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The crash happened before 4 p.m. in the area of 38th St. and Santa Fe Ave.(kswo)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A wreck involving a motorcycle slowed down traffic in Lawton Saturday afternoon.
It happened just before 4 p.m. in the area of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue.
There’s no word yet on conditions of people involved. Dr... | 2022-09-03T22:21:10Z | www.kswo.com | Motorcycle wreck slows traffic in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/03/motorcycle-wreck-slows-traffic-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/03/motorcycle-wreck-slows-traffic-lawton/ |
MEDICINE PARK, Okla. (KSWO) - Medicine Park’s 16th Blues Ball music festival is continuing this weekend.
Festivities kicked off Friday night with live music from local entertainers and started back up again Saturday afternoon.
Blues lovers filled the town with music and enjoyed performances from some of the best musici... | 2022-09-04T04:39:08Z | www.kswo.com | Music lovers enjoy Medicine Park Blues Ball | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/04/music-lovers-enjoy-medicine-park-blues-ball/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/04/music-lovers-enjoy-medicine-park-blues-ball/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - To celebrate Mattie Beal Payne’s upcoming 143rd birthday and honor her legacy, the Lawton Heritage Association will be hosting an afternoon tea event.
7News spoke with Sylvia Moore, Lawton Heritage Association Vice President, and Abby DeBaca, Lawton Heritage Association Board of Directors member,... | 2022-09-05T23:15:19Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: Mattie Beal Birthday Celebration | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/05/interview-mattie-beal-birthday-celebration/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/05/interview-mattie-beal-birthday-celebration/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -While some spend their labor day at the lake others get to continue working.
“It’s a part of the job, after 26 years, you know if it’s your day to work you come in to work and treat it like any other day,” said Monostori.
Labor day got it’s start on June 28th of 1894 when it was made a legal holid... | 2022-09-06T00:25:05Z | www.kswo.com | Working through Labor day | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/05/working-through-labor-day/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/05/working-through-labor-day/ |
The Comanche County Free Fair 2022 kicked off Tuesday, featuring children’s activities, entertainment, music, rides, shopping, food and attractions.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Comanche County Free Fair 2022 kicked off Tuesday, featuring children’s activities, entertainment, music, rides, shopping, food and attractions.... | 2022-09-06T16:55:54Z | www.kswo.com | Comanche County Free Fair 2022 kicks off Friday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/comanche-county-free-fair-2022-kicks-off-friday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/comanche-county-free-fair-2022-kicks-off-friday/ |
The “Texoma Gives” annual day of giving is coming up and participating non-profits are already accepting donations.(Texoma Gives)
By Mandy Cunningham and Cade Taylor
TEXOMA (KSWO) - Texoma Gives, a fundraiser for local non-profits, kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 8.
The texoma-wide event will last for 16 consecutive hours... | 2022-09-06T21:47:13Z | www.kswo.com | Texoma Gives kicks off Thursday to help support local non-profits | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/texoma-gives-kicks-off-thursday-help-support-local-non-profits/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/texoma-gives-kicks-off-thursday-help-support-local-non-profits/ |
Arvest Bank kicked of their 7th annual "We Love Teachers" initiative, which will give out $4,500 to 9 local teachers in elementary schools in the area.(KSWO)
SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, Okla. (KSWO) - Arvest Bank kicked of their 7th annual “We Love Teachers” initiative, which will give out $4,500 to 9 local teachers in element... | 2022-09-06T21:47:19Z | www.kswo.com | “We Love Teachers” initiative to award local teachers $4,500 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/we-love-teachers-initiative-award-local-teachers-4500/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/we-love-teachers-initiative-award-local-teachers-4500/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - If you’re a fan of wine, you’ll love the upcoming Wine’n on the Chisholm Trail event in Duncan on Friday and Saturday.
7News spoke with Kristen Arrington, the Committee Chair for Wine’n on the Chisholm Trail, about the upcoming event and what festivities will be taking place.
The two-day event wi... | 2022-09-06T23:35:54Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: Wine’n on the Chisholm Trail Committee Chair Discusses Upcoming Event | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/interview-winen-chisholm-trail-committee-chair-discusses-upcoming-event/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/interview-winen-chisholm-trail-committee-chair-discusses-upcoming-event/ |
Generation Why got its start in 2017, their goal is to break the stigma of mental health and inspire the youth to find their purpose.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO)- Generation Why got its start in 2017, their goal is to break the stigma of mental health and inspire the youth to find their purpose.
“A lot of people want to bring... | 2022-09-06T23:57:44Z | www.kswo.com | Generation Why visits Lawton Public Schools | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/generation-why-visits-lawton-public-schools/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/generation-why-visits-lawton-public-schools/ |
The Farm Hand Olympics kicked off the Comanche County Free Fair on Tuesday.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Farm Hand Olympics kicked off the Comanche County Free Fair on Tuesday.
The event began at 5 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. at the Comanche County Fairgrounds, hosted by the Comanche County Young Farmers and Ranchers.
On ... | 2022-09-06T23:57:50Z | www.kswo.com | Young farmers and ranchers compete in the Farm Hand Olympics | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/young-farmers-ranchers-compete-farm-hand-olympics/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/06/young-farmers-ranchers-compete-farm-hand-olympics/ |
Después de meses de precios de gasolina récord en todo el país, Lawton es ahora la primera ciudad en los EE. UU., donde el precio promedio de un galón de gasolina es inferior a $3.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - After months of record high gas prices across the country, Lawton is now the first city in the U.S., where the... | 2022-09-07T18:43:38Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton first U.S. city with gas under $3, according to Gas Buddy analyst | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/07/lawton-first-us-city-with-gas-under-3-according-gas-buddy-analyst/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/07/lawton-first-us-city-with-gas-under-3-according-gas-buddy-analyst/ |
7News was joined by the United Way of southwest Oklahoma Campaign Chair Mark Scott to tell us more about the 5th annual Blue Tie Gala
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The United Way of Southwest Oklahoma is set to host its 5th annual Blue Tie Gala this week, with the theme “Wanderlust.”
