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Tucson City Council expands areas where marijuana dispensaries can be located
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Kelly Davis has been smoking marijuana since she was 11 years old. She uses marijuana for to help both her physical and mental health.
She’s also been dreaming of being a part of Southern Arizona NORML since she was 11.... | 2022-12-21T06:14:08Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/tucson-city-council-expands-areas-where-marijuana-dispensaries-can-be-located | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/tucson-city-council-expands-areas-where-marijuana-dispensaries-can-be-located |
Agents catch child molester near border
Previously removed from U.S.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — U.S. Border Patrol agents have arrested a convicted child sex offender near San Miguel, Ariz.
Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin confirms it happened Friday evening, involving Three Points Station agents.
He says they arrested pr... | 2022-12-21T18:41:46Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/border-watch/agents-catch-child-molester-near-border | https://www.kgun9.com/border-watch/agents-catch-child-molester-near-border |
Airport officials: Arrive early, check flight status often
Winter storms across the U.S. could cause holiday travel woes.
By: Anne Simmons , Associated Press
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As Tucson International Airport prepares for more than 210,000 travelers to pass through its gates this December and early January, some tr... | 2022-12-21T21:46:43Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/delays-cancelations-hit-arizona-airports-as-winter-storms-approach-u-s | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/delays-cancelations-hit-arizona-airports-as-winter-storms-approach-u-s |
Child charges $900 on game app draining mom's funds
If you're a parent you know how much most kids love technology and tablets. They say a tip for parents moving forward is to set a monthly spending limit within the app.
And one of the most popular apps across the country is the gaming platform Roblox.
There are lots o... | 2022-12-21T23:17:50Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/child-charges-900-on-game-app-draining-moms-funds | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/child-charges-900-on-game-app-draining-moms-funds |
The "Yuletide for Heroes" service is helping eight families this year.
What this nonprofit aims to do for people who have served for the country.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Arizona Patriot Guard Riders are making their rounds around the Tucson area today bringing gifts to families having a hard time during the holidays... | 2022-12-22T02:22:19Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/arizona-patriot-guard-riders-bring-gifts-to-families-in-tucson-area | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/arizona-patriot-guard-riders-bring-gifts-to-families-in-tucson-area |
Pascua Yaqui may put casino near I-10 and Grant
Pascua Yaqui may put casino near I-10 and Grant.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — There could be a new casino for Tucson, closer to downtown than any of the other local gaming sites.
An old movie theater on Grant near I-10 has a great location but it’s been shut down and dark for y... | 2022-12-22T03:55:17Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/potential-new-casino-near-downtown-tucson | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/potential-new-casino-near-downtown-tucson |
Cienega's Lisa Baker helps students learn life lessons from chemistry
A Cienega chemistry teacher helps break down difficult concepts for students.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — KGUN 9 and Arizona Athletics are presenting nominees for the Teacher of the Year award.
Finalist Lisa Baker is one of them. She teaches chemistry at ... | 2022-12-22T14:23:50Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/teacher-of-the-year/cienegas-lisa-baker-helps-students-learn-life-lessons-from-chemistry | https://www.kgun9.com/teacher-of-the-year/cienegas-lisa-baker-helps-students-learn-life-lessons-from-chemistry |
Sunny Southern Arizona avoids bitter cold
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As much of the country deals with bitterly cold temperatures and heavy snow, we are seeing beautiful weather across southern Arizona. As we end this week, we'll stay dry with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s.
Looking like a picture-perfect Christmas Eve... | 2022-12-22T16:26:36Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/weather/forecast/todays-forecast/sunny-southern-arizona-avoids-bitter-cold | https://www.kgun9.com/weather/forecast/todays-forecast/sunny-southern-arizona-avoids-bitter-cold |
Arizona leans defense as Morgan returns; Tanque Verde OL Endean off to Oklahoma State
arizona wildcats, jack endean, signing day
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Arizona’s football program took a major step forward this fall. Now, head coach Jedd Fisch hopes the 2023 recruiting class can keep the Wildcats on their promising traj... | 2022-12-22T18:19:52Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/sports/local-sports/recapping-national-signing-day-23-in-tucson | https://www.kgun9.com/sports/local-sports/recapping-national-signing-day-23-in-tucson |
Community NewsThe Giving Project
“Primavera Foundation believes housing is a basic human right and that no person should die as a result of lack of housing,” says org's leader
A homeless persons' memorial paid tribute to those who lost their lives.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Primavera Foundation honored National Homele... | 2022-12-22T20:06:05Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/givingproject/primavera-foundation-commemorates-homeless-persons-memorial-day | https://www.kgun9.com/givingproject/primavera-foundation-commemorates-homeless-persons-memorial-day |
The "Clerks III" poster. Photo courtesy Lionsgate.<br/>
As we close out this year, KGUN's E-Team looks back at the best entertainment of 2022. From music to movies and anime, we have you covered with all our favorites. Critics Phil Villareal and Sean Newgent are joined by the E-team's Kenan Hubble to provide his takes.... | 2022-12-23T15:45:01Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/entertainment/best-games-movies-music-and-tv-of-2022 | https://www.kgun9.com/entertainment/best-games-movies-music-and-tv-of-2022 |
The indictment, filed Nov. 10, named six people from Southern Arizona:
Alberto Gabriel Aranda-Ramon, 31
Michele Oller, 54
Larry William Nelson, Jr., 51
Ashley Yvonne Maxwell, 35
Leah Jean Holmes, 28
Alexander Anthony Ruiz, 34
Aranda-Ramon, Oller, Nelson, Maxwell, and Holmes face charges of conspiracy to distribute drug... | 2022-12-23T20:31:38Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/13-alleged-members-of-tucson-drug-trafficking-ring-indicted | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/13-alleged-members-of-tucson-drug-trafficking-ring-indicted |
Game review roundup: 'Gris,' 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition,' 'Samurai Maden'
By: Sean Newgent , Phil Villarreal
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Here is a roundup of three recent game releases:
The elegant, graceful and nonviolent puzzler lets you guide an acrobatic woman through a mechanical dystopia. You nudge, ... | 2022-12-26T21:21:20Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/eteam/game-review-roundup-gris-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-complete-edition-samurai-maden | https://www.kgun9.com/eteam/game-review-roundup-gris-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-complete-edition-samurai-maden |
The inflation rate is about the same as the end of last year
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Jeff Baker is the owner of Urban Pita and has a passion for serving his customers.
