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The Lawton NAACP Branch 3161B held the first of several planned voter registration drives Thursday afternoon.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton NAACP Branch 3161B held the first of several planned voter registration drives Thursday afternoon.
Meeting in the NAACP building on southwest Lawton, the branch helped pe... | 2022-09-29T22:40:26Z | www.kswo.com | Local NAACP working to get people registered to vote | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/local-naacp-working-get-people-registered-vote/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/local-naacp-working-get-people-registered-vote/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The “Forever Young” Adult Prom is coming to Lawton this weekend, and it’s not just for fun, proceeds from the event will go towards a Lawton non-profit organization, whose mission is to fight hunger.
The “Forever Young” Adult Prom will be this Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For tickets visit thi... | 2022-09-29T23:02:23Z | www.kswo.com | INTERVIEW: Hungry Hearts hosting 80s-themed Adult Prom | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/interview-hungry-hearts-hosting-80s-themed-adult-prom/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/interview-hungry-hearts-hosting-80s-themed-adult-prom/ |
Red River Thunder Open House & Airshow(Kevin Haggenmiller)
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - The long-awaited Red River Thunder Open House and Airshow returns on Saturday, October 1, and it’s free and open to the public.
There’s a huge fleet of aircraft set to fly or be on display during the show, including some old-timers, like t... | 2022-09-29T23:02:35Z | www.kswo.com | Red River Thunder Open House & Airshow | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/red-river-thunder-open-house-airshow/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/red-river-thunder-open-house-airshow/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Bed bugs. They’re your worst nightmare they bite, they’re gross, and they’re hard to get rid of.
This is what residents at one Lawton apartment complex said they’ve had to deal with for years.
Cherita Young, is former military who has spent time with her uncle at the apartment complex since he mo... | 2022-09-30T00:11:32Z | www.kswo.com | Residents concerned over bed bugs in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/residents-concerned-over-bed-bugs-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/29/residents-concerned-over-bed-bugs-lawton/ |
The annual Comanche Nation Fair kicked off with a special land run event.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The annual Comanche Nation Fair kicked off with a special land run event.
The land run is a first-come-first-serve event allowing fair attendees to stake out a camping area.
It was a fierce competition Thursday mornin... | 2022-09-30T03:35:53Z | www.kswo.com | Comanche Nation holds annual Land Run | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/30/comanche-nation-holds-annual-land-run/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/30/comanche-nation-holds-annual-land-run/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The families of missing and murdered indigenous people remembered their lost loved ones at the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center Thursday evening.
23 missing or murdered Comanche women were honored, along with other native people who have been lost.
The event focused on helping familie... | 2022-09-30T04:15:01Z | www.kswo.com | Comanche Nation Remembers Missing and Murdered Indigenous People | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/30/comanche-nation-remembers-missing-murdered-indigenous-people/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/30/comanche-nation-remembers-missing-murdered-indigenous-people/ |
Good morning! There are a few clouds across northern portions of Texoma this morning, and these mostly clear skies will stick around through much of the day. Temperatures will actually reflect early fall this afternoon, only warming up to around the mid 80s. Combined that with dewpoints in the 40s, outdoor conditions w... | 2022-09-30T12:22:24Z | www.kswo.com | First Alert Forecast (9/30 AM) | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/30/first-alert-forecast-930-am/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/30/first-alert-forecast-930-am/ |
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LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Just one day before the free application for federal student aid opens, the Biden administration is limiting which loans can be forgiven.
The White House has decided to exclude forgiveness for loans from private lending companies, even if the loan is guaranteed by the government.
A ... | 2022-09-30T21:31:52Z | www.kswo.com | White House limits student loan forgiveness one day before FAFSA opens | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/30/white-house-limits-student-loan-forgiveness-one-day-before-fafsa-opens/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/30/white-house-limits-student-loan-forgiveness-one-day-before-fafsa-opens/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Marie Detty New Directions Shelter is raising domestic violence awareness with its annual Ribbon Tying event.
The Ribbon Tying event began this morning at 10 a.m. at 11th and Gore and went all the way to 2nd and Gore with volunteers tying purple ribbons on trees as they went.
The purple ribbo... | 2022-09-30T22:22:39Z | www.kswo.com | Marie Detty New Directions Shelter Hosts Domestic Violence Ribbon Tying Event | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/30/marie-detty-new-directions-shelter-hosts-domestic-violence-ribbon-tying-event/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/09/30/marie-detty-new-directions-shelter-hosts-domestic-violence-ribbon-tying-event/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Several Lawton businesses and organizations partnered to offer a Stop Human Trafficking event Sunday evening.
The Red Cord, Common Ground Youth, Lawton First Methodist Youth and Buffalo Grove Coffee hosted Project #ITSTOPSWITHME for youth ages 12 to 18.
It’s a four lesson series, addressing the i... | 2022-10-03T04:00:22Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton groups partner for Stop Human Trafficking event | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/lawton-groups-partner-stop-human-trafficking-event/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/lawton-groups-partner-stop-human-trafficking-event/ |
IEDC in OKC 2022 Annual Conference in Oklahoma City at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Photo by Alonzo J. Adams - Alonzo Adams Photography.(Alonzo J. Adams | © 2022 Alonzo J. Adams)
COMANCHE, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Comanche is celebrating a prestigious award for economic developm... | 2022-10-03T16:19:59Z | www.kswo.com | Comanche receives international award for economic development | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/comanche-receives-international-award-economic-development/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/comanche-receives-international-award-economic-development/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The mother of a former Fort Sill soldier is hoping to impact men in honor of her son, Christopher Pugh.
He died in a shootout in Lawton back in 2019, and the murder remains unsolved.
Machelle Pugh lost her son Christopher Pugh back in 2019 when he was killed while stationed on Fort Sill outside a... | 2022-10-03T18:18:38Z | www.kswo.com | Mom of murdered Ft. Sill soldier opens center helping men | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/mom-murdered-ft-sill-soldier-opens-center-helping-men/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/mom-murdered-ft-sill-soldier-opens-center-helping-men/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche County’s new pre-trial release program officially started on Saturday. This pre-trial release program will not only benefit the inmates, but also the county and community.
Comanche County commissioners approved $80,000 in ARPA funds just last week, which will fund the pre-trial release p... | 2022-10-03T23:31:51Z | www.kswo.com | Comanche County offers new pre-trial release program | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/comanche-county-offers-new-pre-trial-release-program/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/comanche-county-offers-new-pre-trial-release-program/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Golfers from all across Texoma were able to play the sport they love, while also supporting a good cause.