7News was joined by Campaign Chair for the... | 2022-09-07T22:55:51Z | www.kswo.com | INTERVIEW: United Way Blue Tie Gala kicks off Friday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/07/interview-united-way-blue-tie-gala-kicks-off-friday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/07/interview-united-way-blue-tie-gala-kicks-off-friday/ |
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - 7News spoke with Virginia Aid, the Community Relations Liaison for Fort Sill, about a handful of upcoming events, like their Remembrance 5k Run/Walk happening this weekend.
Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 9th, at LETRA, their final Wine and Paint event will take place. Tickets will co... | 2022-09-07T22:56:16Z | www.kswo.com | Wednesdays with Fort Sill: Remembrance 5k Run/Walk | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/07/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-remembrance-5k-runwalk/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/07/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-remembrance-5k-runwalk/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton only has 48 total bust stop benches, and that’s less than 34% of bus stops in the city. 7News’ Darrell Brown spoke with LATS General Manager Ryan Landers who agrees with adding more benches and shelters.
“Probably over the last four or five years we’ve been really looking at trying to redo... | 2022-09-07T23:56:50Z | www.kswo.com | Lack of bus benches in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/07/lack-bus-benches-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/07/lack-bus-benches-lawton/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma has seen a rise in suicides since the start of the pandemic, it is one of the leading causes for death in the state.
It’s not an easy topic to talk about but with rising numbers advocates said we should be talking about it more.
“We should be talking about suicide prevention all year rou... | 2022-09-08T23:38:42Z | www.kswo.com | Suicide prevention awareness month | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/08/suicide-prevention-awareness-month/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/08/suicide-prevention-awareness-month/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department has released an update in the ongoing investigation of a fatal crash in late August which took the life of a Lawton woman.
Mason Mulvaney, 18, has been identified as the driver of the vehicle which hit and killed 62-year-old Jennie Mangold at the intersection of NE Fl... | 2022-09-09T18:33:17Z | www.kswo.com | LPD releases name of driver in fatal east Lawton crash | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/09/lpd-releases-name-driver-fatal-east-lawton-crash/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/09/lpd-releases-name-driver-fatal-east-lawton-crash/ |
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - A STEM-focused Open House event was held on Fort Sill yesterday.
The STEM Center of Innovation Open House was hosted at the Fort Sill Youth Center. Raytheon Technologies partnered with the Boys and Girls Club for the event, and organizers stressed the importance of passing on STEM knowledge to... | 2022-09-09T18:33:23Z | www.kswo.com | STEM focused open house held on Fort Sill | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/09/stem-focused-open-house-held-fort-sill/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/09/stem-focused-open-house-held-fort-sill/ |
LPD is searching for 18- year-old Kenard Swearingen Jr., also known as KJ, a black male with black hair and brown eyes, who is 5'8' and 152 lbs.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department and the Comanche County District Attorney’s office has filed an arrest warrant for a suspect in a shooting at a local... | 2022-09-09T22:28:18Z | www.kswo.com | Warrant issued for suspect in east Lawton gas station shooting | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/09/warrant-issued-suspect-east-lawton-gas-station-shooting/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/09/warrant-issued-suspect-east-lawton-gas-station-shooting/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Duncan Banner invited the community out to celebrate the newspaper’s 130th birthday Saturday.
It’s one of the longest running businesses in Stephens County, serving the community since 1892. That’s the year the first publication ran on September 9th.
The birthday bash, right in front of the B... | 2022-09-11T05:20:01Z | www.kswo.com | Duncan Banner celebrates 130th birthday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/duncan-banner-celebrates-130th-birthday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/duncan-banner-celebrates-130th-birthday/ |
JACKSON COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - A wreck shut down a portion of Highway 283 in Jackson County early Saturday morning.
It happened before 6:30 a.m. about one mile north of Altus.
The fiery crash involved a car and a truck with a trailer attached. Altus Police and Fire Departments responded.
No word yet on any injuries or ... | 2022-09-11T05:20:07Z | www.kswo.com | Early morning wreck causes vehicle fire in Jackson County | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/early-morning-wreck-causes-vehicle-fire-jackson-county/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/early-morning-wreck-causes-vehicle-fire-jackson-county/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The Stephens County community came out for the annual Rowdy Swanson Memorial Bull Riding event on Saturday night.
Community members paid tribute to and remembered the late bull rider, who was killed at a PRCA rodeo in 2020.
The event raised money to provide a scholarship fund at Oklahoma State Un... | 2022-09-11T05:20:14Z | www.kswo.com | Rowdy Swanson Memorial Bull Riding event fundraises for OSU scholarship | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/rowdy-swanson-memorial-bull-riding-event-fundraises-osu-scholarship/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/rowdy-swanson-memorial-bull-riding-event-fundraises-osu-scholarship/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Stephens County’s only E-sports team took part in a tournament Saturday morning.
The Bray-Doyle E-sports team held their tournament with the Oklahoma Scholastic E-sports league where multiple schools around Oklahoma play against each other. They compete with games like Halo and Call of duty.
Coac... | 2022-09-11T19:01:30Z | www.kswo.com | Bray-Doyle Highschool E-sports team competes in tournament | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/bray-doyle-highschool-e-sports-team-competes-tournament/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/bray-doyle-highschool-e-sports-team-competes-tournament/ |
He went to OU Medical Center in critical condition.(Pixabay)
GREER COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - A Granite man went to the hospital in critical condition Saturday night after a wreck in Greer County.
According to OHP’s report, around 5 p.m. the man was driving at a high rate of speed on Highway 9 and failed to stop at the int... | 2022-09-11T20:32:46Z | www.kswo.com | Man injured in Greer County wreck Saturday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/man-injured-greer-county-wreck-saturday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/man-injured-greer-county-wreck-saturday/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The grounds for a future 9/11 memorial were dedicated Saturday morning outside of the Lawton Public Safety Building.
The memorial will honor seven people with ties to Oklahoma that lost their lives that day, including a graduate from Eisenhower high that was working in the Pentagon during the att... | 2022-09-11T22:04:03Z | www.kswo.com | 9/11 Memorial Site Dedication | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/911-memorial-site-dedication/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/911-memorial-site-dedication/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton-Fort Sill Buffalo Soldiers cleaned up part of Cache rd. on Saturday.
