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LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton’s United Way is trying to reach this years $1.25 million campaign goal in the next couple of weeks and they need your help.
The group is about $99,000 away from reaching that goal.
They will have one last push starting Monday, Feb.14, until Feb. 28 where they ask everyone in the community ... | 2022-02-09T23:10:57Z | www.kswo.com | United Way works to reach million dollar goal | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/09/united-way-works-reach-million-dollar-goal/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/09/united-way-works-reach-million-dollar-goal/ |
Daniel Pae has been chosen to be one of two leaders for a national criminal justice reform council.(Oklahoma House of Representatives)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - An Oklahoma State Representative from Lawton has been chosen to lead a national Criminal Justice Reform Advisory Council.
Rep. Daniel Pae was chosen by the Millen... | 2022-02-09T23:41:18Z | www.kswo.com | Rep. Pae chosen for national criminal justice reform council | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/09/rep-pae-chosen-national-criminal-justice-reform-council/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/09/rep-pae-chosen-national-criminal-justice-reform-council/ |
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - Thursday, Feb. 10, the City of Altus will host their Spring Small Business Expo, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The expo is a vendor fair featuring businesses from military spouses and the Altus Air Force Base community.
The event gives residents a chance to shop products made and sold right in Altus, w... | 2022-02-10T00:39:29Z | www.kswo.com | City of Altus hosts Small Business Expo | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/city-altus-hosts-small-business-expo/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/city-altus-hosts-small-business-expo/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - During the state of state address, Governor Kevin Stitt said he had goals for Oklahoma’s education system to be the best in the nation.
And to do that, he wants to put funding into the hands of students and teachers, not the systems.
”Oklahoma has a lot of great schools, but the results don’t lie... | 2022-02-10T00:39:35Z | www.kswo.com | Flower Mound superintendent responds to State of the State Address | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/flower-mound-superintendent-responds-state-state-address/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/flower-mound-superintendent-responds-state-state-address/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - In a check presentation to the Lawton Community foundation Wednesday, the Lawton Business Women’s organization publicly launched their endowed scholarship.
The organization has been offering scholarships to deserving students since the 70s, when it first launched the Nell Franklin Scholarship.
Si... | 2022-02-10T01:13:16Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Business Women launches endowed scholarship | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/lawton-business-women-launches-endowed-scholarship/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/lawton-business-women-launches-endowed-scholarship/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - We know COVID has impacted people’s lungs, but it has affected some hearts as well. Dr. Khurram Liaqat, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton, says the virus has impacted patients in three different phases. He says when COVID first hit, people with heart disease weren’t going ... | 2022-02-10T14:28:39Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: The impact COVID is having on hearts | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/medwatch-impact-covid-is-having-hearts/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/medwatch-impact-covid-is-having-hearts/ |
MAKENZIE'S OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Coyote Hunting
HOLLIS, Okla. (KSWO) -Coyotes can be hunted year round in Oklahoma.
And a couple of tournament hunters have proven there is truly an art to calling in predators.
It’s the latest edition of Makenzie’s Outdoor Adventures.
In rural Oklahoma, it’s common to hear the howls of a ... | 2022-02-10T18:02:56Z | www.kswo.com | MAKENZIE’S OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Calling for coyotes | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/makenzies-outdoor-adventures-calling-coyotes/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/makenzies-outdoor-adventures-calling-coyotes/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - A bill to phase out the 4.5% state portion of the grocery tax in Oklahoma has passed its first hurdle.
House Bill 3621 unanimously passed the House Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Finance Wednesday.
The bill would phase out the tax over three years, by lowering it to 3% on July 1... | 2022-02-10T19:32:51Z | www.kswo.com | Bill to eliminate Oklahoma grocery tax passes subcommittee | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/bill-eliminate-oklahoma-grocery-tax-passes-subcommittee/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/bill-eliminate-oklahoma-grocery-tax-passes-subcommittee/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Public Schools’ Apprenticeship, Internship and Mentorship (AIM) program is wrapping up this week.
It started in November with 16 high school students in the group.
Each student was paired with a mentor from an industry they’re interested in working in.
Thursday, students and mentors toured... | 2022-02-10T22:40:24Z | www.kswo.com | Apprenticeship, Internship and Mentorship program concludes this week | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/apprenticeship-internship-mentorship-program-concludes-this-week/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/apprenticeship-internship-mentorship-program-concludes-this-week/ |
Jesse Cross is featured as Thursday's Lawton Legend.(COURTESY)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Jesse Cross is Thursday’s, Feb. 10, Lawton Legend.
Cross was named Brig. Gen. in 2005.
He was the 50th Quartermaster General of the Army and Commandant for the Quartermaster School at Fort Lee in Virginia.
Cross was a recipient of the... | 2022-02-10T23:35:44Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Legends: Jessie Cross | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/lawton-legends-jessie-cross/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/10/lawton-legends-jessie-cross/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell talked about a new video interview series called “A look at Oklahoma CareerTech.”
A Look at Oklahoma CareerTech” will highlight current and former CareerTech students and showcase the state’s workforce development efforts.
Episodes can be found on the Lieuten... | 2022-02-11T01:09:06Z | www.kswo.com | Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell gives details on interview series | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/lt-gov-matt-pinnell-gives-details-interview-series/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/lt-gov-matt-pinnell-gives-details-interview-series/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton will soon have a one stop shop for buying and shooting guns.
A retail store located on Gore Boulevard is planning to move and not only sell guns but also build an indoor gun range.
Ares State Armory expects to start building the store and indoor gun range within the next year.
It’s been a ... | 2022-02-11T01:34:12Z | www.kswo.com | Firearm retailer bringing indoor gun range to Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/firearm-retailer-bringing-indoor-gun-range-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/firearm-retailer-bringing-indoor-gun-range-lawton/ |
Voters in Grandfield are voting on a proposition Tuesday regarding Public Service Company of Oklahoma.(KSWO)
By Alex Knapp and Tyler Boydston
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has approved a plan that would allow Public Service Company of Oklahoma to spread out the cost of last year’s wi... | 2022-02-11T16:49:56Z | www.kswo.com | OCC approves PSO plan; rate increase expected | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/occ-approves-pso-plan-rate-increase-expected/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/occ-approves-pso-plan-rate-increase-expected/ |
A fire that broke out near Highways 62 and 115 Friday afternoon was put out within an hour.(KSWO)
COMANCHE COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - Between five and ten acres of land were burned in a fire that broke out Friday in Comanche County.