They did that at the 8th annual Goodwill Charity Golf Tournament, on Monday.
Golfers were able to compete for rewards as well, with cash prizes being offered to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place wi... | 2022-10-04T00:02:10Z | www.kswo.com | Golfers tee it up to support Goodwill | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/golfers-tee-it-up-support-goodwill/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/golfers-tee-it-up-support-goodwill/ |
The structure was deemed uninhabitable and Red Cross was called in to assist residents.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton firefighters were called to a residential fire in west Lawton on Monday afternoon.
The fire started around 5:30 p.m. in the 4800 block of NW Motif Manor Blvd. and when crews arrived they reported ... | 2022-10-04T00:17:49Z | www.kswo.com | Residents displaced after fire on west side of Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/residents-displaced-after-fire-west-side-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/03/residents-displaced-after-fire-west-side-lawton/ |
TILLMAN CO., Okla. (KSWO) - There’s a big push to build a new critical access hospital in Tillman County.
It’s part of the Oklahoma Rural Hospital Rebuild plan, which has been approved in the House and Senate.
Since Memorial Hospital in Frederick closed its doors back in 2016, many people in the area have lived more th... | 2022-10-04T03:20:20Z | www.kswo.com | Plan in the works to build critical access hospital in Tillman County | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/04/plan-works-build-critical-access-hospital-tillman-county/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/04/plan-works-build-critical-access-hospital-tillman-county/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - City of Lawton crews worked to fix another water main break on Tuesday, which was located in the 1800 block of Floyd Ave.
The water main broke around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday morning with crews starting work around 10 a.m.
Lawton City officials said the area has been experiencing more water main breaks ... | 2022-10-04T22:13:18Z | www.kswo.com | City of Lawton crews work to fix Floyd Ave. water main break | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/04/city-lawton-crews-work-fix-floyd-ave-water-main-break/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/04/city-lawton-crews-work-fix-floyd-ave-water-main-break/ |
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - At Tuesday’s Altus City Council meeting, council members accepted a grant contract for sidewalk construction on a busy road.
It will run from the intersection of Navajoe Rd. and Broadway, along the west side, to the railroad tracks.
Nearly $200,000 from the Department of Commerce will provide some... | 2022-10-05T03:32:11Z | www.kswo.com | Altus City Council accepts grant for sidewalk on Navajoe Rd. | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/05/altus-city-council-accepts-grant-sidewalk-navajoe-rd/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/05/altus-city-council-accepts-grant-sidewalk-navajoe-rd/ |
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill will be hosting their Frontier Army Days event this weekend.
7News spoke with Virginia Aid, the Community Relations Liaison, about the upcoming event and what it entails.
The Fort Sill Frontier Army Days kick off at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 8th, at the Old Post Quadrangle with art... | 2022-10-05T23:16:14Z | www.kswo.com | Wednesdays with Fort Sill: Frontier Army Days | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/05/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-frontier-army-days/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/05/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-frontier-army-days/ |
For tonight, partly cloudy with a few showers drifting in from the west. The dry air in place will limit the coverage of rain across Texoma, with the best chance being confined to areas west of HW-283. Overnight lows will fall into the upper 50s with winds out of the south shifting to the north at 5-10 mph once the fro... | 2022-10-05T23:35:46Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Goodbye sunshine and hello daily rain chances | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/05/7news-first-alert-weather-goodbye-sunshine-hello-daily-rain-chances/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/05/7news-first-alert-weather-goodbye-sunshine-hello-daily-rain-chances/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Cotton County is partnering with Comanche Nations department of transportation to build two new bridges. The first will be located right behind me, on Deep Red Creek. The other will be built at Little Beaver Creek.
Mike Woods, the Commissioner for district one says this project will help benefit ... | 2022-10-05T23:35:59Z | www.kswo.com | Cotton County bridge project | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/05/cotton-county-bridge-project/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/05/cotton-county-bridge-project/ |
By Jarred Burk and Haley Wilson
Dr. Richard Brittingham, an internal medicine physician and a certified palliative care physician at Comanche County Memorial Hospital says many people don’t understand what palliative care is.
“Palliative care is not designed to cure any disease. Palliative care is designed to suppress ... | 2022-10-06T21:51:22Z | www.kswo.com | MEDWATCH: Pallative Care | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/06/medwatch-pallative-care/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/06/medwatch-pallative-care/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma is on a mission to recruit new business partners in the state, bringing their State Suppliers Expo event back to the Oklahoma City Convention Center next week.
7News spoke with Caden Cleveland, the Director of Legislative & Public Affairs at the Office of Management and Enterprise... | 2022-10-06T22:45:13Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: OMES Director of Legislative & Public Affairs Discusses the 2nd Annual State Suppliers Expo | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/06/interview-omes-director-legislative-public-affairs-discusses-2nd-annual-state-suppliers-expo/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/06/interview-omes-director-legislative-public-affairs-discusses-2nd-annual-state-suppliers-expo/ |
Daily rain chances
For tonight, partly cloudy skies with the chance for sprinkles for areas mainly west of I-44. Overnight lows will fall into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Winds will be out of the northeast at 5-10 mph.
On Friday, mostly cloudy with the chance for widely scattered showers throughout the morning. Highs ... | 2022-10-07T00:20:28Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Reinforcing front packs a punch allowing for a stretch of fall-like temperatures | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/06/7news-first-alert-weather-reinforcing-front-packs-punch-allowing-stretch-fall-like-temperatures/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/06/7news-first-alert-weather-reinforcing-front-packs-punch-allowing-stretch-fall-like-temperatures/ |
HULEN, Okla. (KSWO) - The Hulen Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a brand-new event that they hope becomes a recurring event.
7News spoke with Brandy Derr, a Hulen volunteer firefighter, about Hulen VFD’s inaugural Fire and Chrome Car Show and Fundraiser.
The event will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 8th, at t... | 2022-10-07T23:31:40Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: Hulen Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Discusses Their Inaugural Fire and Chrome Car Show and Fundraiser | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/07/interview-hulen-volunteer-fire-department-firefighter-discusses-their-inaugural-fire-chrome-car-show-fundraiser/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/07/interview-hulen-volunteer-fire-department-firefighter-discusses-their-inaugural-fire-chrome-car-show-fundraiser/ |
For in what seems like forever, we have a long awaited sight in the skies: multiple days of overcast cloud coverage and showers. Even if the rainfall totals haven’t been enough to put a decent dent in the ongoing drought conditions, we will definitely take what we can get.