Volunteers wore vests and gloves while they filled trash bags of litter from each side of the street.
The group adopted two miles on the northwestern end of the road leading into Lawton two years ago and is dedicated ... | 2022-09-11T22:04:09Z | www.kswo.com | Buffalo Soldiers clean-up Cache Rd. | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/buffalo-soldiers-clean-up-cache-rd/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/buffalo-soldiers-clean-up-cache-rd/ |
Tickets can be purchased at www.lawtonfort sillchamber.com or by calling 580-355-3541.(kswo)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is hosting an exclusive address by Mayor Stan Booker on the state of the city later this month.
In past years, the address has been at a Lawton City Council meetin... | 2022-09-11T22:04:22Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber to host State of the City address | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/lawton-fort-sill-chamber-host-state-city-address/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/lawton-fort-sill-chamber-host-state-city-address/ |
As quickly as this early fall-like weather arrived, it leaves just as fast with a change in the upper-level weather pattern bringing yet another surge of summer to the Southern Plains. We will ride out these cool conditions for at least the rest of the night as clear skies and light winds shifting out of the north-to-s... | 2022-09-11T23:35:19Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Summertime rebound in September | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/7news-first-alert-weather-summertime-rebound-september/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/7news-first-alert-weather-summertime-rebound-september/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra kicked off their sixty-first season with the ‘Classic Pops’ concert Saturday evening.
The orchestra performed popular tunes... many from movies... at the McMahon Auditorium.
This is the first of three concerts L-P-O has scheduled for this season... but the board ... | 2022-09-11T23:35:32Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra performs ‘Classic Pops’ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/lawton-philharmonic-orchestra-performs-classic-pops/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/11/lawton-philharmonic-orchestra-performs-classic-pops/ |
It’s a pleasant start to this Monday morning!
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s a pleasant start to this Monday morning with many in the 50s. Some north are in the upper 40s and some south are in the low 60s. The jacket will be required heading out the door this morning all thanks to clear skies and light winds (plus the coo... | 2022-09-12T11:28:08Z | www.kswo.com | First Alert 7 Forecast: Say Goodbye to the Taste of Fall | 9/12AM | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/first-alert-7-forecast-say-goodbye-taste-fall-912am/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/first-alert-7-forecast-say-goodbye-taste-fall-912am/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is celebrating after they received a National award for offering quality care to both mothers and newborns.
They’re the second in the state to earn Perinatal Certification from The Joint Commission, and the first to have both the certification and designation as ... | 2022-09-12T20:53:37Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: CCMH celebrates new Perinatal Certification | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/medwatch-ccmh-celebrates-new-perinatal-certification/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/medwatch-ccmh-celebrates-new-perinatal-certification/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Around 5.8 million people 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Luis Reina, neurologist at CCMH, said the disease causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die.
“The spinal fluid on the surface of the brain and internally in the deep ... | 2022-09-12T20:53:43Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: The fight against Alzheimer’s continues | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/medwatch-fight-against-alzheimers-continues/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/medwatch-fight-against-alzheimers-continues/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Public School Foundation is preparing for its annual breakfast fundraiser, which takes place this week.
7News spoke with Lisa Carson, the Executive Director for the Lawton Public School Foundation, about the upcoming breakfast fundraiser and a 2022 Chevy Silverado Giveaway they’re host... | 2022-09-12T22:24:55Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: Lawton Public School Foundation Executive Director Discusses Annual Breakfast Fundraiser | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/interview-lawton-public-school-foundation-executive-director-discusses-annual-breakfast-fundraiser/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/interview-lawton-public-school-foundation-executive-director-discusses-annual-breakfast-fundraiser/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Construction on the Lawton City Halls parking lot started last week and the city is hoping to be finished by the end of this year.
The next step is to start renovations on the inside of the city hall, which includes the first, second and third floors.
The goal is not only to make city hall beauti... | 2022-09-12T23:56:02Z | www.kswo.com | The city of Lawton has started the first phase of its $6 million renovations to city hall | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/city-lawton-has-started-first-phase-its-6-million-renovations-city-hall/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/city-lawton-has-started-first-phase-its-6-million-renovations-city-hall/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Krystal Solis is a Mexican-American 25 year-old Comanche resident. She was given the opportunity to feature her art at the Leslie Powell Art Gallery in Lawton. She said her brother is the driving force for everything that she does
“Doing the show it made me think of Raul and just kind of keeping ... | 2022-09-12T23:56:33Z | www.kswo.com | A young talented local artist is being featured at the Leslie Powell art Gallery | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/young-talented-local-artist-is-being-featured-leslie-powell-art-gallery/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/12/young-talented-local-artist-is-being-featured-leslie-powell-art-gallery/ |
Ares’ body was found around 6 p.m. on Monday.(WAFF)
OKFUSKEE COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - Authorities located the body of a 2-year-old boy on Monday night who had been reported missing earlier in the day.
OHP issued an “Ashanti Alert,” which was later changed to an Endangered Missing Advisory, around noon on Monday for Ares ... | 2022-09-13T18:11:54Z | www.kswo.com | Missing Okfuskee Co. boy found dead near home | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/13/missing-okfuskee-co-boy-found-dead-near-home/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/13/missing-okfuskee-co-boy-found-dead-near-home/ |
To combat the ongoing lack of child care programs in parts of the state, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services has announced a Child Care Desert Startup Grant.(KSWO)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - Finding child care in Oklahoma is proving to be a chore for a large percentage of parents, due to the lack of child care... | 2022-09-13T21:14:47Z | www.kswo.com | OKDHS announces new Child Care Desert Startup Grant | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/13/okdhs-announces-new-child-care-desert-startup-grant/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/13/okdhs-announces-new-child-care-desert-startup-grant/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Gas company officials said it was a gunshot to the gas line that caused the leak.
