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.
Oklahoma
Here are all of the stories pertaining to the Southwest Oklahoma area.
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Stephens County Humane Society obtains Mighty Cat Partner status to help address stray kitten crisis
The stray crisis is an immediate concern for the large number of orphaned neonatal kittens, as many shelters and rescues don't have the resources to help them. However, Stephens County Humane Society is taking action to find ways to do more to approach this issue.
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Feeding families in need includes feeding the furry members of the family also, and some Texoma organizations are doing just that
“I knew if there was a need for people to get food, there would be a need for the animals.”
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.
Photojournalism
The first ever Jordan’s Way Bowl raises over $100,000 for animal shelters
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Criminal Justice
Oklahoma leaders look to revive a death penalty moratorium in a longstanding effort to halt executions
While the goal of the OK-CADP is to end the death penalty completely, according to their website, the report recognized the fact that a majority of Oklahomans actually support the availability of capital punishment.