Isolated-to-scattered rain coverage will conti... | 2022-10-08T23:38:30Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Showers in the Southern Plains to kick off early next week | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/08/7news-first-alert-weather-showers-southern-plains-kick-off-early-next-week/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/08/7news-first-alert-weather-showers-southern-plains-kick-off-early-next-week/ |
WICHITA MOUNTAINS, Okla. (KSWO) - The Holy City of the Wichitas held a grand re-opening for its museum Saturday.
It’s been remodeled with fresh paint and some displays have been fixed or cleaned. A mural painted in 1953 is the building’s newest edition.
It was found about 30 years ago but had been nearly destroyed by w... | 2022-10-09T04:12:30Z | www.kswo.com | Holy City of the Wichitas reopens museum with restored mural | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/09/holy-city-wichitas-reopens-museum-with-restored-mural/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/09/holy-city-wichitas-reopens-museum-with-restored-mural/ |
2022 Election Coverage(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As Oklahoma prepares for an important election coming up on November 8, we wanted to ensure our community has all of the important information you need together in one place.
Last day to register to vote: October 14
Deadline to request absentee ballot: 5 PM, October 2... | 2022-10-10T19:47:47Z | www.kswo.com | NOV. ELECTIONS: What you need to know | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/10/nov-elections-what-you-need-know/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/10/nov-elections-what-you-need-know/ |
Quiet end to the workweek
For tonight, scattered showers and storms throughout the evening with a few lingering into the overnight hours. Overnight lows will fall into the upper 50s and low 60s. Winds will be out of the southwest at 10-20 mph with higher wind gusts.
On Tuesday, a mix of sun and clouds as a southwesterl... | 2022-10-11T00:17:33Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Slight chance for strong-to-severe storms ahead of midweek cold front | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/10/7news-first-alert-weather-slight-chance-strong-to-severe-storms-ahead-midweek-cold-front/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/10/7news-first-alert-weather-slight-chance-strong-to-severe-storms-ahead-midweek-cold-front/ |
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - Melissa Tuttle and Christina Wallace agree on one quality they say will help change the City of Altus.
“I listen, I’m not one to go out and butt myself into everybody’s business but I do listen to what people have to say,” Tuttle said.
“I’ll listen to anybody, I’ll listen to any reasonable solutio... | 2022-10-11T00:17:39Z | www.kswo.com | Altus City Council Ward 4 Candidates: Melissa Tuttle and Christina Wallace | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/10/altus-city-council-ward-4-candidates-melissa-tuttle-christina-wallace/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/10/altus-city-council-ward-4-candidates-melissa-tuttle-christina-wallace/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Monday is Columbus Day, a federal holiday, but it’s also Indigenous Peoples’ Day -- a day to celebrate and honor Native Americans.
For many, the day brought together people from different indigenous backgrounds to celebrate the histories and cultures they share or want to learn more about.
Member... | 2022-10-11T03:46:03Z | www.kswo.com | SWOK honors native cultures on Indigenous Peoples’ Day | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/11/swok-honors-native-cultures-indigenous-peoples-day/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/11/swok-honors-native-cultures-indigenous-peoples-day/ |
Bikers and Bras, supporting women in their fight against breast cancer, kicks off Saturday, October 15.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - An event that’s held every year to benefit the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma and the patients undergoing treatment is scheduled for Saturday, October 15.
Bikers and Bras started in 2020,... | 2022-10-11T19:01:29Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: Bikers and Bras battles breast cancer for 2nd year | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/11/medwatch-bikers-bras-battles-breast-cancer-2nd-year/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/11/medwatch-bikers-bras-battles-breast-cancer-2nd-year/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Have you heard of the Veterans Service Center?
They help process new and existing disability claims for veterans, as well as lending a helping hand to the widows and children of fallen veterans.
But that’s not all they’re doing.
They’re also gearing up for their annual Toy and Food drive for Than... | 2022-10-11T21:41:42Z | www.kswo.com | Veterans Service Center looking for holiday donations for families | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/11/veterans-service-center-looking-holiday-donations-families/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/11/veterans-service-center-looking-holiday-donations-families/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Cache City Council will consider approving a $27.5 million bond for school district renovations tonight, something Superintendent Chad Hance hopes will finally allow the district’s middle school to move forward after a year of questions.
“We were making plans to prep for the remodel and the addit... | 2022-10-12T01:01:04Z | www.kswo.com | Cache City Council consider approval for $27.5 million bond for Cache Public School renovations. | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/11/cache-city-council-consider-approval-275-million-bond-cache-public-school-renovations/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/11/cache-city-council-consider-approval-275-million-bond-cache-public-school-renovations/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The entrance arch at a Lawton cemetery will be restored, nearly two years after it was hit by a city garbage truck.
Lawton City Council accepted a proposal Tuesday from a company out of Oklahoma City to restore the broken arch at the Highland Cemetery on Fort Sill Blvd.
A project many have waited... | 2022-10-12T04:08:00Z | www.kswo.com | Highland Cemetery entrance arch to be restored | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/highland-cemetery-entrance-arch-be-restored/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/highland-cemetery-entrance-arch-be-restored/ |
Plenty of sunshine on tap today with highs in the low to mid 80s
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Todays cold front is still to our north but is heading our way nonetheless! It’ll near the I-44 corridor just after sunrise today (7:37AM). Once the front passes by, breezy northerly winds are expected sustained at 10 to 20mph. Wind... | 2022-10-12T11:46:40Z | www.kswo.com | First Alert Forecast: Sunshine & Breezy North winds Today | 10/12AM | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/first-alert-forecast-sunshine-breezy-north-winds-today-1012am/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/first-alert-forecast-sunshine-breezy-north-winds-today-1012am/ |
The resolution is in response to a statement from President Biden on September 18 in which he said the pandemic is over.
WASHINGTON D.C. (KSWO) - Oklahoma Senator James Lankford has introduced a resolution in the Senate to end federal vaccine mandates.
“Biden has declared that the pandemic is over—so his overreaching v... | 2022-10-12T18:12:38Z | www.kswo.com | Sen. Lankford calls for end to vaccine mandates for federal employees, military | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/sen-lankford-calls-end-vaccine-mandates-federal-employees-military/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/sen-lankford-calls-end-vaccine-mandates-federal-employees-military/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - A Duncan High School educator was among 20 teachers across the country to be recognized for a special award.