A press release from the Comanche County Emergency Management said at about 8:30 p.m. last night Cox’s Store volunteer fire department was called to the scene of the leak,
Assistant Fire Chief Jake Stallings was one... | 2022-09-14T00:17:14Z | www.kswo.com | Vandalism causes leak in East Comanche County gas pipe | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/13/vandalism-causes-leak-east-comanche-county-gas-pipe/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/13/vandalism-causes-leak-east-comanche-county-gas-pipe/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -An English teacher at Macarthur High is receiving mixed reactions from parents after a controversial assignment was given.
The assignment was called “The N word.”
Students were asked to write a reflective paper on whether or not they used the word and why they think society accepts it in music.
We... | 2022-09-14T17:00:55Z | www.kswo.com | Assignment causes controversy | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/14/assignment-causes-controversy/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/14/assignment-causes-controversy/ |
Melissa Sims received recognition for her accomplishments as the unit historian.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - The 97th Air Mobility Wing historian at Altus Air Force Base is celebrating recently winning an award.
Melissa Sims earned the Air Education and Training Command A... | 2022-09-14T21:34:49Z | www.kswo.com | AAFB historian earns award | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/14/aafb-historian-earns-award/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/14/aafb-historian-earns-award/ |
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - 7News spoke with Virginia Aid, the Community Relations Liaison for Fort Sill, about a handful of upcoming events on post.
One of those is their Retiree Days event happening on Thursday, September 15, and Friday, September 16. Retiree Days is an army-wide initiative, but Fort Sill hosts one of ... | 2022-09-14T23:06:59Z | www.kswo.com | Wednesdays with Fort Sill: Retiree Days | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/14/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-retiree-days/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/14/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-retiree-days/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Impact Community Center has officially opened this summer and is already impacting the lives of Lawton residents.
Radames Garcia is the CEO and founder of the Impact Community Center. Gracia said the mission of the Community center is to impact one life at a time and focus on building relatio... | 2022-09-15T00:37:50Z | www.kswo.com | The Impact Community Center is changing the lives of Lawton residents | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/14/impact-community-center-is-changing-lives-lawton-residents/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/14/impact-community-center-is-changing-lives-lawton-residents/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Youth football is officially back in Lawton, and Eastern Sports Management, the new sports authority in Lawton, said their season will kickoff on Monday.
“I think really the opportunity lies in the amount of games. I think one of the things that we’re excited about is guaranteed playoff experienc... | 2022-09-15T00:37:57Z | www.kswo.com | Play Lawton to kickoff football season next Monday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/14/play-lawton-kicksoff-football-season-next-monday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/14/play-lawton-kicksoff-football-season-next-monday/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Within hours of babies being born, tests are done to detect things that aren’t noticeable at birth to make sure they’re healthy.
Connie Bond, the Nurse Manager at CCMH, said they do three types of screenings at the hospital. She said the tests look for things that can lead to developmental delays... | 2022-09-15T02:08:48Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: Why newborn screenings are needed | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/medwatch-why-newborn-screenings-are-needed/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/medwatch-why-newborn-screenings-are-needed/ |
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LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - You might see an unusual number of bikers on the streets of Lawton this weekend.
Around 300 bikers from the areas of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas will be in Lawton to... | 2022-09-15T20:25:15Z | www.kswo.com | Local Combat Veteran Motorcycle Group hosting weekend rally | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/local-combat-veteran-motorcycle-group-hosting-weekend-rally/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/local-combat-veteran-motorcycle-group-hosting-weekend-rally/ |
All meetings will take place at 5:30 p.m. and will be broken down by ward.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton will be holding meetings for the public to discuss the future of city parks.
The public meetings will begin in late September and will be held at the Lawton City Hall auditorium.
The schedule for the mee... | 2022-09-15T20:25:41Z | www.kswo.com | Public meetings being held to discuss future of Lawton parks | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/public-meetings-being-held-discuss-future-lawton-parks/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/public-meetings-being-held-discuss-future-lawton-parks/ |
Officers were called to the District Six10 apartments around 3:15 p.m.(KSWO)
UPDATE: The Lawton Police Department has confirmed one person suffered non-life threatening injuries in a shooting on Thursday afternoon.
Police say they were called to a domestic situation around 3:15 at the apartment complex. When they arriv... | 2022-09-15T21:42:18Z | www.kswo.com | UPDATE: One person sent to hospital after 52nd Street shooting | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/lpd-scene-reported-shooting-off-52nd-street/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/lpd-scene-reported-shooting-off-52nd-street/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Business women from across the area gathered Thursday to motivate and encourage each other.
It was all part of the Southwest Oklahoma Business Women’s Summit which was held at Cameron University.
Attendees heard from guest speakers on a range of topics from start-up experiences to developing the ... | 2022-09-15T21:42:24Z | www.kswo.com | Women learn new strategies at Southwest Business Women’s Summit | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/women-learn-new-strategies-southwest-business-womens-summit/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/women-learn-new-strategies-southwest-business-womens-summit/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - If you or your children are baseball fans, there’s an exciting event next week, and guess what? It’s free!
7News spoke with Carol Herrick, the Executive Director for the Oklahoma City Dodgers Baseball Foundation, about their upcoming PLAYBALL Lawton, which is in partnership with Major League Base... | 2022-09-15T23:27:11Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: OKC Dodgers Baseball Foundation Executive Director Discusses “PLAYBALL Lawton” | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/interview-okc-dodgers-baseball-foundation-discusses-playball-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/15/interview-okc-dodgers-baseball-foundation-discusses-playball-lawton/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton hasn’t had an out of city transportation system since Jefferson Bus Lines left the city in 2019. LATS General Manager Ryan Landers says this is a much-needed resource
“I think people now have another resource to actually use to get to their final destination. There’s been times where peopl... | 2022-09-16T01:03:03Z | www.kswo.com | Greyhound returns to Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/16/greyhound-returns-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/16/greyhound-returns-lawton/ |
Good morning! This has been one long summer that never seems to go away. Well it has heard our cries for cooler temperatures and the arrival of autumn... and decided it wants to hang around for just a while longer. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year with the atmosphere (pun intended) that comes with it, and i... | 2022-09-16T13:07:21Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Windy and warm weekend weather | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/16/7news-first-alert-weather-windy-warm-weekend-weather/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/16/7news-first-alert-weather-windy-warm-weekend-weather/ |
Lawton’s Largest Garage sale is returning after a 2 year break.(kswo)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The pandemic may have caused disruptions in many things but nothing could get in the way of Lawtonians love of garage sales.
