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 23 2013 8:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:59:10 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The U.S. attorney for western Oklahoma is urging residents and businesses to keep their guard up when preparing to make donations to aid the tornado relief effort. U.S. Attorney Sanford
The U.S. attorney for western Oklahoma is urging residents and businesses to keep their guard up when preparing to make donations to aid the tornado relief effort.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:56:14 GMT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) _ A preliminary report on a northeast Oklahoma boat crash that killed two University of Arkansas students says excessive speed, driver inattention and alcohol use contributed to the accident. Grand
A preliminary report on a northeast Oklahoma boat crash that killed two University of Arkansas students says excessive speed, driver inattention and alcohol use contributed to the accident
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:36 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_Some of Lawton's smallest residents are serving up some delicious refreshments to help the people of Moore. A group of 6 and 7 year olds are operating an impromptu lemonade stand to raise
Some of Lawton's smallest residents are serving up some delicious refreshments to help the people of Moore. A group of 6- and 7-year-olds are operating an impromptu lemonade stand.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:24:41 GMT
Lawton_It looks like the water bills will rise about $6 a month in Lawton, to offset the $8.37 million deficit in next year's budget. That's the proposal the city council tentatively agreed to Wednesday
It looks like the water bills will rise about $6 a month in Lawton, to offset the $8.37 million deficit in next year's budget.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:52:31 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ If you want a chance of surviving a natural disaster, you have to have a plan, but if you're not at home, the plan could fall apart. Monday's tornado hit Moore in mid-afternoon when the majority
If you want a chance of surviving a natural disaster, you have to have a plan, but what if you're not at home? The plan could fall apart.
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