Savanah Bowers, Duncan High’s Librarian and Leadership teacher, received the Sparklight Award, along with a check for $1,500.
The award was presented by the Cable One company.
Bowers says ... | 2022-10-12T22:19:56Z | www.kswo.com | Duncan teacher receives special award in recognition of her accomplishments | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/duncan-teacher-receives-special-award-recognition-her-accomplishments/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/duncan-teacher-receives-special-award-recognition-her-accomplishments/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Brodie Butchee and William Mickley both said they believe they are the best candidate to hold Ward 4′s seat on the Altus City council.
Both candidates emphasize the need for long-term strategies to keep Altus thriving.
“I want to be on the city council for 20 years down the line, for 30 years dow... | 2022-10-13T00:17:29Z | www.kswo.com | Altus City Council Ward 4 Candidates: Brodie Butchee and William Mickley | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/altus-city-council-ward-4-candidates-brodie-butchee-william-mickley/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/altus-city-council-ward-4-candidates-brodie-butchee-william-mickley/ |
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - Police in Fletcher are trying to track down two men who they said attempted to break in to an ATM machine on Highway 277. They need your help to catch them.
Law enforcement is still searching for two white men who stole a truck in Lawton and then used it in Fletcher to try to steal a Liberty Na... | 2022-10-13T04:25:17Z | www.kswo.com | Fletcher Police searching for suspects who tried to steal ATM | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/13/fletcher-police-searching-suspects-who-tried-steal-atm/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/13/fletcher-police-searching-suspects-who-tried-steal-atm/ |
The Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers as they get ready for this year's Holiday in the Park.(KSWO)
By Jarred Burk and Alex Rosa-Figueroa
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers as they get ready for this year’s Holiday in the Park.
The annual holida... | 2022-10-13T23:08:06Z | www.kswo.com | ‘Holiday in the Park’ looking for volunteers | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/13/holiday-park-looking-volunteers/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/13/holiday-park-looking-volunteers/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The annual Arts for All Gala is taking place in November, with the theme being “Reunited and It Feels So Good,” to celebrate the return of in-person festivities.
7News spoke with Kaley Patterson Dorsey, an Arts for All Gala committee member, about the upcoming event, what they’re most excited abo... | 2022-10-13T23:08:18Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: Arts for All Gala committee member previews upcoming event | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/13/interview-arts-all-gala-committee-member-previews-upcoming-event/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/13/interview-arts-all-gala-committee-member-previews-upcoming-event/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A local Farmer was on Highway 81 in his John Deere when a pickup truck reportedly hit his tractor from behind.
The farmer was reportedly thrown from the tractor and taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Elisabeth Kirchner owner of “Wild Urban Farm” said she’s had plenty of close calls hers... | 2022-10-14T03:41:54Z | www.kswo.com | Farmers and Ranchers speak out after tractor and pickup wreck | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/farmers-ranchers-speak-out-after-tractor-pickup-wreck/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/farmers-ranchers-speak-out-after-tractor-pickup-wreck/ |
Jose Garcia III is charged with first-degree manslaughter for a deadly crash which took place earlier this year, killing his wife Jayme Dale Garcia.(KSWO)
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - Stephens County authorities filed an arrest warrant against a man they said was the driver in a deadly crash earlier this year.
Jose ... | 2022-10-14T16:10:08Z | www.kswo.com | Duncan man wanted for deadly car crash | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/duncan-man-wanted-deadly-car-crash/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/duncan-man-wanted-deadly-car-crash/ |
Allergies, whether it's caused by food or things outside, no one likes dealing with them.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Allergies, whether it’s caused by food or things outside, no one likes dealing with them. A local doctor decided to become an allergist-immunologist after seeing her mother develop an overreacting response t... | 2022-10-14T16:10:14Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: Understanding Allergies, and their importance | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/medwatch-understanding-allergies-their-importance/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/medwatch-understanding-allergies-their-importance/ |
According to court documents, Tenasha Haith was arrested on Oct. 3, after officers with the Lawton Police Department found her harboring Michael Timms, a fugitive charged with murder in the second degree.(KSWO)
READ: LPD searches for person of interest in connection to Saturday shooting
On Oct. 3, officers received a C... | 2022-10-14T18:25:02Z | www.kswo.com | Charges filed against woman accused of harboring Michael Timms | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/charges-filed-against-woman-accused-harboring-michael-timms/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/charges-filed-against-woman-accused-harboring-michael-timms/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A pair of senior Veterans were treated to a unique flight Friday, taking to the skies in a refurbished World War 2 Biplane.
Randy Freeman and Kevin Chartier were brought out to the Lawton Airport for the flight, where they flew in an open-cockpit biplane used to train aviators during World War 2.... | 2022-10-14T22:24:32Z | www.kswo.com | Dream Flights treats Veterans to unique flights in historic aircraft | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/dream-flights-treats-veterans-unique-flights-historic-aircraft/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/dream-flights-treats-veterans-unique-flights-historic-aircraft/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Humane Society’s annual fall garage sale two-day event kicked off today.
It ran from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church off Gore Blvd.
The Lawton Humane Society Vice President, Donna Campos-Barahona, says the event is one way for the humane society to ra... | 2022-10-14T22:24:47Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Humane Society hosts annual fall garage sale | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/lawton-humane-society-hosts-annual-fall-garage-sale/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/lawton-humane-society-hosts-annual-fall-garage-sale/ |
For tonight, clear skies and a slower-to-cool evening with overnight lows falling into the mid 50s.
On Saturday, mostly sunny with highs soaring into the low 90s ahead of a strong cold front. A stray storm can’t be ruled out during the afternoon, but models are suggesting it remains quiet up until sunset. Following sun... | 2022-10-14T23:29:46Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Strong cold front ushers in numerous showers and storms over the weekend | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/7news-first-alert-weather-strong-cold-front-ushers-numerous-showers-storms-over-weekend/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/7news-first-alert-weather-strong-cold-front-ushers-numerous-showers-storms-over-weekend/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Randy Kay and CJ Morris both want to see the City of Altus thrive not just for themselves but for everyone who lives in the city.
Kay served in the Airforce for 30 years and retired from Altus Airforce Base last year.
“We decide to call Altus our home, so we stayed here. So when we decided to cal... | 2022-10-15T01:02:25Z | www.kswo.com | Altus City Council Ward 4 Candidates: Randy Kay and CJ Morris | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/altus-city-council-ward-4-candidates-randy-kay-cj-morris/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/altus-city-council-ward-4-candidates-randy-kay-cj-morris/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The city wants Lawton’s lakes to become an attraction in southwest Oklahoma and is working on a plan to draw people to them.