That’s why Lawton’s Largest Garage sale is returning after a two year break.
The Garage, Antiques, and... | 2022-09-16T20:32:28Z | www.kswo.com | Lawtons ‘Largest Garage Sale’ kicks off | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/16/lawtons-largest-garage-sale-kicks-off/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/16/lawtons-largest-garage-sale-kicks-off/ |
Near record heat Sunday through Wednesday of next week
For tonight, clear skies and slow-to-cool with overnight lows falling into the upper 60s and low 70s. Winds will be out of the southeast at 10-15 mph. The International Space Station will be visible across Texoma starting at 8:30 PM from the WSW and continuing thro... | 2022-09-16T23:56:51Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Summer you’ve overstayed your welcome | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/16/7news-first-alert-weather-summer-youve-overstayed-your-welcome/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/16/7news-first-alert-weather-summer-youve-overstayed-your-welcome/ |
About exactly one month ago, right after we ended a 2 week stretch of temperatures above 100 through the first half of August, I made the mention that with summers like the one that we have been experiencing (especially with the brutal July we had), we usually see high temps in the upper 90s and low 100s last through t... | 2022-09-17T23:40:46Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Near-record heat as we approach first day of Autumn | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/17/7news-first-alert-weather-near-record-heat-we-approach-first-day-autumn/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/17/7news-first-alert-weather-near-record-heat-we-approach-first-day-autumn/ |
There was no limit to the fun out in Geronimo this weekend, as they concluded the city’s 119th birthday celebration.
GERONIMO, Okla. (KSWO) - There was no limit to the fun out in Geronimo this weekend, as they concluded the city’s 119th birthday celebration.
Residents kicked off the event on Friday night, with a great ... | 2022-09-18T05:36:56Z | www.kswo.com | City of Geronimo celebrates 119th Birthday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/18/city-geronimo-celebrates-119th-birthday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/18/city-geronimo-celebrates-119th-birthday/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -Each year the Duncan Area Literacy Council and the Duncan Public Library celebrates new American citizens and on Saturday they recognized 8 new citizens.
The Citizenship corner, located inside the Duncan Public Library is a place people can receive help in the process of becoming a united states c... | 2022-09-18T14:45:42Z | www.kswo.com | New U.S. Citizens recognized at Duncan Public Library | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/18/new-us-citizens-recognized-duncan-public-library/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/18/new-us-citizens-recognized-duncan-public-library/ |
Drought conditions expected to worsen over the next several days
For tonight, slow-to-cool with overnight lows falling into the upper 60s and low 70s. Winds will be out of the south at 5-10 mph.
On Tuesday, mostly sunny with highs soaring close to 100°. Please use heat safety precautions to avoid any heat related illne... | 2022-09-20T00:37:50Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Near record high temperatures with a fall-like cooldown showing up on the 7-Day | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/19/7news-first-alert-weather-near-record-high-temperatures-with-fall-like-cooldown-showing-up-7-day/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/19/7news-first-alert-weather-near-record-high-temperatures-with-fall-like-cooldown-showing-up-7-day/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - 21-year-old Jarris Willingham was reportedly a passenger on a jet ski when he fell into the water and drowned.
Lawton police said Jarris Willingham’s body was recovered by a dive team on Sunday around 11:30 am. They also confirmed that Willingham was not wearing a life jacket.
It is required in O... | 2022-09-20T00:38:04Z | www.kswo.com | Lake Lawtonka drowning victim has been identified | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/19/lake-lawtonka-drowning-victim-has-been-identified/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/19/lake-lawtonka-drowning-victim-has-been-identified/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 32 people die in drunk driving crashes every day.
Here in Lawton, one mom is fighting to make sure no one has to experience losing a son to drunk driving.
Annette Flores lost her 29-year-old son Jonathan in July of last year, as the result of a ... | 2022-09-20T00:38:10Z | www.kswo.com | Mom spreads drunk driving awareness | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/19/mom-spreads-drunk-driving-awareness/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/19/mom-spreads-drunk-driving-awareness/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - After weeks of stinking brown water, people in Altus are finally getting answers to what went wrong with their water supply.
“This system uses sodium permanganate to treat and due to supply change issues, Altus temporarily ran out of that sodium permanganate. Therefore it wasn’t able to treat for... | 2022-09-20T00:38:16Z | www.kswo.com | Officials offer answers to Altus discolored water | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/19/officials-offer-answers-altus-discolored-water/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/19/officials-offer-answers-altus-discolored-water/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Fall Prevention Awareness Week is underway. The National Council on Aging says falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. The CDC reports that in 2019, falls caused over 34 thousand deaths among adults 65 and older and more than 3 million visits to the ER for o... | 2022-09-20T14:23:44Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: Fall Prevention Awareness Week underway | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/20/medwatch-fall-prevention-awareness-week-underway/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/20/medwatch-fall-prevention-awareness-week-underway/ |
Raymond Carrillo and Ciara Ortiz have both been charged with felony child neglect, and had warrants issued for their arrests.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Arrest warrants have been issued for two a man and woman out of Lawton for charges of child neglect.
Raymond Carrillo and Ciara Ortiz have both been charged with fel... | 2022-09-20T21:44:05Z | www.kswo.com | 2 charged with child neglect after 10-month old found with meth in system | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/20/2-charged-with-child-neglect-after-10-month-old-found-with-meth-system/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/20/2-charged-with-child-neglect-after-10-month-old-found-with-meth-system/ |
The class is meant to help promote building individual and community resilience in Lawton.(Oklahoma State Department of Health)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The community was invited to the Comanche County Health Department to take part in a free resilience training workshop.
The workshop is designed to help attendees unders... | 2022-09-20T23:31:14Z | www.kswo.com | Resilience training workshop held in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/20/resilience-training-workshop-held-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/20/resilience-training-workshop-held-lawton/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - With increasing rates in deaths from falls, the Center for Creative Living is doing their part in educating the community about fall prevention.
