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2013 Taste of Home Cooking School

James "Bubba" Meeks — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:02:23 +0000

Another succesful Taste of Home Cooking School. Our audience members got to see Taste of Home culinary specialist Jamie Dunn prepare 10 recipes from the Taste of Home line. Not only did they get to see these recipes get made live, our attendees also got to check out a vendors show beforehand to compliment their kitchen. Everyone left [...]

Round 2 Winners of Comanche Nation Idol Announced

James "Bubba" Meeks — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:32:02 +0000

Round 2 of Comanche Nation Casino Idol is in the books and our panel of Judges have determined the next four winners to move on to our semi-final round. Our Winners from April 18: Austin Belle showed great quality and projection with his rendition of Rascal Flatts Bless the Broken Road. Shalasha Cooley presented amazing creativity [...]

5 Restaurants With the Best Discounts for Kids and Seniors in Lawton

Jeri Anderson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:40:51 +0000

Whether you are a young family just starting out, and have a limited dining budget, or you have retired and are on a fixed income, discounts from restaurants are much appreciated. My family has both young children (my grand babies), and Senior Citizens (my Mom), and we eat out regularly on Sundays. I wanted to find local restaurants that could offer savings to families just like us.

Polling Places and Voter Information for Election Day 2012 in Lawton

Sasha Spielman — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:59:58 +0000

2012 is an important election year – November 6 comes around millions of us will be heading to the polling places to cast our votes not only for local and state officials, but also voting to re-elect or elect a new president. If you are not register to vote yet here are all the locations in Lawton where you can do that.

The Oldest Restaurant in Lawton – Bianco's – is Closing Down This Week

James "Bubba" Meeks — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:05:52 +0000

After delivering 60 years of Italian cuisine to the Lawton community Bianco’s Italian Restaurant is closing at the end of the week and if you want to get your hands on their famous garlic salad dressing then you better hurry and make that call. People have been pouring in all over to eat at this [...]

Winner Announced at the First Battle of the Bands

James "Bubba" Meeks — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:13:38 +0000

On Friday Aug 17, Lawton hosted its first ever Battle of the Bands at the Great Plains Coliseum. The night showed off the local talents of country bands and pitted them against each other in a country showdown. Phillip Humble, executive director of the Coliseum was in charge of overseeing the event. Humble was pleased [...]

Discover the Fort Sill Historic Landmark [VIDEO]

Sasha Spielman — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:30:50 +0000

Our second stop along the Lawton Discovery Trail is the Fort Sill Historic Landmark. Composed of 30 buildings housing a variety of exhibits, the Landmark is one-of-a-kind west of the Mississippi River.

Counterfeit Money Found in Lawton

Sasha Spielman — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:13:09 +0000

Scammers are using counterfeit cash to pay for their meals at restaurants in Lawton, the local police reported. The police also said the fake money comes in small bills – $5, $10, and $20. For the past several weeks, three fast food restaurants have encountered the counterfeit cash. The fake cash bandits are using smaller [...]

The Lawton Family YMCA to Host Rubber Duck Race to Raise Money [VIDEO]

Sasha Spielman — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:51:09 +0000

The Lawton Family YMCA is hosting the first ever Rubber Duck Race to raise money for the center and the programs it sponsors. Community members are invited to join the fun and cheer on their rubber ducks all the way to the finish line.

Prosecutors Seeking the Death Penalty for a Fort Sill Soldier Who Starved to Death His Own Son! [POLL]

Sasha Spielman — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:36:02 +0000

The federal government is seeking the death penalty for Connel C. Williams, a Fort Sill soldier, who deprived his son of food which eventually led to the death of the 10-years-old boy. Williams, 32, first enlisted in the army in 2009 and in 2010 he was assigned to Fort Sill where the horrendous crime occurred on [...]

Try These Ridiculously Delicious Foods at the 2012 Arts For All Downtown Lawton [PHOTOS]

Sasha Spielman — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:43:09 +0000

The 2012 Arts for All Festival is going on Saturday and Sunday, May 12th and 13th in downtown Lawton. The festival is one of the largest events in our community where Lawtonian can enjoy to go out buy beautiful art, enjoy live music, and try delicious food. Check out some of the yummy treats we found at this year’s Arts for All.

What to Do in Lawton to Rebuild Your Home After is Destroyed in Severe Weather

Sasha Spielman — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:10:08 +0000

While living in Lawton, OK we enjoy such luxuries as a beautiful open sky, exciting-to-watch sports teams, and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, tornado season is one of Oklahoma’s less-endearing qualities. We all know natural disasters can’t be averted and that sometimes all the preparation in the world doesn’t help. If your home and family are the unfortunate victims of a tornado’s wrath, here are some tips for rebuilding your life and house!

What Restaurants Do You Wish We Had in Lawton? [POLL]

Nancy Mace — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:06:08 +0000

We have many fine choices when it comes to places to eat in Lawton, but we’re missing out on several great eateries! Help us decide which restaurant we want the most to come to our Lawton community! I asked around our office and got a lot of responses of where our staff would like to [...]

5 Jobs in Lawton That Have Awesome Perks

Sasha Spielman — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:15:20 +0000

Even though the economy is slow and fewer companies are hiring these day – we think these 5 jobs have secure financial future and also come with awesome perks! 5 Tattoo Artist – we think a tattoo artist will always have a job because people love to get inked now more than ever. [...]

Like Seize the Deal on Facebook + Enter to Win $500

Chris Kissel — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:04:30 +0000

Like Seize the Deal on Facebook and get connected to the best deals in town – and enter for a chance to win $500! Seize the Deal offers an awesome daily deal from great Lawton businesses, including restaurants, bars, local services, and more. Liking Seize the Deal’s Facebook page will keep you updated on [...]

The Lawton/Fort Sill Community Says 'Thank You' to Our Soldiers and Their Families

KLAW Morning Crew — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:06:19 +0000

The Lawton/Fort Sill community came out in full force to help raise funds to support our troops and their families through the Armed Services YMCA. They recorded this video to wish our troops a Happy Thanksgiving and to take a moment to let them know how much we appreciate them. If you would like [...]

Football Is Here – Lawton's Contribution To The Pros Our Best 5

Clay Miller — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:00:28 +0000

This day is like no other. It marks not only the beginning of a new month, but the turning of the seasons. We say so long to summer and the heat and now turn our attention to the cooler weather and the sport that accompanies it. Football! Many guys dream that some day when they [...]

Little Known Facts About The Lawton Area

Frank Seres — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:29:39 +0000

August 6th is an important day in Lawton's history. It's her birthday, and this year she'll be 110.

But you probably knew that.

It's kinda strange to refer to Lawton using the words 'her' and 'she', knowing that she is named for a man - Civil War Medal Of Honor recipient, Major General Henry Ware Lawton.

You knew that, right?

Well, we went to the web to find some little known facts about the Lawton area. Here's some of what we found.

Armed Forces Day Celebration

Clay Miller — Sat, 21 May 2011 12:30:35 +0000

Today is a special day for me. Not only is it a day to celebrate our armed forces, it is a day to reflect on how proud I am to be an American! Yes, today is Armed Forces Celebration Day. Here in Lawton / Ft. Sill and many other cities across our great land will have [...]

Arts for All Festival – Lawton

Nancy Mace — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:37:20 +0000

I smell funnel cakes and gyro’s and fried pickle spears! Is it lunch time yet? The Arts for All Festival is happening in Shepler Park this weekend! Fine artists from across the U.S.; delicious food; hands-on children’s art area; visual and performing artists and the Wine Garden! For a complete list of activities visit their [...]