“We need to save our lakes and savor the natural beauty that we have here in Lawton,” Lawtonka lake-dweller Cathy Hilgendorf said.
That natural beauty is what keeps her nea... | 2022-10-15T01:02:31Z | www.kswo.com | City to Improve Lakes, Attract Visitors | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/city-improve-lakes-attract-visitors/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/14/city-improve-lakes-attract-visitors/ |
Starting with the obvious for tonight: there will be rain for Texoma overnight in the form of numerous showers and storms. Thunderstorms will form along and ahead of a slowly descending cold front just north of I-40, and will push down south across central Oklahoma later this evening. By around 9:00 PM, the initial sto... | 2022-10-16T01:29:18Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Showers and storms overnight with big cooldown in tow | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/15/7news-first-alert-weather-showers-storms-overnight-with-big-cooldown-tow/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/15/7news-first-alert-weather-showers-storms-overnight-with-big-cooldown-tow/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A team at Comanche County Memorial Hospital and the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma work together to give patients the quickest and most comprehensive plan once someone has an abnormal screening for breast cancer.
Dr. Manal Robin, an oncologist at CCMH, said they spent years coming up with a... | 2022-10-17T18:17:19Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: CCMH’s Fast Track approach for breast cancer treatment | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/17/medwatch-ccmhs-fast-track-approach-breast-cancer-treatment/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/17/medwatch-ccmhs-fast-track-approach-breast-cancer-treatment/ |
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The 2022 World Senior Professional Bull Riding Finals will be coming to the Stephens County Fair and Expo Center in November.
7News spoke with Gary Johns, the World Senior Professional Bull Riders President, and Kerry Meuir, World Senior Professional Bull Riders Vice President, about the event an... | 2022-10-17T22:52:48Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: World Senior Professional Bull Riding Association representatives discuss upcoming event | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/17/interview-world-senior-professional-bull-riding-association-representatives-discuss-upcoming-event/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/17/interview-world-senior-professional-bull-riding-association-representatives-discuss-upcoming-event/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Freezing temperatures can take a toll on your car, so it’s important to take a few minutes to make sure you’re prepping right and staying safe.
Local mechanic Joseph Coleman said it should take at least 15 minutes to defrost your car properly.
“The best way to do it is to start your car in the mo... | 2022-10-17T23:35:31Z | www.kswo.com | Preparing your car for freezing temperatures | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/17/preparing-your-car-freezing-temperatures/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/17/preparing-your-car-freezing-temperatures/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - People who spend time at Lake Lawtonka and Lake Ellsworth are asking the City of Lawton for improvements and more recreational opportunities.
Equestrian trails, Air BnB’s and more bathrooms: these are just a few of the things lake-goers want to see at Lake Lawtonka and Lake Ellsworth in the futur... | 2022-10-18T03:26:47Z | www.kswo.com | People weigh in on Lawton’s lakes, amenities | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/18/people-weigh-lawtons-lakes-amenities/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/18/people-weigh-lawtons-lakes-amenities/ |
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt declared a statewide special election, scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023, on Tuesday, which will legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma.
OKLAHOMA (KSWO) - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt declared a statewide special election, scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023, on Tuesday, which wi... | 2022-10-18T21:38:33Z | www.kswo.com | Special Election announced to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/18/special-election-announced-legalize-recreational-marijuana-oklahoma/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/18/special-election-announced-legalize-recreational-marijuana-oklahoma/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Great Plains Technology Center Foundation is getting ready for its annual banquet.
7News spoke with Clarence Fortney, the Great Plains Technology Center Superintendent, and Amanda Bay, a Banquet Chair, about this year’s banquet, what’s new, and how the foundation works to benefit the communit... | 2022-10-18T23:19:07Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: Great Plains Technology Center representatives discuss upcoming foundation banquet | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/18/interview-great-plains-technology-center-representatives-discuss-upcoming-foundation-banquet/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/18/interview-great-plains-technology-center-representatives-discuss-upcoming-foundation-banquet/ |
There are now 330 homes listed in the Lawton Board of Realtors MLS, while last week there was only 301.
The average asking and sold prices showed little change.
Sellers asked for around $169,700 dollars for their homes on average, while the average sold price was around $168,200.
This means sellers receive just over 99... | 2022-10-18T23:19:25Z | www.kswo.com | Park Jones Realty Report 10/18/22 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/18/park-jones-realty-report-101822/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/18/park-jones-realty-report-101822/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Public Schools hasn’t had an educator win the state’s ‘Teacher of the Year competition in over 50 years, but one art teacher is hoping to change that this year.
A Lawton Public School teacher hasn’t won this award since 1968, and Scott Smith said he’s proud to represent the district becaus... | 2022-10-19T00:40:39Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Public School Art teacher finalist in “Oklahoma Teacher of the Year” | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/18/lawton-public-school-art-teacher-finalist-oklahoma-teacher-year/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/18/lawton-public-school-art-teacher-finalist-oklahoma-teacher-year/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A program that extends to 17 counties is launching to help emergency management agencies across southwest Oklahoma deal with crises.
It includes Comanche, Caddo, Grady, Jackson, Tillman and Stephens counties and more.
The group is called the Southwest Incident Support Team or SWIST, and 24 partne... | 2022-10-19T03:24:49Z | www.kswo.com | Southwest Incident Support Team launches to help with emergencies | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/southwest-incident-support-team-launches-help-with-emergencies/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/southwest-incident-support-team-launches-help-with-emergencies/ |
Cotton County D1 election(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The race for district one commissioner is coming to an end and both men who are running have experience in the position.
Mike Woods is the current man in charge. His opponent Edward Eschiti is a former commissioner who wants to make a return to the political realm.... | 2022-10-19T22:19:45Z | www.kswo.com | Cotton County Commissioner District 1 race | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/cotton-county-commissioner-district-1-race/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/cotton-county-commissioner-district-1-race/ |
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill has many events happening this week, including an active shooter training, a haunted house, zombie 5k, and more.
7News spoke with Virginia Aid, the Community Relations Liaison, about those upcoming events and what they’ll entail.
