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Crews respond to two Rogers Lane wrecks

Crews respond to two Rogers Lane crashes within 30 minutes of each other.

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What’s next for Snyder Public Schools following two failed school bonds

Lawton City Council Update: Randy Warren

Veterans meet with employers for hiring event

Black History Luncheon held on Fort Sill

New US coronavirus case may be 1st from unknown origin

The government announced the worrisome development shortly after a news conference in which President Donald Trump said the U.S. is “very, very ready” for whatever the new coronavirus threat brings.

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Trump urges calm even as US reports worrisome new virus case

The session comes a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.

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Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce asking people to take ‘Leap of Kindness’

The Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce wants people to take a "Leap of Kindness" for this year's Leap Day.

Published February 27, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Semi-truck catches fire in east Lawton

A semi-truck fire broke out in Lawton on Lee Boulevard near Southeast 60th street outside a tire shop.

Published February 27, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Several area lakes added to consumption advisory list

Several lakes in our area have consumption advisories for mercury.

Published February 27, 2020 at 6:27 PM

Fire starts near fire department in Comanche County

A fire sparked near a fire department in Comanche County Thursday.

Published February 27, 2020 at 6:16 PM

High school basketball scores: Feb. 27

Scores from Thursday's southwest Oklahoma schools' area games in Classes 6A through B.

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Stolen hearse carrying casket leads police on L.A. freeway chase

Local media have reported that the body was left in the vehicle while a mortuary attendant brought a different body into the church and that’s when the vehicle was stolen.

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More than two pounds of meth found in Stephens County drug bust

Deputies stopped the car just south of Comanche and found 2 and half pounds of meth and a loaded firearm.

Published February 27, 2020 at 5:54 PM

First Alert Forecast

Clear and calm tonight with temps falling near freezing by morning

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Lexie Walker

Published February 27, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce hosting State of Arts Luncheon

The Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is hosting the State of Arts Luncheon Friday, February 28th at Hilton Garden Inn.

Published February 27, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Insulin: The rising cost of a life-saving drug

The price of insulin is making it difficult for some people to afford it. It's a cost that could mean the difference between life and death for some.

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Makenzie Burk

Published February 27, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Lawton Veteran reflects on time as Buffalo Soldier

Buffalo Soldiers fought in wars and other battles from 1866 to the end of World War II. A Lawton man is keeping their memory on the front lines.

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Zayna Haliburton

Published February 27, 2020 at 12:12 PM

Oklahoma death row inmates seek injection protocol challenge

There are currently 47 inmates on death row in Oklahoma, and more than two dozen have exhausted all of their appeals.

Published February 27, 2020 at 11:44 AM

Altus police arrest man after 30 minute pursuit

According to Chief Tim Murphy, the pursuit began after police received reports of a vehicle traveling the wrong way in traffic around 10 p.m.

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Jarred Burk

Published February 27, 2020 at 11:04 AM

First Alert Forecast

Beautiful weather will remain in place for Texoma through the weekend. Rain chances return early next week.

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John Hammersmith

Published February 27, 2020 at 4:36 AM

Officer accused of handcuffing son, leaving him in Ind. jail as ‘scare tactic’

The officer turned himself in on charges of neglect and confinement. He has been on administrative leave since January.

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Cache boys, Anadarko girls advance to 4A Regional Championship Games

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Big Pasture boys, girls stay alive in Class B Area Tournament

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Local teams try to stay alive in Area, Regional Tournaments

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High school basketball scores: Feb. 27

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Aggies hungry for more success under new head coach

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