The fire was reported around 2:15 p.m. just north of Highways 62 and 115.
The fire was out ... | 2022-02-11T22:18:40Z | www.kswo.com | Fire breaks out in Comanche County | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/fire-breaks-out-comanche-county/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/fire-breaks-out-comanche-county/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A part of the Lawton childcare community held a special ceremony on Friday, Feb. 11, as Children of Joy Learning Center cut the ribbon on their expanded building.
The center held a grand re-opening ceremony to thank it’s many families, employees and the community for the past 25 years.
Following ... | 2022-02-12T00:01:20Z | www.kswo.com | Children of Joy Learning Center cuts ribbon to building expansion | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/children-joy-learning-center-cuts-ribbon-building-expansion/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/children-joy-learning-center-cuts-ribbon-building-expansion/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Farmer’s Market ushered in a new era for their operations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The ribbon cutting and open house opened the doors for the market’s brand new facility on 4th Street.
The new building will allow them to hold consistent indoor and outdoor markets, and officials ... | 2022-02-12T00:01:33Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Farmer’s Market hosts open house for new facility | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/lawton-farmers-market-hosts-open-house-new-facility/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/11/lawton-farmers-market-hosts-open-house-new-facility/ |
JACKSON COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - As shooting sports popularity continues to grow in the Jackson County area, Altus leaders are working to build a facility for the community to enjoy the sports.
Students from Jackson County have won seven National FFA Championships in shooting since 2014.
There’s big passion for shooting ... | 2022-02-12T00:30:32Z | www.kswo.com | City of Altus, WOSC partnering for new shooting sports facility in Jackson Co. | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/12/city-altus-wosc-partnering-new-shooting-sports-facility-jackson-co/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/12/city-altus-wosc-partnering-new-shooting-sports-facility-jackson-co/ |
CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - Cache families got some much needed relief on Saturday as several organizations partnered to feed the community.
Volunteers provided boxes and bags full of food, including meat and non-perishable items, to anyone needing a helping hand.
All they had to do was show up and pop the trunk.
The giveawa... | 2022-02-13T03:53:35Z | www.kswo.com | Cache food giveaway feeds families in need Saturday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/13/cache-food-giveaway-feeds-families-need-saturday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/13/cache-food-giveaway-feeds-families-need-saturday/ |
MEDICINE PARK, Okla. (KSWO) - Dozens of people jumped into freezing cold water on Saturday for the Polar Plunge in Medicine Park.
The highly anticipated tradition kicks off each year with splash.
It was postponed last weekend due to thin ice on Bath Lake.
According to Charley Wright, who is also known as Santa Claus in... | 2022-02-13T03:53:41Z | www.kswo.com | Tradition continues with Polar Plunge in Medicine Park | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/13/tradition-continues-with-polar-plunge-medicine-park/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/13/tradition-continues-with-polar-plunge-medicine-park/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Many people gathered at Fort Sill for the inaugural Buffalo Soldier Run Saturday morning.
It commemorated Black History Month and the contributions of Buffalo Soldiers to Fort-Sill.
Women, men, children and even pets lined up in front of the three mile track.
Some walked, jogged or ran and throug... | 2022-02-13T16:34:03Z | www.kswo.com | Fort Sill hosts inaugural Buffalo Soldier run | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/13/fort-sill-hosts-inaugural-buffalo-soldier-run/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/13/fort-sill-hosts-inaugural-buffalo-soldier-run/ |
APACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 59-year-old woman from Apache.
According to police, Wanda Fowler was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue knit sweater with a dark blue or black jacket on W. Apache Trail Road around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11.
Police said she has a disability and is... | 2022-02-13T21:05:48Z | www.kswo.com | Silver Alert issued for missing woman from Apache | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/13/silver-alert-issued-missing-woman-apache/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/13/silver-alert-issued-missing-woman-apache/ |
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - The Fletcher Peace Officers and Comanche County Deputies de-escalated a situation in which a man suffered from a mental health crisis Sunday evening.
At around 5 p.m., officers were called to a home in Fletcher where an elderly man was discharging a pistol.
Authorities established an incident c... | 2022-02-14T04:50:10Z | www.kswo.com | Fletcher Peace Officers, Comanche Co. deputies de-escalate mental health crisis | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/fletcher-peace-officers-comanche-co-deputies-de-escalate-mental-health-crisis/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/fletcher-peace-officers-comanche-co-deputies-de-escalate-mental-health-crisis/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - A few lucky kids are honing their golf skills by playing in the Junior League presented by Under Armour right here in southwest Oklahoma.
From 7-years-old to 17-years-old, they all have something in common: the love for the game.
Eli Seals and Sean Hardin are 16th and 34th in the world in their a... | 2022-02-14T04:50:16Z | www.kswo.com | Kids play in Under Armour Junior League in southwest Oklahoma | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/kids-play-under-armour-junior-league-southwest-oklahoma/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/kids-play-under-armour-junior-league-southwest-oklahoma/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As you know, this month is heart month. It’s a time where a focus is placed on our hearts and their health, but at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, they’re focused on hearts every day of the year. CCMH and its Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton is the only comprehensive heart program... | 2022-02-14T15:11:16Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: Heart and Vascular Center’s heart for patients remains constant as technology improves | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/medwatch-heart-vascular-centers-heart-patients-remains-constant-technology-improves/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/medwatch-heart-vascular-centers-heart-patients-remains-constant-technology-improves/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Think Ability in Duncan is busy this Valentine’s Day as they’re doing their 4th annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser. Think Ability is a not-for-profit organization that teaches people with developmental disabilities living skills.
