises
Photojournalism
Making ends meet at guard’s feet
Business
Sikes Senter tenants left to keep business alive while city officials reshape the mall without them
Malls have slowly been becoming a thing of the past as shoppers look at more convenient means of consumerism. In Wichita Falls, this outlook has made city officials act in an attempt to be proactive instead of reactive.
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