“It’s very very important to me to see the people coming through and getting help and going to the classes and benefiting from those classes, because ve... | 2022-09-21T04:09:22Z | www.kswo.com | The Center for Creative Living is doing their part in educating the community about fall prevention. | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/center-creative-living-is-doing-their-part-educating-community-about-fall-prevention/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/center-creative-living-is-doing-their-part-educating-community-about-fall-prevention/ |
Oklahoma Highway patrol has identified the man killed in a Comanche County motorcycle crash.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma Highway patrol has identified the man killed in a motorcycle crash in Comanche County.
It happened a little before 4 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 58, north of Medicine Park.
There troopers say 6... | 2022-09-21T04:09:28Z | www.kswo.com | OHP identifies man killed in motorcycle crash | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/ohp-identifies-man-killed-motorcycle-crash/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/ohp-identifies-man-killed-motorcycle-crash/ |
A Lawton woman was charged in connection to a recent shooting at an apartment complex.(Comanche County Detention Center)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton woman was charged in connection to a recent shooting at an apartment complex.
Laurie Samuels was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.
Pol... | 2022-09-21T04:09:41Z | www.kswo.com | Woman charged in connection to Lawton shooting | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/woman-charged-connection-lawton-shooting/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/woman-charged-connection-lawton-shooting/ |
When we refer to “first official day of fall”, it doesn’t mean that fall weather starts on that day going forward, as the official start of seasons is based on the position of Earth in its orbit around the sun and the orientation of Earth’s axis. Also referred to as the autumn equinox, tomorrow is the day when nearly e... | 2022-09-21T11:49:16Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Last official day of summer to bring triple digits and near-record high temperatures | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/7news-first-alert-weather-last-official-day-summer-bring-triple-digits-near-record-high-temperatures/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/7news-first-alert-weather-last-official-day-summer-bring-triple-digits-near-record-high-temperatures/ |
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - 7News spoke with Virginia Aid, the Community Relations Liaison for Fort Sill, about all of their upcoming events on post. Plus, we discussed what Fort Sill’s involvement at International Festival this weekend will be.
The Fort Sill Army Band will play at the opening ceremony for International ... | 2022-09-21T22:32:34Z | www.kswo.com | Wednesdays with Fort Sill: Tour de Sill | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-tour-de-sill/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-tour-de-sill/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - In June, the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce partnered with three local landscaping companies for a raffle at their annual banquet to provide a yard makeover.
The winner of the makeover, Kent Jester, was able to pick from three different designs from the participating companies and was given... | 2022-09-21T22:45:51Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce Completes Yard Makeover | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/lawton-fort-sill-chamber-commerce-completes-yard-makeover/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/lawton-fort-sill-chamber-commerce-completes-yard-makeover/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma Lawmakers are trying to tackle the nursing shortage the nation has experienced. They held an interim hearing trying to get to the root of the crisis the nursing industry is facing.
Danielle Duggins is the RN director at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. She said she’s been in the nursin... | 2022-09-22T00:02:44Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton’s efforts in tackling the nursing shortage | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/lawtons-efforts-tackling-nursing-shortage/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/lawtons-efforts-tackling-nursing-shortage/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - “When they graduate from college if they go through a traditional educator preparation program they are given $1,000 a year and then there last year they’re given $2,500 free scholarship right it’s free money. For every year after they graduate that they teach in Oklahoma they get an extra $4,000... | 2022-09-22T00:02:51Z | www.kswo.com | Oklahoma teacher shortage | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/oklahoma-teacher-shortage/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/oklahoma-teacher-shortage/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department was on scene for several hours on Wednesday after a truck was found in a wooded area.
According to officers on scene, the truck left 82nd Street near Bishop Road for an unknown reason and traveled several hundred yards before crashing in a wooded area. The driver was ... | 2022-09-22T00:02:57Z | www.kswo.com | Police investigating drivers death after truck leaves road, travels several hundred yards | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/police-investigating-drivers-death-after-truck-leaves-road-travels-several-hundred-yards/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/21/police-investigating-drivers-death-after-truck-leaves-road-travels-several-hundred-yards/ |
Good morning! To celebrate the first day of (astronomical) fall, we have a cold front moving across Texoma that will bring relief in the form of cooler temperatures throughout the day. You may be remise to call it a cold front and think of it more as a “not as warm” front, as highs will only fall to seasonably and slig... | 2022-09-22T12:19:33Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: First day of fall brings near-average temperatures to Texoma | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/7news-first-alert-weather-first-day-fall-brings-near-average-temperatures-texoma/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/7news-first-alert-weather-first-day-fall-brings-near-average-temperatures-texoma/ |
The Oklahoma State Department of Health(Oklahoma State Department of Health)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma State Health Department has named two new Regional Area Directors, including the Stephens and Jefferson county region.
Chris Munn will be heading the Region 8 area for the state health department whic... | 2022-09-22T16:50:11Z | www.kswo.com | OSDH names new Region 8 Area Director | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/osdh-names-new-region-8-area-director/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/osdh-names-new-region-8-area-director/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Officials with the Duncan Police Department have released updated information regarding a 3-year-old who died Tuesday, in connection to possible child abuse allegations.
The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released the official cause of death of the 3-year-old as homicide by blunt f... | 2022-09-22T16:50:30Z | www.kswo.com | Update: Official Cause of Death Released for Duncan 3-year-old | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/update-official-cause-death-released-duncan-3-year-old/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/update-official-cause-death-released-duncan-3-year-old/ |
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - The 29th Annual Devil Dog Run is happening next week in Elgin.
7News spoke with David Hull, the Commandant of the Boomer Detachment 1288, and Marci Houlahan, the Adjutant Paymaster, about the event, why it’s so important, and what activities will be on site.
The Devil Dog Run will take place from ... | 2022-09-22T21:55:01Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: Boomer Detachment 1288 Representatives Discuss The 2022 Devil Dog Run | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/interview-boomer-detachment-1288-representatives-discuss-2022-devil-dog-run/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/interview-boomer-detachment-1288-representatives-discuss-2022-devil-dog-run/ |
Oklahoma farmers and ranchers can’t seem to catch a break. Dealing with circumstances out of their control, like inflation and the recent drought, can take a toll on their wallets and mental health.