They’ve been making and delivering floral arraignments as they got 1... | 2022-02-14T16:42:12Z | www.kswo.com | Community shows love to Valentine’s Day fundraiser | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/community-shows-love-valentines-day-fundraiser/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/community-shows-love-valentines-day-fundraiser/ |
CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - One person was injured in a crash in Caddo County Sunday.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, it happened around 2:45 p.m. on Highways 58 and 152, just over 4 miles north of Alfalfa when the driver of a 2009 Chevy 1500 was heading north on Highway 58 and went off the road to the right... | 2022-02-14T18:09:03Z | www.kswo.com | One in critical condition after Caddo County crash | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/one-critical-condition-after-caddo-county-crash/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/one-critical-condition-after-caddo-county-crash/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A fire that broke out near a substation Monday morning knocked out power for hundreds of people in Comanche County.
The fire broke out just after 10 a.m. on SE 60th St. and was under control by 10:30.
An outage map shows power out for more than 1,600 people from Flower Mound Road to NE 120th Stre... | 2022-02-14T18:09:09Z | www.kswo.com | Power out for hundreds after fire in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/power-out-hundreds-after-fire-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/power-out-hundreds-after-fire-lawton/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has named a new member to the Oklahoma State Board of Education.
Sarah Lepak’s appointment needs to be confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate.
She would replace Bill Flanagan of Congressional District 2, who resigned from the position.
“I am pleased to nominat... | 2022-02-14T22:42:54Z | www.kswo.com | Gov. Stitt names new member to state board of education | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/gov-stitt-names-new-member-state-board-education/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/gov-stitt-names-new-member-state-board-education/ |
Near GOTEBO, Okla. (KSWO) - One person was taken to a hospital after a crash in Kiowa County Monday.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, around 6:49 a.m., a 2000 Jeep heading east on Highway 9 hit a deer, then went off the road.
OHP said the driver then overcorrected, going back onto the road, and then flipped th... | 2022-02-15T00:13:59Z | www.kswo.com | One injured in Kiowa County crash | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/one-injured-kiowa-county-crash/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/14/one-injured-kiowa-county-crash/ |
Winter weather not out of the question for parts of Texoma Thursday morning
For tonight, clear skies and not as cold with overnight lows falling into the mid-to-upper 30s. Winds will be out of the southeast at 5-15 mph.
On Tuesday, near critical-to-critical fire weather conditions for Texoma with mild afternoon highs t... | 2022-02-15T00:39:36Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Critical fire danger tomorrow ahead of possible severe storms late Wednesday night | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/7news-first-alert-weather-critical-fire-danger-tomorrow-ahead-possible-severe-storms-late-wednesday-night/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/7news-first-alert-weather-critical-fire-danger-tomorrow-ahead-possible-severe-storms-late-wednesday-night/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - ”Public service announcement for all you parents out there that think it’s okay for your child to decide if they want to be a girl or boy,” McGuire said. “Whatever ridiculous *** pronoun you can come up with.”
Velma Alma Public School Board member Andy McGuire also had words for those who believe... | 2022-02-15T04:47:28Z | www.kswo.com | Velma school board member goes viral on Tik Tok | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/velma-school-board-member-goes-viral-tik-tok/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/velma-school-board-member-goes-viral-tik-tok/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - One woman was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after a crash in Lawton.
It happened on southeast 38th Street and Lee before 4 p.m.
Our photographer on scene said the woman appeared to have veered off the road, crashing through a mailbox before going down the ditch and hitting the culvert.
S... | 2022-02-15T06:18:44Z | www.kswo.com | One person injured after wreck on Lee | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/one-person-injured-after-wreck-lee/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/one-person-injured-after-wreck-lee/ |
A bill to approve an additional $30m in funds for roads and bridges in Oklahoma passed a subcommittee this week.(KXII)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - An Oklahoma House subcommittee has approved a bill that would give an additional $30 million in appropriations to fixing roads and bridges in the state.
House Bill 3318, w... | 2022-02-15T20:02:52Z | www.kswo.com | House subcommittee approves additional $30m for roads, bridges | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/house-subcommittee-approves-additional-30m-roads-bridges/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/house-subcommittee-approves-additional-30m-roads-bridges/ |
Lawton Police and Lawton Fire Department were called to a crash involving a car and a pedestrian Monday night.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle in Lawton Monday night has since died.
Lawton Police confirmed the death Tuesday afternoon.
The victim’s identity has not been released pending next... | 2022-02-15T20:03:00Z | www.kswo.com | Pedestrian hit by car in Lawton dies from injuries | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/pedestrian-hit-by-car-lawton-dies-injuries/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/pedestrian-hit-by-car-lawton-dies-injuries/ |
Aaron Stone(Oklahoma Department of Corrections)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - An inmate at the Lawton Correctional Facility has been charged for his cell mate’s murder.
Aaron Stone has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of contraband by an inmate.
According to court documents, around 1:28 a.m. on Sept. 6, 20... | 2022-02-15T23:32:14Z | www.kswo.com | Inmate charged with cell mate’s murder at Lawton Correctional Facility | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/inmate-charged-with-cell-mates-murder-lawton-correctional-facility/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/inmate-charged-with-cell-mates-murder-lawton-correctional-facility/ |
LAWTON, Okla. - Workers have continued to repair the north wing of MacArthur High School after a flood took place.
The Saturday following the winter storm, a water mainline broke in the second story of the wing, causing up to five inches of water to cover the floors.
A water extraction team immediately got to work on t... | 2022-02-16T00:39:13Z | www.kswo.com | MacArthur High School cleans up after watermain break | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/macarthur-high-school-cleans-up-after-watermain-break/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/15/macarthur-high-school-cleans-up-after-watermain-break/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Cameron University will hold graduation fairs for students who plan to participate in Commencement.
The fairs will be held at both CU-Duncan and Lawton main campus.
Duncan’s graduation fair will be from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at the Learning Resource Center.
From 8:30 a.m. ... | 2022-02-16T03:44:49Z | www.kswo.com | Cameron University prepares students for graduation, announces commencements dates | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/cameron-university-prepares-students-graduation-announces-commencements-dates/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/cameron-university-prepares-students-graduation-announces-commencements-dates/ |
Charles Whitlow is featured for Lawton Legends.(COURTESY)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Charles Whitlow is Tuesday’s, Feb. 15 Lawton Legend.