An active shooter training will occur around noon on T... | 2022-10-19T22:20:52Z | www.kswo.com | Wednesdays with Fort Sill: Basement of Terror and Zombie 5k | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-basement-terror-zombie-5k/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/wednesdays-with-fort-sill-basement-terror-zombie-5k/ |
Next cold front forecast to arrive early Monday morning
For tonight, clear skies with the progression of a warm front moving into the area from the west. As a result, temperatures will be slower-to-cool compared to the previous evening. Overnight lows will fall into the low 40s and winds will be out of the south at 5-1... | 2022-10-19T23:50:38Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Rapid warm-up with the return of fire weather conditions to end the week | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/7news-first-alert-weather-rapid-warm-up-with-return-fire-weather-conditions-end-week/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/7news-first-alert-weather-rapid-warm-up-with-return-fire-weather-conditions-end-week/ |
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month and gate guards on Fort Sill are being trained to look for signs of abuse as people come on post.
Fort Sill’s Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates are behind the training, giving guards the tools they need to help those who need it.
Lead Domestic Abuse ... | 2022-10-19T23:50:52Z | www.kswo.com | Ft. Sill trains gate guards on signs of Domestic Violence | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/ft-sill-trains-gate-guards-signs-domestic-violence/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/ft-sill-trains-gate-guards-signs-domestic-violence/ |
OKLAHOMA (KSWO) - The US Supreme Court has denied a last-minute appeal for Oklahoma death row inmate, Benjamin Cole, who is scheduled to be executed Thursday.
Cole was convicted of killing his 9-month-old daughter in 2002 and was denied clemency by the State Pardon and Parole Board earlier in this month.
Cole’s attorne... | 2022-10-19T23:51:11Z | www.kswo.com | Supreme court denies clemency for death row inmate | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/supreme-court-denies-clemency-death-row-inmate/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/supreme-court-denies-clemency-death-row-inmate/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Senate District 32 is up for grabs in the November election, and two candidates are campaigning to win your vote.
The seat represents nearly 83,000 people in southwest Oklahoma.
Johnny Jernigan is running against incumbent John Michael Montgomery.
Education, women’s rights and bringing high quali... | 2022-10-19T23:51:17Z | www.kswo.com | Two candidates running to represent Senate District 32 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/two-candidates-running-represent-senate-district-32/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/19/two-candidates-running-represent-senate-district-32/ |
OKLAHOMA (KSWO) - An inmate at the Oklahoma state penitentiary in McAlester was executed Thursday.
Benjamin Cole was pronounced dead at 10:22 a.m. Thursday morning after lethal injection.
Cole was initially locked up in 2002 for the murder of his 9-month-old daughter, Brianna Cole.
He was the sixth Oklahoma inmate to b... | 2022-10-20T22:23:48Z | www.kswo.com | Death row inmate Benjamin Cole executed | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/20/death-row-inmate-benjamin-cole-executed/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/20/death-row-inmate-benjamin-cole-executed/ |
Walters High School hosts a career day(KSWO)
WALTERS, Okla. (KSWO) - Walters High School held a Career Day for their students.
It ran from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, at Walters High School. Students were able to connect with over 150 people to learn more about careers they could potentially be interes... | 2022-10-20T22:54:25Z | www.kswo.com | Walters High School hosts career day | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/20/walters-high-school-hosts-career-day/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/20/walters-high-school-hosts-career-day/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Working towards ending the stigma of mental health and substance abuse is the mission of a new program in Lawton.
“About 60% of people with serious mental illness, they want to work, and less than 20% are employed which is unfortunate,” said Hurleyjacks.
This is the reason why Individual Placemen... | 2022-10-21T05:51:40Z | www.kswo.com | Jim Taliaferro launches supported employment program | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/jim-taliaferro-launches-supported-employment-program/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/jim-taliaferro-launches-supported-employment-program/ |
Cameron University's Dr. John G. Morris was recently honored for his continuing work in the South Central Modern Language Association (SCMLA).(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Cameron University’s Dr. John G. Morris was recently honored for his continuing work in the South Central Modern Language Association (SCMLA).
Morri... | 2022-10-21T18:11:16Z | www.kswo.com | CU professor receives SCMLA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/cu-professor-receives-scmla-honorary-lifetime-membership-award/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/cu-professor-receives-scmla-honorary-lifetime-membership-award/ |
Rodrick introduced the 7News team to a 3-month-old Yorkshire Terrier mix turned over to Lawton Animal Welfare by a community member who found her as a stray. She will be available for adoption on Saturday, October 22.
Also, during the week of October 24, they’ll be holding a Halloween special, making adoption fees twen... | 2022-10-21T23:15:53Z | www.kswo.com | Furry Friend Friday: Yorkshire Terrier Mix | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/furry-friend-friday-yorkshire-terrier-mix/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/furry-friend-friday-yorkshire-terrier-mix/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - If you’re looking for a way to help the community this holiday season, the House of Bread Ministries has started a food drive that will run right up until Christmas.
Officials said they’ll be taking donations until 6 p.m. Friday at their main location in Geronimo.
They do host food drives year-ro... | 2022-10-21T23:16:06Z | www.kswo.com | House of Bread Ministries holiday food drive underway | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/house-bread-ministries-holiday-food-drive-underway/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/house-bread-ministries-holiday-food-drive-underway/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Now that voter registration in Comanche County is complete, there has been significant growth in the Libertarian Party.
Comanche County has seen some changes in the last 5 years and the different political parties here have different ideas of why and what elections will look like going forward.
I... | 2022-10-21T23:24:22Z | www.kswo.com | Significant growth in the Comanche County Libertarian Party | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/significant-growth-comanche-county-libertarian-party/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/significant-growth-comanche-county-libertarian-party/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton City Council held a public hearing to discuss the proposed location of the new transit center.
Tony Layton has been serving the community with his prosthetics clinic for the past 25 years. He’s worried the proposed transit center location will disrupt his business, which is located rig... | 2022-10-22T00:55:54Z | www.kswo.com | Residents push back on transit center location | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/residents-push-back-transit-center-location/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/21/residents-push-back-transit-center-location/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Halloween is just over a week away, and Saturday night, Comanche County Memorial Hospital started the celebrations early with a trunk-or-treat.
Employees’ kiddos picked up candy from more than 30 trunks decorated by the CCMH team.
The ambulance and Lawton Fire Department set up booths to showcase... | 2022-10-23T04:19:45Z | www.kswo.com | CCMH employees’ families enjoy Halloween trunk-or-treat | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/23/ccmh-employees-families-enjoy-halloween-trunk-or-treat/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/23/ccmh-employees-families-enjoy-halloween-trunk-or-treat/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A walk to end lupus took place in Elmer Thomas Park on Sunday.