Local grass farmer Susan Howell said her production rates are down by 25 percent because of the drought.
“The effects of ... | 2022-09-22T23:52:33Z | www.kswo.com | Inflation and the recent drought are taking a toll on farmers and ranchers | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/inflation-recent-drought-are-taking-toll-farmers-ranchers/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/inflation-recent-drought-are-taking-toll-farmers-ranchers/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The operations manager of Werewolf Pharm says he knew the fee was going up, but didn’t know how much... until it was time to renew.
“We didn’t find out about it until I went to apply for another license. I would have never found out about it. It’s not posted anywhere, they didn’t come out and tel... | 2022-09-22T23:52:39Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton City Council sets new licensing fee for dispensaries | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/lawton-city-council-sets-new-licensing-fee-dispensaries/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/lawton-city-council-sets-new-licensing-fee-dispensaries/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - After the body of Larry Nash Edwards was discovered twenty years ago, his family was left with many unanswered questions.
Now, police are trying to answer those questions.
Police were recently told that Larry Nash Edwards may not have been alone the night of his death, twenty years ago.
They have... | 2022-09-22T23:52:45Z | www.kswo.com | New details in Apache’s 20 year old case | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/new-details-apaches-20-year-old-case/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/22/new-details-apaches-20-year-old-case/ |
Good morning! Waking up on this Friday, you will be greeted to cool and enjoyable early fall conditions. However, the fall-like weather won’t last through the entire day, as a lifting warm front and the return of southwesterly winds at 5-15 mph will raise temperatures this afternoon back into the mid/upper 90s with mos... | 2022-09-23T12:49:04Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Quick and sharp warm-up back to near triple digits through the end of the week | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/23/7news-first-alert-weather-quick-sharp-warm-up-back-near-triple-digits-through-end-week/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/23/7news-first-alert-weather-quick-sharp-warm-up-back-near-triple-digits-through-end-week/ |
Limited moisture and unseasonably warm temperatures next several days
For tonight, a few sprinkles, perhaps a stray and short-lived shower along the front. Skies will be mostly clear-to-partly cloudy with overnight lows falling into the mid 60s.
On Sunday, the front continues moving across northwest Texas keeping a mix... | 2022-09-25T04:31:34Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Front establishes a slightly cooler weather pattern | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/25/7news-first-alert-weather-front-establishes-slightly-cooler-weather-pattern/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/25/7news-first-alert-weather-front-establishes-slightly-cooler-weather-pattern/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Red Cord celebrated its Fifth Annual Freedom Gala Saturday night.
It’s all dedicated to fighting human trafficking in southwest Oklahoma.
The evening included a full course meal, silent auction, raffle items and a walk-through exhibit.
With the event, the Red Cord tries to educate the communi... | 2022-09-25T04:31:53Z | www.kswo.com | Red Cord Freedom Gala educates on human trafficking | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/25/red-cord-freedom-gala-educates-human-trafficking/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/25/red-cord-freedom-gala-educates-human-trafficking/ |
Good morning! The front is making its way south across Texoma this morning, bringing in drier and cooler air behind it. This will allow our temperatures this afternoon to only top out in the low/mid 90s. Sunny skies will also dominate this afternoon with a few clouds, though a light shower or two in North Texas ahead o... | 2022-09-25T13:39:15Z | www.kswo.com | First Alert Forecast (9/25 AM) | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/25/first-alert-forecast-925-am/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/25/first-alert-forecast-925-am/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The 43rd International Festival wrapped up in Lawton this weekend.
It’s a three day event that blends cultures existing across southwest Oklahoma.
The festival gives artists a chance to perform and people to buy unique, locally made items.
For Zacharyah Jones and his wife, it was the first year t... | 2022-09-26T00:18:23Z | www.kswo.com | International Festival wraps up in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/26/international-festival-wraps-up-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/26/international-festival-wraps-up-lawton/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center will host its annual Western Spirit Celebration this weekend.
7News spoke with Edie Stewart, an educator with the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, about the event, what kind of activities will take place, and what it’s like returning for the second year in a row ... | 2022-09-26T22:16:06Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: Chisholm Trail Heritage Center Representative Discusses Upcoming Western Spirit Celebration | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/26/interview-chisholm-trail-heritage-center-representative-discusses-upcoming-western-spirit-celebration/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/26/interview-chisholm-trail-heritage-center-representative-discusses-upcoming-western-spirit-celebration/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma voter registration for the November 8th general election is just a few weeks away, with the deadline being October 14th.
General election registered voters will be able to vote for things like Oklahoma Governor, Superintendent, district judges, and what party they are a part of just to n... | 2022-09-27T00:36:06Z | www.kswo.com | Comanche County is urging people to make sure they’re registered to vote | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/26/comanche-county-is-urging-people-make-sure-theyre-registered-vote/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/26/comanche-county-is-urging-people-make-sure-theyre-registered-vote/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - World Heart Day is right around the corner, and medical professionals want you to look at ways you can improve your heart health. According to the latest data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, heart disease is the leading cause of death in Oklahoma. It accounts for 1 in 4 deaths.
Juan... | 2022-09-27T02:14:54Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: World Heart Day is later this week | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/27/medwatch-world-heart-day-is-later-this-week/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/27/medwatch-world-heart-day-is-later-this-week/ |
Good morning! Another cool start to the day with tons of sunshine and temperatures rising back above average in the low 90s this afternoon. Winds will be out of the southwest at 10-15 mph, with wind gusts potentially up to 20-25 mph. These factors today combined with low relative humidity will lead to elevated fire wea... | 2022-09-27T12:54:44Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Fire weather danger returns with dry and warm weather pattern | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/27/7news-first-alert-weather-fire-weather-danger-returns-with-dry-warm-weather-pattern/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/27/7news-first-alert-weather-fire-weather-danger-returns-with-dry-warm-weather-pattern/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has started the process of getting rid of that strong sewer odor at the old Central Fire Station. The method they’re using? Smoke tests.