Whitlow was a pastor at Union Baptist Church for over 44 years and was a humanitarian.
He worked at Lawton Public Schools from 1976 to 1994 as a teacher and a counselor.
Whitlow founded ... | 2022-02-16T03:44:57Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Legends: Charles Whitlow | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/lawton-legends-charles-whitlow/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/lawton-legends-charles-whitlow/ |
Judge sentences Charles Haliburton after he's found guilty in sexual assault case.(Comanche County Detention Center)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the sexual assault of a teenager.
Charles Haliburton was found guilty of lewd acts with a child under 16.
He sexually ass... | 2022-02-16T04:06:33Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton man sentenced in sexual assault case | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/lawton-man-sentenced-sexual-assault-case/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/lawton-man-sentenced-sexual-assault-case/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Abortion providers in Oklahoma said they’re continuing to see a dramatic increase in women traveling from Texas.
Two Oklahoma-based providers said they’ve seen an influx in the number of women coming from Texas.
Officials with the organization Trust Women said the company’s Oklahoma City clinic w... | 2022-02-16T04:06:39Z | www.kswo.com | Oklahoma abortion providers see rise in Texas patients | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/oklahoma-abortion-providers-see-rise-texas-patients/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/oklahoma-abortion-providers-see-rise-texas-patients/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton fire crews were called to house fire in the one thousand block of fifth street Wednesday morning.
Crews were called out to the scene, which is located directly next door to the Mattie Beal Home, around 3:15 Wednesday morning. One witness tells us that he saw flames before fire crews arrive... | 2022-02-16T12:55:35Z | www.kswo.com | LFD called to house fire next door to Mattie Beal Home | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/lfd-called-house-fire-next-door-mattie-beal-home/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/lfd-called-house-fire-next-door-mattie-beal-home/ |
A fire broke out in Geronimo around 9:45 a.m. Wednesday.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Crews were called out Wednesday morning to fight a wildfire that sparked in Geronimo.
The call came in around 9:45 a.m. near Sheridan and Burk Roads, just west of I-44.
Our photographer at the scene said crews had the fire contained a... | 2022-02-16T17:31:41Z | www.kswo.com | Crews fight wildfire in Geronimo | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/crews-fighting-wildfire-geronimo/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/crews-fighting-wildfire-geronimo/ |
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs(Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Facebook)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma is now the number one state in the U.S. for veterans per capita to receive federal, service-connected disability benefits.
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs made the announcement We... | 2022-02-16T17:32:13Z | www.kswo.com | Oklahoma is number one for veterans to receive disability benefits | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/oklahoma-is-number-one-veterans-receive-disability-benefits/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/oklahoma-is-number-one-veterans-receive-disability-benefits/ |
Senate Bill 1568, authored by Senator Michael Brooks of Oklahoma City, passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee by a unanimous vote.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - A bill in Oklahoma has made it out of committee that would add to the list of crimes that require an offender to register under the Mary Rippy Violent C... | 2022-02-16T18:59:39Z | www.kswo.com | Bill focused on violent crime offenders passes Oklahoma House | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/bill-focused-violent-crime-offenders-passes-oklahoma-house/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/bill-focused-violent-crime-offenders-passes-oklahoma-house/ |
Dr. Corey Finch(Courtesy Photo)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Dr. Corey D. Finch to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board.
Dr. Finch will take the spot left by the resignation of Stanley Hupfeld.
Finch, currently the chief medical officer of Long Term Care Specialists, is a family ... | 2022-02-16T19:00:05Z | www.kswo.com | Gov. Stitt appoints doctor to Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/gov-stitt-appoints-doctor-oklahoma-health-care-authority-board/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/gov-stitt-appoints-doctor-oklahoma-health-care-authority-board/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The Stephens County Coin Club is inviting the public out to their 53rd annual coin show.
The event is set for Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19. On Friday it will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Stephens County Fairgrounds.
There will be several ... | 2022-02-16T20:29:28Z | www.kswo.com | 53rd annual coin show set for Friday, Saturday in Duncan | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/53rd-annual-coin-show-set-friday-saturday-duncan/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/53rd-annual-coin-show-set-friday-saturday-duncan/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Students at MacArthur High School held their own pageant on Wednesday, complete with a talent competition.
The annual Mr. MHS program was held on Feb. 16, and featured a number of boys from the 2022 Senior class.
The student council holds the program every year, to highlight the Senior boys and t... | 2022-02-16T23:32:10Z | www.kswo.com | MacArthur High School hosts Mr. MHS Contest | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/macarthur-high-school-hosts-mr-mhs-contest/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/macarthur-high-school-hosts-mr-mhs-contest/ |
Maximum wind chills in the teens and low 20s Thursday afternoon
For tonight, showers and thunderstorms will become widespread along and ahead of a potent cold front and the associated upper-level low. Storms will start up around 9:00 pm in western counties and spread across all of Texoma into the overnight hours. Sever... | 2022-02-17T01:02:49Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Few severe storms overnight with the chance for winter weather tomorrow morning | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/7news-first-alert-weather-few-severe-storms-overnight-with-chance-winter-weather-tomorrow-morning/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/16/7news-first-alert-weather-few-severe-storms-overnight-with-chance-winter-weather-tomorrow-morning/ |
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Memories and love are pouring out of the Elgin community for a beloved staff member from Elgin Public Schools who passed away last week.
A gentle giant and protector. That’s how friends and colleagues are describing Elgin’s long time athletic trainer Dan Talavera who passed away at only 52-years-o... | 2022-02-17T01:03:14Z | www.kswo.com | Friends remember beloved Elgin Public Schools’ athletic trainer | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/friends-remember-beloved-elgin-public-schools-athletic-trainer/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/friends-remember-beloved-elgin-public-schools-athletic-trainer/ |
William Patterson is featured as a Lawton Legend.(COURTESY)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - William Patterson is Wednesday’s, Jan. 16 Lawton Legend.
He was the first principal of Dunbar Consolidated School and Douglass School and served until he died.