“We’re doing what we can because we love it. Not because we’re tying to get rich,” Baker said.
However, he’s had to make some tough financial decisions w... | 2022-12-27T06:39:40Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/the-inflation-rate-is-about-the-same-as-the-end-of-last-year | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/the-inflation-rate-is-about-the-same-as-the-end-of-last-year |
Officers involved in deadly Dec. 7 police shooting identified
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team identified three Tucson police officers who were at the scene of a deadly Wednesday, Dec. 7 officer-involved shooting.
The officers were Sergeant Nicolo A. Solarino, a 7-year veteran, Officer Vi... | 2022-12-27T17:53:59Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/officers-involved-in-deadly-dec-7-police-shooting-identified | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/officers-involved-in-deadly-dec-7-police-shooting-identified |
Multiple arrested in one day
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Two U.S. citizens were arrested after a vehicle stop for smuggling a group of migrants, according to U.S. Border Patrol Chief John R. Modlin.
On Saturday, Dec. 17, a Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office deputy called a Nogales station agent during a vehicle stop.
Four M... | 2022-12-27T21:49:03Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/two-americans-arrested-for-smuggling-mexican-migrants | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/two-americans-arrested-for-smuggling-mexican-migrants |
AG Brnovich secures a stay for Title 42
COVID-era immigration order to remain in place until February
Title 42, enacted in March 2020, restricted asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. as part of a COVID safety-related protocol.
KGUN 9 will have more on this developing story in our 4, 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts.
Arizona Att... | 2022-12-27T23:20:28Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/state/ag-brnovich-confirms-status-of-title-42 | https://www.kgun9.com/news/state/ag-brnovich-confirms-status-of-title-42 |
UArizona camera takes pictures of Martian winter landscapes
Cube-shaped snowflakes and less-frequent winters make for an alien-looking frozen terrain
NASA shares new images of "interstellar snow."
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A University of Arizona camera perched on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has sent back a number ... | 2022-12-28T00:51:13Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/uarizona-camera-takes-pictures-of-martian-winter-landscapes | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/uarizona-camera-takes-pictures-of-martian-winter-landscapes |
Pima County Health Director Cullen named next Arizona Department of Health Services Director
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Dr. Theresa Cullen joined Pima County as its Public Health Director in June 2020. She'll soon conclude a tenure, largely spent providing guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and move on to public servic... | 2022-12-28T02:22:16Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/pima-county-health-director-cullen-named-next-arizona-department-of-health-services-director | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/pima-county-health-director-cullen-named-next-arizona-department-of-health-services-director |
Deputies lead Christmas Day hiking rescue near Waterfall Canyon
Dog got separated from owner
Deputies rescue dog near Waterfall Canyon
OGDEN, Utah (KGUN) — A man and his dog are safely reunited, thanks to the heroic efforts of the Weber County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team.
Deputies say it began Christmas Eve... | 2022-12-28T17:44:51Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/deputies-lead-christmas-day-hiking-rescue-near-waterfall-canyon | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/deputies-lead-christmas-day-hiking-rescue-near-waterfall-canyon |
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Interfaith Community Services is looking for volunteers.
"We have 1300 registered ICS volunteers. 900 are active," ICS Volunteer Engagement Maria Brown said. "But we can always use more volunteers in the many different areas of our services. Our organization is built on volunteerism and that is t... | 2022-12-28T19:16:36Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/ics-which-helps-older-adults-and-those-with-disabilities-looks-for-volunteers | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/ics-which-helps-older-adults-and-those-with-disabilities-looks-for-volunteers |
Investigators still trying to figure out what happened
Megan Meier
When you think of the role police have in Tucson, you may picture a traffic stop or a crime scene. But there is a lot that the public doesn't see, like the work Aeric Koerner does at Tucson Police Department's headquarters.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tu... | 2022-12-28T19:16:48Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/police-find-man-dead-in-another-persons-house | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/police-find-man-dead-in-another-persons-house |
Asks AZ Court of Appeals to overturn affirmation of Hobbs' win.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Kari lake has filed an appeal for her election lawsuit.
At the conclusion of her lawsuit alleging that election fraud cost her a victory at the polls, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson reaffirmed Katie Hobbs' victor... | 2022-12-29T01:21:39Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/elections/kari-lake-appeals-election-lawsuit | https://www.kgun9.com/news/elections/kari-lake-appeals-election-lawsuit |
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Southwest Airlines issued an official apology after many flights were cancelled amidst the holiday season.
"We've let our Customers and Employees down, and we pledge to do everything can we can to make it right," began Southwest Airlines.
The company also posted a video with Chief Commercial Offi... | 2022-12-29T04:29:51Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/southwest-airlines-apologizes-amidst-travel-delays-cancellations | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/southwest-airlines-apologizes-amidst-travel-delays-cancellations |
Border Patrol busts nearly 230 migrants within 24 hours
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The U.S. Border Patrol is continuing to feel the effects of undocumented immigrants journeying to the U.S.-Mexico border with hopes of getting into the United States.
Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin reveals three separate groups totaling 2... | 2022-12-29T17:19:39Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/border-watch/border-patrol-busts-nearly-230-migrants-within-24-hours | https://www.kgun9.com/border-watch/border-patrol-busts-nearly-230-migrants-within-24-hours |
KGUN 9 On Your SideRegional NewsStatewide News
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS
PHOENIX — A homicide investigation is underway after a 17-year-old boy who was kidnapped from his home was found dead on Monday.