Obviously, odors aren’t something you can see, which makes it hard to find the sewer leaks that are causing that smell. City Officials said s... | 2022-09-27T23:50:50Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton officials hope smoke test ends sewer smell at Old Central fire station | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/27/lawton-officials-hope-smoke-test-ends-sewer-smell-old-central-fire-station/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/27/lawton-officials-hope-smoke-test-ends-sewer-smell-old-central-fire-station/ |
Good morning! Another unseasonably warm day as temperatures will rise into the low/mid 90s this afternoon. Temperatures will be around 10 degrees above-average, mainly due to the sunny skies, southwesterly winds at 5-15 mph, along with some pre-frontal warming. This combined with dry air will lead to elevated fire weat... | 2022-09-28T13:15:23Z | www.kswo.com | First Alert Forecast (9/28 AM) | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/first-alert-forecast-928-am/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/first-alert-forecast-928-am/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The paternal family of the 3-year-old Duncan boy who died last week held a candlelight vigil.
His name is Ely Newsom. His father’s family gathered to remember the brief life the toddler had.
They shared memories of Ely, like his love for glow sticks, being outside, and how energetic he was.
They ... | 2022-09-28T14:46:19Z | www.kswo.com | Ely Newsom’s candle light visual | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/ely-newsoms-candle-light-visual/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/ely-newsoms-candle-light-visual/ |
16-year-old Prayeon Jackson pleaded guilty in April to Manslaughter in the death of 12-year-old Errick Berry in July of 2021.(KY3)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A teenager who pled guilty to shooting and killing a 12-year-old in 2021 was set to officially be sentenced Wednesday, but that did not happen as expected.
16-year-ol... | 2022-09-28T21:22:18Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton teen who pled guilty in 12-year-old’s death receives sentence | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/lawton-teen-who-pled-guilty-12-year-olds-death-receives-sentence/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/lawton-teen-who-pled-guilty-12-year-olds-death-receives-sentence/ |
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill Oktoberfest is taking place this weekend!
7News spoke with Virginia Aid, the Community Relations Liaison for Fort Sill, about all the festivities at Oktoberfest and other fun events on post.
The Patriot Club will host their first Oklahoma BBQ Buffet tomorrow from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p... | 2022-09-28T22:19:41Z | www.kswo.com | Wednesdays with Fort Sill: Oktoberfest | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-oktober-fest/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-oktober-fest/ |
It will be this Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The “Forever Young” Adult Prom is coming to Lawton this weekend.
It will be this Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. The theme for this year’s prom is “80′s Glow Party.”
The dance doubles as a fundraising event and will f... | 2022-09-28T23:37:05Z | www.kswo.com | 80s-themed Adult Prom happening in Lawton this weekend | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/80s-themed-adult-prom-happening-lawton-this-weekend/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/80s-themed-adult-prom-happening-lawton-this-weekend/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton is asking people to complete the customer service survey for the License & Permits and Utility Services departments.
The city’s Finance Director Joe Don Dunham wants to hear from the citizens.
Joe Don Dunham said since he started working for the city in January, improving custo... | 2022-09-29T00:11:58Z | www.kswo.com | The City of Lawton is asking people to complete the customer service survey | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/city-lawton-is-asking-people-complete-customer-service-survey/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/city-lawton-is-asking-people-complete-customer-service-survey/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A family is heartbroken after a fire at Little Bear Loop, which destroyed three mobile homes.
The three mobile homes that were once filled with collectibles and memories are now gone.
Madonna Ferguson said the property was owned by her mother who passed away. She said losing the mobile home and e... | 2022-09-29T00:12:04Z | www.kswo.com | Family devastated after items lost in Little Bear Loop fire | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/family-devastated-after-items-lost-little-bear-loop-fire/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/28/family-devastated-after-items-lost-little-bear-loop-fire/ |
Good morning! A slightly above-average morning to start off this Thursday, however we will be slower to warm than the last few days, aided by southeasterly winds at 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Temperatures this afternoon will reach the upper 80s, with some places in the low 90s, as sunny skies once again domina... | 2022-09-29T12:02:14Z | www.kswo.com | First Alert Forecast (9/29 AM) | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/first-alert-forecast-929-am/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/first-alert-forecast-929-am/ |
CADDO CO., Okla. (KSWO) - Two teenagers are dead after a single vehicle crash in Caddo County Wednesday night.
Carnegie EMS pronounced a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old dead at the scene.
According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, it happened just after 7 p.m. about three miles and a half miles east of Fort ... | 2022-09-29T12:02:20Z | www.kswo.com | Two teens die in Caddo Co. crash Wednesday night | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/two-teens-die-caddo-co-crash-wednesday-night/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/two-teens-die-caddo-co-crash-wednesday-night/ |
Students returned to their regular school day after the discovery.
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Duncan High School officials say a water gun is responsible for an early morning lockdown.
In a Facebook post, officials say they were notified of a possible threat at 8 a.m. Students and staff were secured in classrooms and began... | 2022-09-29T16:36:56Z | www.kswo.com | Duncan High School says water gun caused Thursday morning lockdown | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/duncan-high-school-says-water-gun-caused-thursday-morning-lockdown/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/duncan-high-school-says-water-gun-caused-thursday-morning-lockdown/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As many as 5 million women in the United States suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The Mayo Clinic says it’s a hormonal issue that happens during the reproductive years. It’s also one of the most common causes of infertility.
Dr. Jose Meza, the Medical Staff President at CCMH and an OB/GYN, s... | 2022-09-29T16:37:15Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/medwatch-what-is-polycystic-ovary-syndrome/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/medwatch-what-is-polycystic-ovary-syndrome/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - There will now only be one payment schedule option for active duty soldiers starting October 1.
“When soldiers are financially solvent and financially independent, then they’re better able to focus on their mission,” said Daniel Farrell, a financial readiness specialist at Fort Sill.
This is why ... | 2022-09-29T19:39:09Z | www.kswo.com | Army active duty soldiers prepare for new payment schedule | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/army-active-duty-soldiers-prepare-new-payment-schedule/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/army-active-duty-soldiers-prepare-new-payment-schedule/ |
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