Douglass school became accredited under Patterson’s tenure.
He was a civic le... | 2022-02-17T01:03:21Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Legends: William Patterson | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/lawton-legends-william-patterson/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/lawton-legends-william-patterson/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - During heart month, we’ve heard local cardiologists tell us eating healthy and exercising is important, but one said people need to be careful when choosing a diet because it may have long-term effects.
Doctor Bassam Saliba, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center, says the KETO diet, whi... | 2022-02-17T15:02:35Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: Cardiologist says to do research before pick popular diets | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/medwatch-cardiologist-says-do-research-before-pick-popular-diets/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/medwatch-cardiologist-says-do-research-before-pick-popular-diets/ |
18-year-old Johnny Sapcut of Elgin was arrested for a murder that took place in Indian County.(Comanche County Detention Center)
COMANCHE COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - Court documents are shining a light on new details in a murder case from Comanche County.
According to an affidavit, a distress call went out to the Comanche N... | 2022-02-17T23:52:53Z | www.kswo.com | Court documents: Sapcut accused of killing grandmother | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/court-documents-sapcut-accused-killing-grandmother/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/court-documents-sapcut-accused-killing-grandmother/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Every year Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom holds an annual art contest, with special entries for each age group.
Annalise Pulaski, a kindergartener at Hugh Bish Elementary, won first place this year in her age division for her coloring page entry.
This year’s theme was Find Your Future in Agricultur... | 2022-02-17T23:53:05Z | www.kswo.com | Elementary Student earns art award | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/elementary-student-earns-art-award/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/elementary-student-earns-art-award/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - For the first time in a few years, students at Lawton High School held a school-wide talent show on Thursday, Feb. 17.
Although the show used to be annual, LHS students took to the stage with entertaining results on Thursday.
The event featured singers, dancers and a group of xylophone players.
T... | 2022-02-17T23:53:11Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton High School hosts talent show | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/lawton-high-school-hosts-talent-show/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/17/lawton-high-school-hosts-talent-show/ |
Another winter storm eyeing Texoma by the middle of next week
For tonight, an area of high pressure builds in allowing winds to relax and skies to become clear. Overnight lows will fall into the mid-teens.
On Friday, lots of sunshine and the start of our next warming trend. Highs will top out in the low-to-mid 50s and ... | 2022-02-18T01:19:22Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Make outdoor plans for the upcoming weekend | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/7news-first-alert-weather-make-outdoor-plans-upcoming-weekend/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/7news-first-alert-weather-make-outdoor-plans-upcoming-weekend/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On Thursday, the Lawton Food Bank reached out to send some extra love and care for some members of the Lawton community.
They distributed over 200 Senior Boxes which included foods and goods like canned meats and cereals.
The boxes are aimed at helping area seniors at least 60 years of age and li... | 2022-02-18T01:19:35Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Food Bank distributes Senior Boxes | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/lawton-food-bank-distributes-senior-boxes/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/lawton-food-bank-distributes-senior-boxes/ |
The Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office has reported that a man has been arrested in connection with a burglary in early October near Nicollet.(Source: Associated Press)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A death at the Lawton Correctional Facility is currently under investigation.
Prison officials said an inmate was found unresponsi... | 2022-02-18T04:24:59Z | www.kswo.com | Death Lawton Correctional Facility under investigation | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/death-lawton-correctional-facility-under-investigation/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/death-lawton-correctional-facility-under-investigation/ |
Army Emergency Relief helps soldiers through tough financial times((Source: Facebook, Army Emergency Relief))
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill’s Army Emergency Relief Campaign is set to kick off in March.
Soldiers and government civilians can contribute to the campaign from March 1 through May 13 by filing out donat... | 2022-02-18T16:59:56Z | www.kswo.com | Army Emergency Relief campaign starts March 1 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/army-emergency-relief-campaign-starts-march-1/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/army-emergency-relief-campaign-starts-march-1/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - Two bills currently in the Oklahoma Legislature are trying to address how protective orders are handled in the state.
An Oklahoma attorney said the way the protective orders law is currently written, it only applies to intimate partners and family members who live together.
The bill in the... | 2022-02-18T17:00:03Z | www.kswo.com | Bills addressing protective orders filed in Oklahoma Legislature | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/bills-addressing-protective-orders-filed-oklahoma-legislature/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/bills-addressing-protective-orders-filed-oklahoma-legislature/ |
Richard Smith was found guilty Friday in the death of Angel Conner.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A man has been found guilty in a Lawton murder.
A jury returned Friday morning with a verdict in the trial of Richard Smith.
He was convicted on all charges in connection to the 2020 murder of Angel Conner, who was statione... | 2022-02-18T18:14:10Z | www.kswo.com | Richard Smith found guilty in 2020 Lawton murder | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/richard-smith-found-guilty-2020-lawton-murder/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/richard-smith-found-guilty-2020-lawton-murder/ |
A house fire broke out in the town of Comanche in Stephens County Friday morning.(Comanche Volunteer Fire Department)
COMANCHE, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche Volunteer Fire Department put out a fire at a house Friday morning.
It happened before 9 a.m. Friday near 5th and Church.
According to the fire chief, there was power t... | 2022-02-18T19:01:49Z | www.kswo.com | Fire breaks out at abandoned home in Comanche | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/fire-breaks-out-abandoned-home-comanche/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/fire-breaks-out-abandoned-home-comanche/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - After years away due to the pandemic, the Arts for All Festival is set to return to Lawton later this year.
On Friday, event organizers held a special luncheon to kickoff festivities.
The event had been reduced and postponed over the course of the pandemic, but now they’re ready to bring the fun ... | 2022-02-19T00:23:10Z | www.kswo.com | Arts for All hosts luncheon for festival kick-off | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/arts-all-hosts-luncheon-festival-kick-off/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/arts-all-hosts-luncheon-festival-kick-off/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - We’re hearing from former Lawton City Councilman Caleb Davis who was found not guilty in an embezzlement trial yesterday.
Davis was accused of embezzling $6000 from a man who tried to donate to an organization in 2017.
Jurors heard from twelve witnesses over the course of the trial.