Phoenix police announced Wednesday that the remains of Jesse ... | 2022-12-29T17:20:05Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/state/remains-of-kidnapped-arizona-teen-found-in-rural-maricopa-county | https://www.kgun9.com/news/state/remains-of-kidnapped-arizona-teen-found-in-rural-maricopa-county |
Ring in the New Year, Tucson style
Midnight Taco Drop, 'Noon Years Eve' for families, concerts and parties under $20 to welcome 2023
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As 2022 draws to a close, Downtown Tucson is preparing for its annual 'Taco Drop' and New Year's Eve celebration.
The Taco Drop is part of the Arizona Bowl 'New Yea... | 2022-12-29T22:37:52Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/events/ring-in-the-new-year-tucson-style | https://www.kgun9.com/events/ring-in-the-new-year-tucson-style |
Officers find over one million fentanyl pills in one day
U.S. Customs and Border protection say the weapons were being transported to Mexico.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Customs and Border Protection officers found over one million fentanyl pills at the Port of Nogales in a single day, according to Port Director Michael W. ... | 2022-12-29T22:37:56Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/officers-find-over-one-million-fentanyl-pills-in-one-day | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/officers-find-over-one-million-fentanyl-pills-in-one-day |
DEA estimates it seized more than 379 million doses of fentanyl in 2022
Agency says education, awareness can help prevent future overdoses
Arizona is the "heart of the fentanyl problem," according to DEA Special Agent Cheri Oz.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The DEA is reporting record seizures of fentanyl in 2022, saying the ... | 2022-12-30T00:20:04Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/dea-estimates-it-seized-more-than-379-million-doses-of-fentanyl-in-2022 | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/dea-estimates-it-seized-more-than-379-million-doses-of-fentanyl-in-2022 |
Climb - an inspiring comeback story
Illustrates the power of the human will
Climb was an official selection at 40 film festivals in six countries, winning 26 times including best documentary, best cinematography, best director, best editing, and others
Campfire Films LLC is a paid sponsor of The Morning Blend.
Want to ... | 2022-12-30T00:20:29Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/the-morning-blend/climb-an-inspiring-comeback-story | https://www.kgun9.com/the-morning-blend/climb-an-inspiring-comeback-story |
Maricopa County constable Mike Branham says Clark's departure does not mean the investigation into him will stop.
The Arizona Republic had reported that Clark admitted to improperly entering an evicted tenant's home in July. It escalated into a gunfire exchange and the 32-year-old tenant died. Neither Clark nor his dep... | 2022-12-30T20:26:23Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/controversial-maricopa-county-constable-to-resign | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/controversial-maricopa-county-constable-to-resign |
Local breweries mentioned in ranking
Glass of lager beer on bar of restaurant
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Several breweries in Tucson have been spotlighted as places to check out for underrated beer, according to craft beer pros.
"Tucson is the Austin of Arizona. It’s a funky, artsy, weird, left-leaning enclave that feels s... | 2022-12-30T23:06:17Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/tucson-ranked-as-underrated-beer-city | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/tucson-ranked-as-underrated-beer-city |
Rescue group warns hikers going into a weekend of winter weather
This weekend could bring heavy showers and danger for hikers.
With heavy rain expected, SARA wants hikers to be aware and take caution.
TUCSON, Ariz (KGUN) — The Southern Arizona Rescue Association has been on three rescue missions in the past week. They’... | 2022-12-31T01:00:22Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/rescue-group-warns-hikers-going-into-a-weekend-of-winter-weather | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/rescue-group-warns-hikers-going-into-a-weekend-of-winter-weather |
Southbound Kolb Road opens in time for New Years
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Southbound Kolb Road is now open at the intersection of Speedway Boulevard, according to the Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility.
After a broken water main opened up a hole near the intersection of Speedway and Kolb, workers have been re... | 2022-12-31T02:34:36Z | www.kgun9.com | 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/part-of-speedway-kolb-intersection-reopens | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/part-of-speedway-kolb-intersection-reopens |
Barstool Sports hosts Tailgate Festival ahead of Arizona bowl
Ohio and Wyoming fans gather for Barstool Sports Tailgate Festival before Arizona Bowl
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl brought thousands of Wyoming and Ohio college football fans to Arizona Stadium.
After Barstool had to cancel what w... | 2022-12-31T13:21:56Z | www.kgun9.com | ') } | https://www.kgun9.com/sports/local-sports/barstool-sports-hosts-tailgate-festival-ahead-of-arizona-bowl | https://www.kgun9.com/sports/local-sports/barstool-sports-hosts-tailgate-festival-ahead-of-arizona-bowl |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s been a few years since Ty Martin has been in front of a camera, but promoting his family’s business, Wichita Furniture, wasn’t what landed him back in the spotlight.
His dedication to agriculture did!
”I’ve worked here on the farm ever since I could do anything,” Martin said.
At 15-years-old... | 2022-01-01T01:57:08Z | www.kswo.com | FFA 4-H Friend of the Week: Ty Martin | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/01/ffa-4-h-friend-week-ty-martin/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/01/ffa-4-h-friend-week-ty-martin/ |
Parents Bailey and Dalton welcomed Killian Vann, weighing 7 pounds and 14 ounces, into the world on Saturday morning. He was the first baby born in Lawton at a hospital in 2022.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital welcomed Lawton’s first baby of the New Year on Saturday morning.
Killian Vann was bo... | 2022-01-02T13:32:05Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton’s first baby of 2022 born at Comanche County Memorial Hospital | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/02/lawtons-first-baby-2022-born-comanche-county-memorial-hospital/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/02/lawtons-first-baby-2022-born-comanche-county-memorial-hospital/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton fire crews were called out to home fire just after 7:00 Monday morning.
The fire breaking out at a home in the 2300 block of Northwest Woodridge which is on the Northeast side of town. Our photographer on scene says he saw flames when he got there and there is heavy smoke seen coming from ... | 2022-01-03T15:19:37Z | www.kswo.com | Monday morning fire keeps Lawton Fire Department busy | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/03/monday-morning-fire-keeps-lawton-fire-department-busy/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/03/monday-morning-fire-keeps-lawton-fire-department-busy/ |
The public is invited to attend the funeral of four unclaimed veterans this Tuesday.(KSWO)
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - The Fort Sill National cemetery and the Office of Veterans Affairs are inviting residents to attend the funeral of four unclaimed veterans on Tuesday.