They call it a medical mystery.
“I’s a very unpredictable disease. It can attack anything from the hair on your head all the way down to the tips of your toes and everything in-between,” Lupus patient Alec Orellana said.
The auto immu... | 2022-10-24T00:28:57Z | www.kswo.com | Group Walks for Lupus Awareness, Cure | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/23/group-walks-lupus-awareness-cure/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/23/group-walks-lupus-awareness-cure/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - With Halloween right around the corner, the City of Lawton has several plans to provide a fun Halloween experience for all.
7News spoke with Caitlin Gatlin, the Communications and Marketing Manager for the City of Lawton, and Aaliyah Climes, the Activities Coordinator at the Owens Center, about t... | 2022-10-24T23:19:07Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: City of Lawton officials preview Halloween festivities | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/24/interview-city-lawton-officials-preview-halloween-festivities/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/24/interview-city-lawton-officials-preview-halloween-festivities/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department has completed a $4 million upgrade to its radio systems, which has also led to the encryption of police dispatch calls.
This means now police officers are the only ones able to hear their dispatch calls, while the public, and media watchdogs, no longer have access to ... | 2022-10-25T00:02:35Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Police encrypt scanner amid transparency concerns | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/24/lawton-police-encrypt-scanner-amid-transparency-concerns/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/24/lawton-police-encrypt-scanner-amid-transparency-concerns/ |
Pleasant fall-like temperatures to remain in place next several days
For tonight, the second wave of showers and storms continue through the early overnight hours bringing an additional 0.50-1.50′' before coming to an end just before daybreak. Isolated strong-to-severe storms can’t be ruled out before 9:00 pm with a lo... | 2022-10-25T00:47:11Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Beneficial rain comes to an end before daybreak with more rain to end the workweek | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/24/7news-first-alert-weather-beneficial-rain-comes-an-end-before-daybreak-with-more-rain-end-workweek/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/24/7news-first-alert-weather-beneficial-rain-comes-an-end-before-daybreak-with-more-rain-end-workweek/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Inflation is affecting consumers across the nation, including Oklahomans who are cutting costs to make ends meet.
That’s according to a recent poll out of Oklahoma City.
The survey from Amber Integrated shows the average prices for food and energy in Oklahoma and Texas are higher than the average... | 2022-10-25T03:31:41Z | www.kswo.com | Senior citizens fight inflation, rising electricity and prescription costs in Oklahoma | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/senior-citizens-fight-inflation-rising-electricity-prescription-costs-oklahoma/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/senior-citizens-fight-inflation-rising-electricity-prescription-costs-oklahoma/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital has 23 nurses as March of Dimes finalists in 12 different categories this year. Melissa Alvillar, the Chief Nursing Officer at CCMH, said this is the most they’ve ever had, and it’s the most from one hospital.
The nurse of the year event happens every year to hon... | 2022-10-25T19:08:36Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: 23 nurses named March of Dimes finalist | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/medwatch-23-nurses-named-march-dimes-finalist/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/medwatch-23-nurses-named-march-dimes-finalist/ |
There are now 338 homes listed in the Lawton Board of Realtors MLS, up from last week’s 330.
The average asking and sold prices, though, show little change.
Sellers are asking for around $169,000 for their homes on average, while the average sold price is around $168,000.
This means sellers receive just over 99% of the... | 2022-10-25T22:09:33Z | www.kswo.com | Park Jones Realty Report 10/25/22 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/park-jones-realty-report-102522/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/park-jones-realty-report-102522/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Ellipsis, a local organization, is hosting their 3rd annual Park-O-Treat event at Elmer Thomas Park this weekend.
7News spoke with Joslyn Wood, president and founder of Ellipsis, about the annual Park-O-Treat, how the organization affects the community, and what drove Wood to create the group.
Wo... | 2022-10-25T22:31:10Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: Ellipsis founder discusses 3rd Annual Park-O-Treat | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/interview-ellipsis-founder-discusses-3rd-annual-park-o-treat/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/interview-ellipsis-founder-discusses-3rd-annual-park-o-treat/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche County Commissioners are awarding the Lawton Public Library $50,000.
Lawton City Council members voted to allow the city to accept the funds during their meeting Tuesday.
Because anyone who lives in Comanche County can use the Lawton Public Library, the commissioners pitch in each year.
... | 2022-10-25T23:40:41Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Public Library receives $50,000 from Comanche Co. Commissioners | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/lawton-public-library-receives-50000-comanche-co-commissioners/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/lawton-public-library-receives-50000-comanche-co-commissioners/ |
Isolated strong-to-severe storms possible Thursday night
For tonight, clear skies and becoming chilly with overnight lows falling into the low 40s. Winds will be out of the west shifting to the north at 5-10 mph.
On Wednesday, patchy fog is possible for the morning commute, but will mix out by 9:00 AM leaving behind a ... | 2022-10-26T00:02:24Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Next storm system arrives at end the workweek bringing another round of beneficial rainfall | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/7news-first-alert-weather-next-storm-system-arrives-end-workweek-bringing-another-round-beneficial-rainfall/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/25/7news-first-alert-weather-next-storm-system-arrives-end-workweek-bringing-another-round-beneficial-rainfall/ |
Michael Eugene Jackson Jr. was sentenced to 81 years in prison on Oct. 25, 2022.(Courtesy of Stephens County)
STEPHENS CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A Stephens County man was sentenced to a total of 81 years in prison Tuesday after pointing a gun at another person and asking a teenager to take the fall for an illegal gun charge.... | 2022-10-26T01:12:10Z | www.kswo.com | Man sentenced to 81 years for gun charges | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/26/man-sentenced-81-years-gun-charges/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/26/man-sentenced-81-years-gun-charges/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The location of the Lawton Area Transit System’s new transit center location is still up in the air.
LATS General Manager Ryan Landers presented an alternate location to Lawton City Council members at a Transit Trust Meeting Tuesday afternoon.
People who ride the bus are divided over where it sho... | 2022-10-26T04:14:40Z | www.kswo.com | Alternate location proposed for new transit center in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/26/alternate-location-proposed-new-transit-center-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/26/alternate-location-proposed-new-transit-center-lawton/ |
A family-run donut shop in Lawton exemplifies the struggles many small businesses have faced since the pandemic: raise prices or close their doors.
While inflation plays a factor-- the bigger issue comes from issues with the supply chain.