Davis said ul... | 2022-02-19T00:23:16Z | www.kswo.com | Former Lawton city councilman speaks out after jury finds him not guilty in trial | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/former-lawton-city-councilman-speaks-out-after-jury-finds-him-not-guilty-trial/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/former-lawton-city-councilman-speaks-out-after-jury-finds-him-not-guilty-trial/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Several parking spaces at the Central Plaza have been set aside to honor the community’s veterans.
Three parking spaces were dedicated Friday for purple heart recipients, in recognition of their sacrifice for the country.
The signage was placed in conjunction with members of the Military Order of... | 2022-02-19T00:23:36Z | www.kswo.com | Purple Heart parking implemented at Central Plaza | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/purple-heart-parking-implemented-central-plaza/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/18/purple-heart-parking-implemented-central-plaza/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Over 100 quilts are on display at the Great Plains Coliseum this weekend for the Color Explosion quilt show.
The Wichita Mountain Quilt Club is hosting the event, which features live sewing demonstrations.
Attendees can also take part in short quilting lessons taught by Prairie Nations.
Proceeds ... | 2022-02-19T00:23:49Z | www.kswo.com | Wichita Mountain Quilt Club hosts Color Explosion show | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/wichita-mountain-quilt-club-hosts-color-explosion-show/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/wichita-mountain-quilt-club-hosts-color-explosion-show/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s a bittersweet day at Lawton Animal Welfare, where the superintendent is retiring after more than ten years.
In Russell Anderson’s 11 years at Lawton Animal Welfare, he and his staff have saved the lives of an estimated 40,000 animals. Over the least decade, Anderson’s team has turned what us... | 2022-02-19T00:27:31Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Animal Welfare superintendent retires after 11 years | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/lawton-animal-welfare-superintendent-retires-after-11-years/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/lawton-animal-welfare-superintendent-retires-after-11-years/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Horace Mann Elementary students in Duncan have been rising to the occasion during their Soaring to Serve Food Drive.
Students donated more than 7,100 items which be distributed across the community.
More than 4,500 of those items were collected on Friday.
Lara Morgan’s 4th grade class will be get... | 2022-02-19T01:53:41Z | www.kswo.com | Horace Mann Elementary wraps up Kindness Week | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/horace-mann-elementary-wraps-up-kindness-week/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/horace-mann-elementary-wraps-up-kindness-week/ |
Valree Wynn is featured as a Lawton Legend(COURTESY)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Valree Wynn is Friday’s, Feb. 18 Lawton Legend.
Wynn was an educator who taught at Douglass.
She was the first black teacher at Lawton High School and Cameron University. Wynn was also the first to serve on the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Col... | 2022-02-19T01:53:47Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Legends: Valree Wynn | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/lawton-legends-valree-wynn/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/lawton-legends-valree-wynn/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Every year, the Marie Detty Youth and Family Services Center brings all their staff together to celebrate a special occasion.
And this year, they chose to go all out in honor of Black History Month.
The group held a luncheon on Friday morning and community members were able to learn a bit of Blac... | 2022-02-19T01:53:53Z | www.kswo.com | Marie Detty New Directions holds Black History Month luncheon | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/marie-detty-new-directions-holds-black-history-month-luncheon/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/marie-detty-new-directions-holds-black-history-month-luncheon/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department welcomed in its newest group of officers in a graduation ceremony Friday afternoon.
Eight new members were sworn in Friday, joining in the department’s service of the community.
A new patrol officer, Zaria Jesse, spoke on what today’s ceremony meant for her.
“it means... | 2022-02-19T06:29:01Z | www.kswo.com | New officers graduate into Lawton Police Department | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/new-officers-graduate-into-lawton-police-department/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/19/new-officers-graduate-into-lawton-police-department/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Calling all actors and singers, the Lawton Ballet Theatre held auditions for their spring musical.
Folks came out this morning for the second round of auditions for Freaky Friday: the Musical.
It tells the story of a mother and daughter who don’t get along.
When the pair switch bodies, they find ... | 2022-02-20T17:29:36Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Ballet Theatre holds auditions for spring musical | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/20/lawton-ballet-theatre-holds-auditions-spring-musical/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/20/lawton-ballet-theatre-holds-auditions-spring-musical/ |
Shizoku Burgess, owner and chef at Burgess Grill, is celebrating 60 years in business and her 95th birthday.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton restaurant owner is turning 95 and celebrating 60 years in business.
Sixty years ago, Burgess Grill’s doors opened here in Lawton.
95-year-old Shizuko Burgess can still be found i... | 2022-02-21T02:42:54Z | www.kswo.com | Owner of Burgess Grill celebrates 95th birthday, 60 years in business | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/owner-burgess-grill-celebrates-95th-birthday-60-years-business/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/owner-burgess-grill-celebrates-95th-birthday-60-years-business/ |
WILSON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Wilson Police Department is searching for a man who they say shot an officer early Sunday morning.
Officials said around 3:30 a.m., an officer was patrolling an area behind the school near the football field when he noticed a white male wearing dark clothing.
According to police, when he stop... | 2022-02-21T02:43:09Z | www.kswo.com | Wilson Police Department searching for man who shot officer | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/wilson-police-department-searching-man-who-shot-officer/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/wilson-police-department-searching-man-who-shot-officer/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Starting Monday, the Lawton Public Library will be hosting the Craft Supply Swap.
When you drop off new or gently used craft supplies this week, Monday through Friday, you’ll receive a “swap ticket.”
Then bring the ticket back next Monday, Feb. 28 from 6-7 p.m. to browse and take home craft suppl... | 2022-02-21T05:44:21Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Public Library kicking off Craft Supply Swap Monday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/lawton-public-library-kicking-off-craft-supply-swap-monday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/lawton-public-library-kicking-off-craft-supply-swap-monday/ |
BOISE CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the murder of a Texas man in Oklahoma over the weekend.
At around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Cimarron County dispatch received a report of a shooting.
First responders found 34-year-old Eric Ortega of Perryton, Texas with a gunshot wound.