There will be one service for all four men, starting at ... | 2022-01-03T18:15:37Z | www.kswo.com | Funeral to be held for four unclaimed veterans Tuesday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/03/funeral-be-held-four-unclaimed-veterans-tuesday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/03/funeral-be-held-four-unclaimed-veterans-tuesday/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A film about America’s first President is set to film in Lawton this week.
The film, titled “Washington’s Armor,” focuses on George Washington 20 years before the Revolutionary War and will film through the first week of January.
The filming will take place at the Museum of the Great Plains’ trad... | 2022-01-03T18:15:43Z | www.kswo.com | George Washington movie to film this week in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/03/george-washington-movie-film-this-week-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/03/george-washington-movie-film-this-week-lawton/ |
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - A 120-year-old building in downtown Altus is being renovated and turned into an event center.
The building was built in 1901 and was originally Russell’s Department Store. Since then, it’s changed a few times to other department stores and was most recently a furniture store.
But, it’s now being t... | 2022-01-04T17:39:33Z | www.kswo.com | Historic building in Altus being turned into event center | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/04/historic-building-altus-being-turned-into-event-center/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/04/historic-building-altus-being-turned-into-event-center/ |
Hilliary Communications is set to bring fiber internet to Fort Sill in a project set to start in January 2022.(KSWO)
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Hilliary Communications has been approved to build fiber infrastructure at Fort Sill.
The company said it will invest $5 million in its efforts to bring high-speed internet serv... | 2022-01-04T19:10:55Z | www.kswo.com | Hilliary Communications to bring fiber internet to Fort Sill | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/04/hilliary-communications-bring-fiber-internet-fort-sill/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/04/hilliary-communications-bring-fiber-internet-fort-sill/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The polling place for Precinct 9 in Lawton has been changed for the upcoming Feb. 8 election.
Voters in Precinct 9 will no longer vote at Bible Baptist Church. The polling place will be relocated to Westminster Presbyterian Church.
The first election held at the new location will be the Cache Pub... | 2022-01-04T22:13:38Z | www.kswo.com | Polling place changed for February election in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/04/polling-place-changed-february-election-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/04/polling-place-changed-february-election-lawton/ |
Duncan Area Arts Hall of Fame event announced
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Cindy Parks, chair-person for the Duncan Area Arts Hall of Fame, talked about their 3rd Annual Spectacular at 6 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the Simmons Center.
They will be inducting four new artists and one musical group into the Hall of Fame.
There will be m... | 2022-01-04T23:44:45Z | www.kswo.com | Duncan Area Arts Hall of Fame event announced | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/04/duncan-area-arts-hall-fame-event-announced/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/04/duncan-area-arts-hall-fame-event-announced/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Comanche County Health Department will continue its COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds.
Those who need a COVID-19 test can go to the drive-thru at the fairgrounds 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Testing will also be available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wedne... | 2022-01-05T01:16:09Z | www.kswo.com | Comanche County Health Department extends drive-thru COVID testing hours | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/04/vaccine-extension/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/04/vaccine-extension/ |
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Hilliary Communications is hoping to make high speed internet services more accessible to people who live on Fort Sill.
At a press conference on Tuesday, managing partners announced plans to begin building fiber infrastructure on the base, investing $5 million in the community.
The project is ... | 2022-01-05T01:16:15Z | www.kswo.com | Hilliary Communications bringing fiber internet services to Fort Sill | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/hilliary-communications-bringing-fiber-internet-services-fort-sill/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/hilliary-communications-bringing-fiber-internet-services-fort-sill/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - After being abandoned, Scarlet was taken in by the Human Society of Lawton, Comanche County, so they can bring her back to health, with the help of the community.
After an Lawton woman found Scarlet, a 2 year old American Stafford Terrier, in her backyard last week, she called the Humane Society ... | 2022-01-05T01:16:22Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton-Comanche County Humane Society rescues malnourished dog | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/lawton-comanche-county-humane-society-rescues-malnourished-dog/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/lawton-comanche-county-humane-society-rescues-malnourished-dog/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Students and staff across are the area are back in the classroom. As they return, teachers and kids are dealing with a spike in Covid cases and new guidelines put in place by the CDC.
The CDC recently announced that the quarantine isolation period has dropped from 12 to 5 days for those without s... | 2022-01-05T01:16:40Z | www.kswo.com | Teachers speak on return to classroom, new CDC guidelines | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/teachers-speak-return-classroom-new-cdc-guidelines/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/teachers-speak-return-classroom-new-cdc-guidelines/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A film crew is in Lawton this week, using the Museum of the Great Plains as a backdrop for a new movie that follows the life of young George Washington.
There’s a story we don’t learn in history class about George Washington. That’s the story Director of “Washington’s Armor” Tammy Lane wants to t... | 2022-01-05T01:16:47Z | www.kswo.com | “Washington’s Armor” filming at Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/washingtons-armor-filming-museum-great-plains-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/washingtons-armor-filming-museum-great-plains-lawton/ |
Firefighters respond to car fire on Highway 277.(KSWO)
WALTERS, Okla. (KSWO) - Traffic was slowed along Highway 277 Tuesday afternoon due to a car fire.
It happened a little before 4 p.m., near 277 and County Road 1790.
It’s not clear at this time what sparked the fire, but it did spread to the nearby grass.
Fire crews... | 2022-01-05T04:20:26Z | www.kswo.com | Traffic slowed due to fire on Highway 277 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/traffic-slowed-due-fire-highway-277/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/traffic-slowed-due-fire-highway-277/ |
One person was injured in a crash in Stephens County Tuesday.(AP)
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - One person was flown to a hospital in Oklahoma City after a crash Tuesday evening in Stephens County.
