Jan joined KSWO in 1980 as Public Affairs Director. She moved to the News Department in 1981 first as reporter, then anchor and subsequently, as News Director. She remained as News Director until July 2006 when she stepped back so she could spend more time with her family. Her co-anchor and colleague David Bradley assumed the position. During her 25 years in the job, the News Department won dozens of awards for Best Newscast, Best Public Issues Reporting, Best General Reporting and Best Photography from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters, the Associated Press and United Press International. Many of the reporters and anchors you see around the country had their start at 7 News. Jan was honored in March by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters when she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. She says it's an honor she never expected but one she cherishes and is a highlight of her career.
Jan grew up in New Jersey but has lived in Lawton for more than 34 years. She is married to Comanche County Associate District Judge C. William Stratton. They are parents to six--that's right, six--children and now are proud grandparents. Jan lists golf, travel, community theater and the New York Times crossword puzzle as hobbies.
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:45:39 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_A check on a registered sex offender in Lawton led to the arrests of three people on drug charges today, it happened just after 1 p.m. at a home near 7th and Dearborn. Lawton police said they
A check on a registered sex offender in Lawton led to the arrests of three people on drug charges today, it happened just after 1 p.m. at a home near 7th and Dearborn.
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:02 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:02:05 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY –The House of Representatives voted recently to significantly reduce the backlog of bridges needing repair or replacement in Oklahoma. "Road and bridge funding is not only a safety issue,
The House of Representatives voted recently to significantly reduce the backlog of bridges needing repair or replacement in Oklahoma.
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 21:44:09 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_The City of Lawton has removed advisory notices for area lakes because of hazardous levels of blue-green algae.In a memo, city officials said, because of recent changes in laws, tests which
The City of Lawton has removed advisory notices for area lakes because of hazardous levels of blue-green algae.
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:26 PM EDT2012-05-24 21:26:54 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY_The Oklahoma House failed to pass a $6.8 billion general appropriations bill to fund the state government The vote on the bill was split down the middle 47-47, falling short of the 51 votes
The Oklahoma house has narrowly approved a $6.8 billion general appropriations bill to fund state government, avoiding the need to return for a special session.
Thursday, May 24 2012 4:04 PM EDT2012-05-24 20:04:47 GMT
By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A Senate panel has approved a $631 billion defense budget for next year, the same amount that President Barack Obama proposed for the military. Sens.
A Senate panel has approved a $631 billion defense budget for next year, the same amount that President Barack Obama proposed for the military.
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