H... | 2022-02-21T05:44:27Z | www.kswo.com | OSBI investigating weekend murder of Texas man | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/osbi-investigating-weekend-murder-texas-man/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/osbi-investigating-weekend-murder-texas-man/ |
A fire off of I-44 near Fletcher Monday morning caused crews to shut down a ramp due to visibility concerns.(KSWO)
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - Several fire departments were called out to a fire along I-44 Monday morning.
The exit 63 off-ramp was closed for a while due to the grass fire, which caused smoke to cover the roa... | 2022-02-21T16:27:04Z | www.kswo.com | Fire off I-44 near Fletcher shuts down ramp | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/fire-off-i-44-near-fletcher-shuts-down-ramp/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/fire-off-i-44-near-fletcher-shuts-down-ramp/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Public Library is hosting an event for spring cleaning.
Starting Monday, Feb. 21, and going through Friday, Feb. 25, the library will host Craft Swap.
At the event, residents will be able to take their unused crafting supplies, and exchange them for a ticket.
Then on Monday, Feb. 28, t... | 2022-02-21T22:36:15Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Public Library hosts Craft Swap | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/lawton-public-library-hosts-craft-swap/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/lawton-public-library-hosts-craft-swap/ |
Lawton Legends presents Eugene Owens.(COURTESY)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Dr. Eugene Owens is Monday’s, Feb. 21, Lawton Legend.
He was Lawton’s first black physician who a community and civil rights leader.
Owens served on the Oklahoma State Board of Health from 1963 - 1979.
He worked to integrate Lawton and was president... | 2022-02-22T00:06:49Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Legends: Eugene Owens | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/lawton-legends-eugene-owens/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/21/lawton-legends-eugene-owens/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department is having tryouts this weekend, so if you’re someone who is willing able to serve and protect our community, listen up.
These tryouts that LPD will have this weekend will allow anyone who is serious about becoming one of Lawton’s finest to toss their hat into the ring... | 2022-02-22T01:42:53Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Police Department searches for new officers | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/22/lawton-police-department-searches-new-officers/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/22/lawton-police-department-searches-new-officers/ |
The proposed bill would see starting pay for OHP troopers rise to $54,000 a year.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - At the state capitol, lawmakers are pushing for a 35% pay raise for Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers.
The House Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Public Safety approved legislation for the pay raise M... | 2022-02-22T18:33:10Z | www.kswo.com | Lawmakers pushing for pay raise for Oklahoma Highway Patrol | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/22/lawmakers-pushing-pay-raise-oklahoma-highway-patrol/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/22/lawmakers-pushing-pay-raise-oklahoma-highway-patrol/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Comanche County Hospital Authority has agreed to pay $550,000 to the United States over civil penalty claims.
According to U.S. Attorney Robert Troester, the claims are related to prescriptions for non-opioid Schedule II Controlled Substances.
Troester said under the Comprehensive Drug Abuse ... | 2022-02-22T20:01:30Z | www.kswo.com | Comanche County Hospital Authority, doctors to pay $550K over prescription claims | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/22/comanche-county-hospital-authority-doctors-pay-550k-over-prescription-claims/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/22/comanche-county-hospital-authority-doctors-pay-550k-over-prescription-claims/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - I’ve talked to superintendents in the area, and when it comes to schools closing for a winter storm, they have both said they put the safety of students, staff and parents first.
Duncan Public Schools Superintendent Tom Deighan said he and the administration met this morning to discuss going remo... | 2022-02-23T00:39:57Z | www.kswo.com | Schools in southwest Oklahoma prepare for upcoming winter storm | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/schools-southwest-oklahoma-prepare-upcoming-winter-storm/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/schools-southwest-oklahoma-prepare-upcoming-winter-storm/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Marie Detty Youth and Family Services Center in Duncan is hosting a Human Trafficking Training event this week.
Executive Director Kerrie Mathews said there will be guest speakers covering the signs of human trafficking.
The event will be from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24 at Con... | 2022-02-23T02:12:31Z | www.kswo.com | Marie Detty Youth and Family Services raises human trafficking awareness | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/marie-detty-youth-family-services-raises-human-trafficking-awareness/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/marie-detty-youth-family-services-raises-human-trafficking-awareness/ |
By Alex Rosa-Figueroa and Natascha Mercadante
LAWTON, Okla. - The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce held a book lecture in recognition of Black History Month.
MacArthur High School teacher Kimberly Jones co-authored a book with Jonathan Burgess, which highlights the overlooked history of African Americans’ role in t... | 2022-02-23T05:17:20Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton teacher co-authors national book | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/lawton-teacher-co-authors-national-book/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/lawton-teacher-co-authors-national-book/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - People who have wounds that won’t heal and have visited their doctor about the matter - and are still having problems - go to Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics for specialized treatment.
Kristina Kriz, a case manager at the center, said after a doctor refer... | 2022-02-23T15:56:44Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: Wound Care Center helping heal more than just wounds | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/medwatch-wound-care-center-helping-heal-more-than-just-wounds/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/medwatch-wound-care-center-helping-heal-more-than-just-wounds/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) is cancelling all services for today due to the winter weather, and passengers can expect changes to the schedule Thursday, Feb. 24, as well.
LATS officials said Thursday’s services will be delayed until 12 p.m., depending on the weather.
More information can... | 2022-02-23T23:31:40Z | www.kswo.com | LATS to delay services due to inclement weather | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/lats-delay-services-due-inclement-weather/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/lats-delay-services-due-inclement-weather/ |
Lawton Legends: Leila Barfield
Leila Barfield is featured as a Lawton Legend.(COURTESY)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - In honor of Black History Month, Leila Barfield is featured as a Lawton Legend.
She is from Atlanta and worked on voter registration drives with Martin Luther King and came to Lawton in 1970
She was the first ... | 2022-02-24T01:04:05Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Legends: Leila Barfield | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/lawton-legends-leila-barfield/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/23/lawton-legends-leila-barfield/ |
Comanche County Livestock Show takes place at the Coliseum
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Saddle and Sirloin Club’s Livestock Premium Sale kicks off Friday evening.
The Comanche County Livestock Show begins at 5 p.m. at the Comanche County Fairgrounds.