According to a crash report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened when a Duncan man was heading west on Osage Road... | 2022-01-05T16:31:25Z | www.kswo.com | One flown to hospital after crash in Stephens County | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/one-flown-hospital-after-crash-stephens-county/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/one-flown-hospital-after-crash-stephens-county/ |
Improvements have been made to the City of Duncan's storm siren system, with city officials saying more improvements are still to come.
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Duncan’s outdoor warning siren system has gotten some upgrades.
The new modifications include an automatic activation in the event of a tornado warni... | 2022-01-05T19:36:01Z | www.kswo.com | Improvements made to City of Duncan storm siren system | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/improvements-made-city-duncan-storm-siren-system/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/improvements-made-city-duncan-storm-siren-system/ |
Four Cameron basketball games have been postponed.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - All four Cameron University women and men’s basketball games that were set to take place this week have been postponed.
Cameron Athletics made the announcement Wednesday, citing health and safety protocols.
Both teams were set to host UT Ty... | 2022-01-05T22:41:13Z | www.kswo.com | Cameron basketball games for this week postponed | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/cameron-basketball-games-this-week-postponed/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/cameron-basketball-games-this-week-postponed/ |
City of Duncan Community Development continues clean-up project
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Duncan Community Development department is removing structures which have been declared a public nuisance in accordance with state and local ordinances.
In 2021, there were 11 structures declared and removed and 20 to 25 ... | 2022-01-06T00:15:04Z | www.kswo.com | City of Duncan Community Development continues clean-up project | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/city-duncan-community-development-continues-clean-up-project/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/05/city-duncan-community-development-continues-clean-up-project/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton man is continuing to recover following a drunk driving wreck on Gore Boulevard that put him in a coma in September.
Kaiyo Raethong’s parents are driving back and forth from Lawton to Bethany every single day to visit the 19-year-old who still can’t speak or walk all while balancing the r... | 2022-01-06T01:46:48Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton family still looking for help months after wreck injures 19-year-old | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/lawton-family-still-looking-help-months-after-wreck-injures-19-year-old/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/lawton-family-still-looking-help-months-after-wreck-injures-19-year-old/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Public Library has decided to invest their yearly health literacy grant towards a program that focuses on a healthy lifestyle.
Our library is one of the 36 public libraries that received this years grant, awarded by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
All 36 grants totaled over 220 t... | 2022-01-06T01:47:00Z | www.kswo.com | Public library invests grant into health and fitness programs | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/public-library-invests-grant-into-health-fitness-programs/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/public-library-invests-grant-into-health-fitness-programs/ |
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STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health is extending COVID-19 testing hours for Stephens County.
This is part of a push to expand testing in local counties across the state.
On Sunday, the Stephens County Health Department will be offering testing from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
OSDH of... | 2022-01-06T03:19:08Z | www.kswo.com | OSDH extends to weekend hours for COVID-19 tests | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/osdh-extends-weekend-hours-covid-19-tests/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/osdh-extends-weekend-hours-covid-19-tests/ |
By Alex Knapp
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma State Senator Jessica Garvin of Duncan has introduced new legislation meant to help with the state’s teacher shortage.
Senate Bill 1119 would remove a 270-hour per semester limitation for adjunct teachers, while Senate Bill 1144 would change how long substitute teachers are... | 2022-01-06T17:01:40Z | www.kswo.com | Oklahoma state senator proposes legislation on teacher retention | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/oklahoma-state-senator-proposes-legislation-teacher-retention/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/oklahoma-state-senator-proposes-legislation-teacher-retention/ |
The man at the center of an officer-involved shooting in Anadarko is still in a hospital, according to Anadarko Police.(Associated Press (custom credit) | Associated Press)
ANADARKO, Okla. (KSWO) - More details have been released about a suspect shot by law enforcement after a chase last week in Anadarko.
Anadarko’s po... | 2022-01-06T20:07:47Z | www.kswo.com | New details released on Anadarko officer-involved shooting suspect | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/new-details-released-anadarko-officer-involved-shooting-suspect/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/new-details-released-anadarko-officer-involved-shooting-suspect/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - KB the Clown joined 7News to talk about the 6th Annual Sigma Nu Year Bull Bash which is Saturday at the Stephens County Fair Grounds.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. and then chutes open at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults, and one child under 12 gets in free with each purchase of an adult ticket.
... | 2022-01-06T23:05:09Z | www.kswo.com | Stephens County Fair Grounds hosts Sigma Nu Year Bull Bash | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/stephens-county-fair-grounds-hosts-sigma-nu-year-bull-bash/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/06/stephens-county-fair-grounds-hosts-sigma-nu-year-bull-bash/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill bid farewell to one of its own with a retreat ceremony.
The ceremony was held for Brigadier General Bryan Grenon, who served as Army National Guard Commanding General for Field Artillery.
He has been in the role since April of 2020, and now relinquishes the duty, as he prepares to retur... | 2022-01-07T05:10:43Z | www.kswo.com | Fort Sill holds retreat ceremony for Brigadier General | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/07/fort-sill-holds-retreat-ceremony-brigadier-general/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/07/fort-sill-holds-retreat-ceremony-brigadier-general/ |
Jamar Jackson is sentenced after shooting in club parking lot.(Comanche County Detention Center)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A man convicted in a 2019 murder out of Lawton has been sentenced.
Thursday, a judge ordered Jamar Jackson to serve 17 years in prison with credit for time served.
He was found guilty of second degree... | 2022-01-07T05:10:49Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton man sentenced after murder | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/07/lawton-man-sentenced-after-murder/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/07/lawton-man-sentenced-after-murder/ |
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is working to get more monoclonal antibody treatments to the state.(Oklahoma State Department of Health)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health is trying to get more COVID-19 treatments into the state.