“The supply side is still struggling with logistic difficulties in the supply cha... | 2022-10-27T00:02:35Z | www.kswo.com | Local businesses raise prices due to inflation | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/26/local-businesses-raise-prices-due-inflation/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/26/local-businesses-raise-prices-due-inflation/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The race for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 64 is on, with three candidates campaigning to earn your vote.
About 34,000 people in Comanche County, mostly in the Lawton area, are represented by the seat. Newcomer Zachary Walls is running as an Independent to unseat Republican Represent... | 2022-10-27T00:02:42Z | www.kswo.com | Meet the candidates running for OK House District 64 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/26/meet-candidates-running-ok-house-district-64/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/26/meet-candidates-running-ok-house-district-64/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Governor Stitt paid a visit to Cache to meet with local representatives and community members.
Many people said this was their first time ever meeting a governor. They said they couldn’t remember the last time anyone in that position had visited Cache.
That’s why most of the conversation focused ... | 2022-10-27T14:02:30Z | www.kswo.com | Governor Kevin Stitt address the concerns of rural Oklahoma | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/27/governor-kevin-stitt-address-concerns-rural-oklahoma/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/27/governor-kevin-stitt-address-concerns-rural-oklahoma/ |
CENTRAL HIGH, Okla. (KSWO) - If you’re a fan of cowboys and sweets, you won’t want to miss Cowboys and Pies happening next weekend.
7News spoke with Ron Secoy, the event coordinator and cowboy poet, about the upcoming event and what the community can expect.
The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov... | 2022-10-27T22:52:59Z | www.kswo.com | Interview: Cowboys and Pies representative discusses upcoming event | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/27/interview-cowboys-pies-representative-discusses-upcoming-event/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/27/interview-cowboys-pies-representative-discusses-upcoming-event/ |
On November 8th, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and people with NAACP Lawton will be driving people to the polls from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Election day is right around the corner, and one local organization will be providing transportation for those who need it.
Lawton NAACP Branch 6131B S... | 2022-10-27T23:06:02Z | www.kswo.com | NAACP Lawton to provide rides to the polls on Election Day | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/27/naacp-lawton-provide-rides-polls-election-day/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/27/naacp-lawton-provide-rides-polls-election-day/ |
Storm System #2 to provide widespread rainfall totals between 1-2′' with localized higher amounts
For tonight, isolated-to-scattered strong-to-severe storms are possible before 2:00 AM. The main threats for storms that become severe will be wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail up to the size of half dollars, localized floodin... | 2022-10-28T00:24:20Z | www.kswo.com | 7News First Alert Weather: Slow moving upper-level low keeps on-and-off showers through Friday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/27/7news-first-alert-weather-slow-moving-upper-level-low-keeps-on-and-off-showers-through-friday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/27/7news-first-alert-weather-slow-moving-upper-level-low-keeps-on-and-off-showers-through-friday/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s no secret that the Army missed their recruiting goals. In an effort to help, today Fort Sill hosted “A Day in the Life of a Soldier” for Moore High School students.
They were able to have a hands on experience with some of the equipment, eat a military style lunch, ask many questions and eve... | 2022-10-28T00:24:35Z | www.kswo.com | Fort Sill hosted “A Day in the Life of a Soldier”, in an effort to help with missed recruiting goals | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/27/fort-sill-hosted-day-life-soldier-an-effort-help-with-missed-recruiting-goals/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/27/fort-sill-hosted-day-life-soldier-an-effort-help-with-missed-recruiting-goals/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Stamps with ties to Lawton will soon be flying around the country, after a local artist was chosen by the postal service.
“I’ve always known that I wanted to be great, to have my name mentioned amongst the greats and to do that you have to do something that sets yourself apart from them,” said Pe... | 2022-10-28T00:46:12Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton artist creates painting for USPS stamp | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/28/lawton-artist-creates-painting-usps-stamp/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/28/lawton-artist-creates-painting-usps-stamp/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The final meeting to discuss reducing public land marks the start of changes to the city’s master parks plan.
“We’ll go ahead and compile all the public input from all the different meetings and have a complete package of all the parks throughout the city.”
The city presented their plans to reduc... | 2022-10-28T04:58:14Z | www.kswo.com | City Parks Public Meetings End | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/28/city-parks-public-meetings-end/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/28/city-parks-public-meetings-end/ |
Apple to require employee proof of booster
MADISON (WKOW) -- Apple is now requiring that its employees show proof of a COVID-19 booster shot.
According to "The Verge", the mandate applies to both in-store and corporate employees. Employees will be given four weeks to get their booster dose, starting on the date that th... | 2022-01-18T12:38:51Z | www.wkow.com | Apple to require employee proof of booster | Coronavirus | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/coronavirus/apple-to-require-employee-proof-of-booster/article_8106f3e8-783f-11ec-9498-07a49c590371.html | https://www.wkow.com/coronavirus/apple-to-require-employee-proof-of-booster/article_8106f3e8-783f-11ec-9498-07a49c590371.html |
(CNN) -- The highly transmissible Omicron COVID-19 variant has health officials recommending you upgrade your mask to an N95 or K-N95. With this, it's important you know how to tell whether your mask is real or fake.
The U.S. certifies N95's while China approves K-N95 masks.
The CDC has issued a warning, saying about 6... | 2022-01-18T12:39:07Z | www.wkow.com | How to spot a fake N95 or K-N95 mask | Coronavirus | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/coronavirus/how-to-spot-a-fake-n95-or-k-n95-mask/article_bef48252-783e-11ec-bfb7-7be0bb0f1e4f.html | https://www.wkow.com/coronavirus/how-to-spot-a-fake-n95-or-k-n95-mask/article_bef48252-783e-11ec-bfb7-7be0bb0f1e4f.html |
Attorney: Ghislaine Maxwell no longer protecting names of men in Epstein operation
(CNN) -- Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is no longer protecting the names of eight men involved in Jeffrey Epstein's operation.
Maxwell's attorney told a federal judge that she would no longer object to their identities being... | 2022-01-18T12:39:26Z | www.wkow.com | Attorney: Ghislaine Maxwell no longer protecting names of men in Epstein operation | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/attorney-ghislaine-maxwell-no-longer-protecting-names-of-men-in-epstein-operation/article_18b54ca4-7777-11ec-82ce-f7adcabeb4e5.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/attorney-ghislaine-maxwell-no-longer-protecting-names-of-men-in-epstein-operation/article_18b54ca4-7777-11ec-82ce-f7adcabeb4e5.html |
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