The sale is an opportunity to recognize, celebrate and support the work... | 2022-02-26T15:47:11Z | www.kswo.com | Comanche County Livestock Show takes place at the Coliseum | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/25/comanche-county-livestock-show-takes-place-coliseum/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/25/comanche-county-livestock-show-takes-place-coliseum/ |
Lyndsay Brock was last seen at the Lawton Salvation Army.(Courtesy Photo)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Police are asking for the public’s help to find a woman who went missing this week.
21-year-old Lyndsay Brock was last seen leaving the Salvation Army to go for a walk.
She is 5′9″ with brown hair and blue eyes, and ... | 2022-02-26T15:47:53Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Police looking for missing woman | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/25/lawton-police-looking-missing-woman/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/25/lawton-police-looking-missing-woman/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - A Duncan woman saved a couple out of Kansas from falling victim to a scam which would have cost them several thousand dollars.
Angela Jackson said a man came in to her job to cash a check, but when she called the bank to verify funds, there was a Stop Pay on the check.
She called the couple who w... | 2022-02-26T15:48:54Z | www.kswo.com | Duncan woman warns people about lottery scam | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/26/duncan-woman-warns-people-about-lottery-scam/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/26/duncan-woman-warns-people-about-lottery-scam/ |
Jesse Davenport is featured as a Lawton Legend.(COURTESY)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Jesse Davenport is Friday’s, Feb. 25, Lawton Legend.
Davenport was senior pastor at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church for 28 years and was a civil rights and religious leader as well a humanitarian.
He has helped with several ministries... | 2022-02-26T15:49:13Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Legends: Jesse Davenport | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/26/lawton-legends-jesse-davenport/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/26/lawton-legends-jesse-davenport/ |
Lawton Police Department delays tryouts due to weather and releases details about how to tryout.
LAWTON, Okla. - While practice try-outs for the Lawton Police Department (LPD) were slated for Feb. 25, sleet and snow has delayed tryouts.
LPD announced new dates for the tryouts which will be held on March 4, 19 and 25. T... | 2022-02-26T15:49:19Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Police Department delays tryouts due to weather | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/26/lawton-police-department-delays-tryouts-due-weather/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/26/lawton-police-department-delays-tryouts-due-weather/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - After 36 years, 6 months, and 26 days, the Lawton Police Department’s senior-most officer is retiring.
Sgt. Daniel Breaden is leaving the department on Feb. 28 and on Friday, Feb. 25, he upheld the long-standing tradition of ringing the bell in front of the LPD headquarters.
Breaden said he has 1... | 2022-02-26T15:49:48Z | www.kswo.com | Senior-most officer at Lawton Police Department retires | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/26/senior-most-officer-lawton-police-department-retires/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/26/senior-most-officer-lawton-police-department-retires/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Congressmen from Oklahoma are speaking out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“The Russian invasion of Ukraine is an unprovoked naked act of aggression that is eerily reminiscent of what the world witnessed almost a century ago in the 1930s. The world was slow to unite to confront aggression i... | 2022-02-26T18:09:15Z | www.kswo.com | Lawmakers from Oklahoma address Russian invasion of Ukraine | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/24/lawmakers-oklahoma-address-russian-invasion-ukraine/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/24/lawmakers-oklahoma-address-russian-invasion-ukraine/ |
U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin announces Senate run
The announcement comes following Senator Jim Inhofe's announcement that he plans to retire.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A United States Representative says he plans to run for Senate following Jim Inhofe’s retirement announcement.
Republican Markwayne Mullin has served a... | 2022-02-27T11:14:00Z | www.kswo.com | U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin announces Senate run | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/26/us-rep-markwayne-mullin-announces-senate-run/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/26/us-rep-markwayne-mullin-announces-senate-run/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Police are investigating after a domestic incident turned into a shooting on Sunday afternoon.
It happened just after 3 p.m. on the corner of Smith Ave. and 14th St.
First responders, including ambulance and fire, were on scene.
There’s no word yet on the victim’s condition or the suspect.... | 2022-02-28T03:06:55Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Police investigating domestic turned shooting | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/lawton-police-investigating-domestic-turned-shooting/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/lawton-police-investigating-domestic-turned-shooting/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The victim of a shooting reported in Lawton on Sunday has died.
Lawton Police confirmed that a person who was shot during a domestic situation Sunday afternoon near 14th and NW Smith in Lawton died after being taken to a local hospital for their injuries.
No arrests have been made at this time an... | 2022-02-28T16:16:20Z | www.kswo.com | Victim in Lawton shooting confirmed dead | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/victim-lawton-shooting-confirmed-dead/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/victim-lawton-shooting-confirmed-dead/ |
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill is offering financial aid for area service members and their families.
On Monday, officials held a kickoff event for their Army Emergency Relief Campaign.
AER offers soldiers zero-interest loans for dozens of emergency situations that may put them at financial risk.
Officials said no... | 2022-03-01T02:59:38Z | www.kswo.com | Fort Sill helps soldiers, families with emergency campaign | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/fort-sill-helps-soldiers-families-with-emergency-campaign/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/fort-sill-helps-soldiers-families-with-emergency-campaign/ |
Great Plains Technology Center to host “Improve and Empower” lecture series
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Great Plains Technology Center is set to host the Improve and Empower lecture series for the community.
The event is set for 6 to 8 p.m. March 3, with insights about PTSD risk factors, signs and symptoms from Police Chief... | 2022-03-01T02:59:52Z | www.kswo.com | Great Plains Technology Center to host “Improve and Empower” lecture series | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/great-plains-technology-center-host-improve-empower-lecture-series/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/great-plains-technology-center-host-improve-empower-lecture-series/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On Monday, family, friends and City of Lawton officials gathered to celebrate the retirement of Judge Gerald Neuwirth.
It took place at the Prairie Building at the Comanche County Fairgrounds.
Neuwirth has been a judge in Lawton for over 15 years, and plans to sit back and enjoy his newly acquire... | 2022-03-01T02:59:58Z | www.kswo.com | Retirement celebration hosted for Lawton judge | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/retirement-celebration-hosted-lawton-judge/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/retirement-celebration-hosted-lawton-judge/ |
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