Officials with OSDH said this week that monoclo... | 2022-01-07T17:19:21Z | www.kswo.com | OSDH working to get more Coronavirus treatments, testing to Oklahoma | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/07/osdh-working-get-more-coronavirus-treatments-testing-oklahoma/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/07/osdh-working-get-more-coronavirus-treatments-testing-oklahoma/ |
Shannon Kepler is sentenced after murder case in Tulsa.(Oklahoma Department of Corrections)
TULSA, Okla. (KSWO) - A former Tulsa Police officer has been sentenced in a 2014 murder.
Former police officer Shannon Kepler, 61, was sentenced Friday in federal court for killing Jeremey Lake on Aug. 5, 2014.
Kepler was senten... | 2022-01-07T23:22:42Z | www.kswo.com | Former Tulsa officer sentenced in murder case | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/07/former-tulsa-officer-sentenced-murder-case/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/07/former-tulsa-officer-sentenced-murder-case/ |
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - On Saturday, community members are being asked to help clean up the town of Elgin.
Starting at 9 a.m. volunteers can meet at Rock Bridge Park in the Rock Bridge sub-division in Elgin to help clean in debris and dead trees.
Mayor JJ Francais has two additional locations in mind as well that people ... | 2022-01-07T23:22:50Z | www.kswo.com | Volunteer Day this weekend in Elgin | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/07/volunteer-day-this-weekend-elgin/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/07/volunteer-day-this-weekend-elgin/ |
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - Over the past couple of months, the Fletcher Police Department has been taking steps to improve their department.
Several officers recently received multiple awards for taking leadership courses and going through state accreditation processes to ensure that their officers are doing their job co... | 2022-01-08T02:38:02Z | www.kswo.com | Fletcher Police Department heads in right direction | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/08/fletcher-police-department-heads-right-direction/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/08/fletcher-police-department-heads-right-direction/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Friday, soldiers from Fort Sill got the day off from their normal duties to volunteer at Holiday in the Park.
Volunteers, with the help of some Soldiers from the 218, spent the afternoon to tear down props, decorations and more from Elmer Thomas Park.
SFC. Valentino Varlaro, who volunteered, said... | 2022-01-08T02:38:08Z | www.kswo.com | Fort Sill soldiers volunteer at Holiday in the Park clean up | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/08/fort-sill-soldiers-volunteer-holiday-park-clean-up/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/08/fort-sill-soldiers-volunteer-holiday-park-clean-up/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Public Library will host its annual Scrabble Competition this month.
The library will have one Super Scrabble Saturday with three games on Jan. 22.
Start times are 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Check-in for each game is five to 15 minutes before start time and participants may atten... | 2022-01-08T02:38:14Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Public Library announces annual Scrabble Competition schedule | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/08/lawton-public-library-announces-annual-scrabble-competition-schedule/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/08/lawton-public-library-announces-annual-scrabble-competition-schedule/ |
Tonight will be freezing cold, literally, as we really feel the strength of last night’s cold front with overnight lows falling into the low/mid 20s by early tomorrow morning. Clouds will gradually clear out during the evening, eventually becoming clear, leading to radiative cooling will be what allows for temperatures... | 2022-01-10T01:10:51Z | www.kswo.com | First Alert Forecast (1/9 PM) | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/first-alert-forecast-19-pm/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/first-alert-forecast-19-pm/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton fire fighters were called out to fight a fire around 23rd place and Evans avenue.
Crews were called to the scene around 4:15 Monday morning as heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the building. Our photographer on scene was told that the house was abandoned
There’s currently no... | 2022-01-10T13:18:15Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton fire department called to abandoned house fire | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/lawton-fire-department-called-abandoned-house-fire/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/lawton-fire-department-called-abandoned-house-fire/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department’s longest-serving officer is retiring.
After nearly 36 years on the force, Sergeant Daniel Breaden will hang up the blue uniform one last time.
“They asked us back then, ‘What do you want to do when you get out of here?’ I said, ‘I’d like to make a difference,’” Bread... | 2022-01-10T16:28:04Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Police Department’s longest-serving officer retires after 36 years | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/lawton-police-departments-longest-serving-officer-retires-after-36-years/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/lawton-police-departments-longest-serving-officer-retires-after-36-years/ |
One man was taken to a hospital after a crash in Cotton County.(AP)
COTTON COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - One person was flown to a hospital after a crash in Cotton County Sunday.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a 78-year-old man from Walters was driving south on State Highway 5 south of Walters when his truck went o... | 2022-01-10T17:50:42Z | www.kswo.com | One injured after crash in Cotton County | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/one-injured-after-crash-cotton-county/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/one-injured-after-crash-cotton-county/ |
A burn ban in Caddo County has been extended for two more weeks.(AP)
CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - Caddo County commissioners have continued a burn ban in place there for two more weeks.
The burn ban was initially but in place in late December.
The ban prohibits anyone from setting fire to any forest, grass, range, crop... | 2022-01-10T19:35:05Z | www.kswo.com | Caddo County burn ban continued | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/caddo-county-burn-ban-continued/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/caddo-county-burn-ban-continued/ |
Shannon Mayorga and Randall Rudd have been sentenced for a murder in Murray County, while authorities say Guadalupe Figueroa is believed to be in Mexico.(Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
MURRAY COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - Two suspects have been sentenced in a south-central Oklahoma court for the murder of a Texas man... | 2022-01-10T19:35:37Z | www.kswo.com | Two sentenced in Murray County for murder; one still on the run | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/two-sentenced-murray-county-murder-one-still-run/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/two-sentenced-murray-county-murder-one-still-run/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - On Monday, the United States Supreme Court refused to consider an appeal of a decision in an Oklahoma murder case.
Clifton Parish sought to have the United States Supreme Court throw out his conviction, arguing that the Supreme Court’s McGirt is retroactive.
His conviction is one of many w... | 2022-01-10T22:41:59Z | www.kswo.com | U.S. Supreme Court refuses appeal in Oklahoma murder case | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/us-supreme-court-refuses-appeal-oklahoma-murder-case/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/us-supreme-court-refuses-appeal-oklahoma-murder-case/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - People who live in Lawton’s Ward 2 have a new city council representative as of Monday morning.
In a ceremony at city hall, officials swore in Kelly Harris as Lawton’s newest council member.
He takes longtime councilman Keith Jackson’s seat after facing off in a run-off election against Mark Malo... | 2022-01-11T00:13:12Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton swears in new city council member at ceremony | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/lawton-swears-new-city-council-member-ceremony/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/10/lawton-swears-new-city-council-member-ceremony/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City Council member Jay Burk is in hot water following an arrest over the weekend for driving under the influence.
We first brought you the story on Saturday and 7NEWS reporter Cheyenne Cole obtained the incident report on Monday.
According to the arrest report, a Lawton Police officer pul... | 2022-01-11T01:44:33Z | www.kswo.com | Details released in Lawton City Council member’s DUI arrest | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/11/details-released-lawton-city-council-members-dui-arrest/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/11/details-released-lawton-city-council-members-dui-arrest/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Redistricting Commission will have a public hearing Wednesday afternoon in Lawton.
It’s happening at 2 in the City Hall Auditorium.
This allows those who live in the area to give their thoughts on the proposed ward redistricting map for the City of Lawton.
After Wednesday’s meeting, a ... | 2022-01-11T18:30:33Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton redistricting meeting set for Wednesday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/11/lawton-redistricting-meeting-set-wednesday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/11/lawton-redistricting-meeting-set-wednesday/ |
Brandon Damon is sentenced after rape of a minor in 2019.(Comanche County Detention Center)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton man has been sentenced in a 2019 rape case.
Brandon Damon received a 20 year sentence, with 15 to serve and five years suspected, along with a $1,000 fine. He also received credit for time served.... | 2022-01-12T00:34:59Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton man sentenced in rape case | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/11/lawton-man-sentenced-rape-case/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/11/lawton-man-sentenced-rape-case/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Community engagement and health planning manager Debra Johnson said with the high spiking numbers of COVID reported cases like this, they have also seen the highest numbers of people coming to get tested.
”We are seeing a great increase in individuals who have symptoms right now, Johnson said. “T... | 2022-01-12T00:35:29Z | www.kswo.com | Omicron variant cases rise, causing COVID testing to rise | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/omicron-variant-cases-rise-causing-covid-testing-rise/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/omicron-variant-cases-rise-causing-covid-testing-rise/ |
Chilly Saturday with wind chills in the 30s
For tonight, mostly clear to partly cloudy as a surface trough moves across the area. Overnight lows will fall into the upper 20s. Winds will be out of the southwest at 5-10 mph.
Midweek, mostly sunny with highs topping out in the low-to-mid 60s. Winds will light out of the n... | 2022-01-12T02:04:45Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Mild through the rest of the workweek with changes into the weekend | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/7news-first-alert-weather-mild-through-rest-workweek-with-changes-into-weekend/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/7news-first-alert-weather-mild-through-rest-workweek-with-changes-into-weekend/ |
Death row inmates choose execution by firing squad to delay lethal injection.(KSWO)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - An attorney for two men on Oklahoma’s death row said his clients agreed to choose execution by firing squad as a way to delay their upcoming lethal injections.
The two inmates, Donald Grant and Gilbert Post... | 2022-01-12T05:50:29Z | www.kswo.com | Death row inmates request execution by firing squad | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/death-row-inmates-request-execution-by-firing-squad/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/death-row-inmates-request-execution-by-firing-squad/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - “In other words, are you going to keep coming back to us and going, ‘I need another $2 million, another $2 million?’” Ward 2 Councilman Kelly Harris said.
Lawton’s newest councilman had some questions for FISTA officials before voting on an agenda item that would give the organization $2 million ... | 2022-01-12T05:50:43Z | www.kswo.com | FISTA requests $2 million from Lawton City Council | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/fista-requests-2-million-lawton-city-council/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/fista-requests-2-million-lawton-city-council/ |
Duncan Public Schools will be closed for the rest of the week due to a rise in Coronavirus cases.
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Duncan Public Schools has joined the list of schools in southwestern Oklahoma closing for the rest of the week due to rising Coronavirus cases among students and staff.
Superintendent Dr. Tom Deighan... | 2022-01-12T20:07:01Z | www.kswo.com | Duncan Public Schools to close Thursday, Friday due to COVID cases | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/duncan-public-schools-close-thursday-friday-due-covid-cases/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/duncan-public-schools-close-thursday-friday-due-covid-cases/ |
Oklahoma Department of Labor closes license window two days a week.(Oklahoma Department of Labor)
OKLAHOMA, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL) Licensing Division will be closing twice a week for the time being.
The department will be closed to the public Tuesday and Thursday until further notice.
Th... | 2022-01-12T22:10:16Z | www.kswo.com | Oklahoma Department of Labor Licensing Division will be closed twice a week | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/oklahoma-department-labor-licensing-division-will-be-closed-twice-week/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/oklahoma-department-labor-licensing-division-will-be-closed-twice-week/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton City Council member made his first court appearance Wednesday.
Jay Burk was charged with Driving Under the Influence in connection to his arrest early Saturday morning in Lawton.
Burk pleaded not guilty to the charge.
He was released on own recognizance bond and is set to appear in court... | 2022-01-12T23:45:44Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton City Council member makes first court appearance | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/lawton-city-council-member-makes-first-court-appearance/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/12/lawton-city-council-member-makes-first-court-appearance/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Duncan Public Schools (DPS) is working to complete projects from a school bond that was passed a few years ago. Currently they are working on upgrading security throughout the district.
“Gates like this are in the process of being put up around each school in the district. This will stop people w... | 2022-01-13T01:21:30Z | www.kswo.com | Duncan Public Schools making major security upgrades | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/duncan-public-schools-making-major-security-upgrades/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/duncan-public-schools-making-major-security-upgrades/ |
MEDICINE PARK, Okla. (KSWO) - Medicine Park officials are investigating possible animal poisonings and warning people about the consequences of harming wildlife and cats in the area.
Some Parkies believe people are using the town to dump unwanted animals, which has increased the stray cat population. A woman who works ... | 2022-01-13T01:51:50Z | www.kswo.com | Medicine Park officials investigating possible animal poisoning | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/medicine-park-officials-investigating-possible-animal-poisoning/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/medicine-park-officials-investigating-possible-animal-poisoning/ |
COTTON COUNTY, Okla. - Crews were on the scene of a semi-truck rollover near Temple Wednesday evening.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 70 and 65.
According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the driver of the semi swerved to avoid hitting a car that was turning, and the truck ended up rolling over ... | 2022-01-13T05:57:13Z | www.kswo.com | No injuries after rollover in Cotton County | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/no-injuries-after-rollover-cotton-county/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/no-injuries-after-rollover-cotton-county/ |
Oklahoma State Department of Education data shows increase in student enrollment.(KSWO)
OKLAHOMA (KSWO) - Oklahoma’s annual student count increased for this school year, after taking a major hit during the peak of the pandemic.
Data from the state’s education department shows more than 4,000 additional students enrolle... | 2022-01-13T05:57:19Z | www.kswo.com | Oklahoma State Department of Education releases student enrollment data | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/oklahoma-state-department-education-releases-student-enrollment-data/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/oklahoma-state-department-education-releases-student-enrollment-data/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - National Pharmacist Day was recently celebrated on January 12th. It’s a day where pharmacists are celebrated across the country for everything they do. We talked with Tara DeLonais, who is a pharmacist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, about what she does as a Clinical Pharmacist.
She started... | 2022-01-13T14:32:19Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: What is a Clinical Pharmacist? | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/medwatch-local-pharmacist-explains-what-clinical-pharmacist-does/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/medwatch-local-pharmacist-explains-what-clinical-pharmacist-does/ |
By Makenzie Burk
STERLING, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s duck season in Oklahoma, and many hunters choose to preserve a memory from their hunt by getting a bird mounted.
In Makenzie’s latest Outdoor Adventure, she learned all about bird taxidermy, from a high school senior who started his own business with his brother at just 14... | 2022-01-13T17:56:53Z | www.kswo.com | MAKENZIE’S OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Bird Taxidermy | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/makenzies-outdoor-adventures-bird-taxidermy/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/makenzies-outdoor-adventures-bird-taxidermy/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The suspect in a double homicide in Lawton has now been charged in the crime as more details have been released.
David Vanduyn has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of unlawful removal of a dead body and one count of reckless conduct with a firearm.
According to cour... | 2022-01-13T21:11:08Z | www.kswo.com | Man charged in Lawton double homicide | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/man-charged-lawton-double-homicide/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/13/man-charged-lawton-double-homicide/ |
The community helped lead to the arrest of more than 30 criminals across Southwest Oklahoma in 2021.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The community helped lead to the arrest of more than 30 criminals across Southwest Oklahoma in 2021.
Detective Dustin Dye with Crime Stoppers said he is very pleased with how the program did last ... | 2022-01-14T00:29:09Z | www.kswo.com | Many arrest made following Crime Stopper tips last year | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/14/many-arrest-made-following-crime-stopper-tips-last-year/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/14/many-arrest-made-following-crime-stopper-tips-last-year/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Police are investigating after shots were fired near 9th and Summit.
The call came in shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Officials said it started as a domestic dispute with a man and a woman.
They said the woman was intoxicated and fired a gun multiple times.
Witnesses also confirmed he... | 2022-01-14T04:58:51Z | www.kswo.com | Police investigate shooting in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/14/police-investigate-shooting-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/14/police-investigate-shooting-lawton/ |
No suspects have been identified at this time.(Associated Press (custom credit) | AP)
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - Altus Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a store Thursday night.
According to police around 10 p.m. Thursday, a man walked into the Dollar General store at 300 S. Main and pointed a gun ... | 2022-01-14T16:07:26Z | www.kswo.com | Armed robbery under investigation in Altus | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/14/armed-robbery-under-investigation-altus/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/14/armed-robbery-under-investigation-altus/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Starting Tuesday, Jan. 17, all in person classes at Cameron University will change to virtual instruction.
The announcement came over the weekend, following a rapid and significant spread of COVID-19 within the CU community.
Virtual instruction will continue until 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 31.
Durin... | 2022-01-17T23:18:57Z | www.kswo.com | Cameron University goes virtual | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/17/cameron-university-goes-virtual/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/17/cameron-university-goes-virtual/ |
(Lawton City officials named Carl Gray as the new Deputy Director of Public Utilities, effective Oct. 21, 2019.)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton Parks and Recreation Department has postponed Lawton Youth Basketball League.
The league is scheduled to begin Jan. 24.
For questions, contact the Parks and Recreati... | 2022-01-17T23:19:03Z | www.kswo.com | Youth Basketball League postponed | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/17/youth-basketball-league-postponed/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/17/youth-basketball-league-postponed/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - CCMH officials said they put a halt on the vaccination mandate, but since the recent reinstatement, they have begun Phase 1 of implementing the vaccine.
Administrative Director Taylor Farmer said the Center of Medicaid and Medicare initially came out with the vaccination mandate in November of la... | 2022-01-18T05:25:07Z | www.kswo.com | Comanche County Memorial Hospital reinstates COVID-19 vaccine requirement | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/18/comanche-county-memorial-hospital-reinstates-covid-19-vaccine-requirement/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/18/comanche-county-memorial-hospital-reinstates-covid-19-vaccine-requirement/ |
Brandi Crosby and Larry Hardison have been charged in connection to a chase and shooting in Comanche and Caddo Counties.(Comanche County Detention Center)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Two suspects in a chase with law enforcement in Comanche and Caddo counties are now facing more charges.
Brandi Crosby was initially charged w... | 2022-01-18T16:54:07Z | www.kswo.com | More charges filed in Comanche, Caddo county chase and shooting | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/18/more-charges-filed-comanche-caddo-county-chase-shooting/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/01/18/more-charges-filed-comanche-caddo-county-chase-shooting/ |
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