Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Cade Taylor
7News spoke with Roy Rodrick from the Lawton Animal Welfare about this week’s adoptable pet, an adorable 5-month-old Schnauzer mix, and how to be prepared for your pets in the event of a disaster.
Interview: Dr. Kathryn Briner Discusses Comanche Nation’s Involvement on Disney’s Latest Film ‘Prey’
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
7News spoke with Dr. Kathryn Pewenofkit Briner, Comanche Nation’s Director of Language Planning and Development, about her involvement on Disney’s latest film ‘Prey.’
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:03 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor and Mandy Cunningham
Lawton firefighters were called to the scene of a structure fire around 3 p.m. Thursday, near 18th and Baldwin in Lawton.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 1:58 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
The Lawton Public Library’s monthly Bike in the Park event is this Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
If you are look for a job Southwestern Medical Center is looking for you!
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
7News spoke with Virginia Aid, the Fort Sill Community Relations Liaison, about the upcoming gate closure and exciting weekend events such as a Glow in the Dark Golf Scramble, All Army Invitational Softball Tournament, and their Yappy Hour.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
7News spoke with Bink Mooney, the Event Coordinator for the Lawton & Fort Sill Stamp Club, about their upcoming Stamp, Coin, Collectibles, and Sports Memorabilia Show.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
The City of Duncan performed their quarterly cemetery clean-ups Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
Southwestern Medical Center is set to host a hiring event Thursday, as they search for new staff members.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
7News spoke with Taylor Abbot, the current Rush Springs Watermelon Queen, about this week’s festival festivities, her time as Watermelon Queen, how she acquired the role, and her favorite part of the festival.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
The Lawton Police Department’s Officer Academy began its training Monday.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor and Haley Wilson
7News spoke with Roy Rodrick from the Lawton Animal Welfare about this week’s adoptable pet, an adorable and loving Pitbull who was picked up as a stray, a national adoption event called Clear the Shelters August, and safety conditions for pets in the cooler weather.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
The Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center partnered with the Comanche Nation Workforce to lend a hand to their Youth Employment Program.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
7News spoke with Virginia Aid, the Community Relations Liaison for Fort Sill, about their Mongolian Lunch, Back to School Bash and Color Run, Back to School Brunch, and their connection with the celebration for Lawton’s 121st birthday this week.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:55 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
For the fifth year in a row, The Great 580 Association is teaming with multiple community organizations to give away free backpacks.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:38 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
The Lawton Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help weigh-in and organize donations, help distribute, build food boxes and more.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 4:12 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association will host “A Night with OSU” on Wednesday evening.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
7News spoke with Tanya Organ, the Community Engagement Librarian for the Lawton Public Library, to discuss their upcoming August events.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
Fletcher Police Department has received numerous reports of suspicious activity recently and is warning locals.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Haley Wilson, Cade Taylor and Kevin Haggenmiller
We now know more about what caused the court house evacuation and the status of the staff member who was affected.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
7News spoke with Carmen Glass, the founder of Fraeuleins of Lawton, about the new non-profit organization, how the group was formed, why it’s vital to help the community, and their upcoming first event.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor and Haley Wilson
Weekly guest Virginia Aid, the Community Relations Liaison on Fort Sill, spoke with 7News about their upcoming back to school events, an ice cream treat event at the Twin Oaks Bowling Center, and their Newcomer’s Spouse Orientation event this week.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 5:06 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
7News spoke with LaRae Taylor, the Executive Director of the Pregnancy Resource Center, about their need for volunteers, the role they play at the center, and when their upcoming training program for volunteers is being held.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
Two southwest Oklahoma kids are moving to the next level of the U.S.A. Mullet Championship.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 5:02 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
7News spoke with Roy Rodrick about Lawton Animal Welfare partnering with Best Friends Animal Society for National Adoption Weekend and what shelters are currently doing to get adoption numbers back up.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
Today, 7News spoke with Ricky Hall, the Minister for ‘Soldiers Winning Souls for Christ’ Ministries, about his upcoming Feeding and Clothing Ministries event.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
The Oklahoma Local Agriculture Collaborative hosted their first Western Oklahoma Workshop at the Lawton Farmers Market, offering many different informational programs.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
There’s always a lot happening on Fort Sill, so every Wednesday we bring you the latest details about what’s happening on post.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
Fort Sill welcomed Colonel John Redford, as he took over the position of Director for the Army Capability Manager of the Air Defense Artillery Brigade, in a special Change of Charter ceremony.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
The Life Ready Center hosted an Engineering Exploration Summer Camp, in partnership with OSU and the McMahon Foundation.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
Today, 7News spoke with the the Lawton & Fort Sill Stamp Club’s Vice President, Jeanne McKenty, and Event Coordinator, Bink Mooney.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 4:15 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
On July 21 and 27, the Oklahoma City-County Health Department will offer free mammogram screenings for women over the age of forty.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
Today, 7News talked with Roy Rodrick about how to keep our furry friends safe during the continuous heat and what city laws and ordinances you should be aware of.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma has partnered with the Oklahoma State Department of Health to provide sensory-friendly vaccine clinics around the state.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By Mark Rigsby and Cade Taylor
‘Connected Nation Texas’ is eyeing counties in southwest Oklahoma to expand broadband.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce hosted their monthly luncheon this afternoon, with the focus being on tourism in Oklahoma.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
Fort Sill held another change of command ceremony this morning, welcoming Colonel Tony Dedmond as the new 30th Air Defense Artillery Commander.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
EngageOK hit Lawton High School today, giving teachers from across the region a chance to take part in the State Department of Education’s traveling conference.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
7News was joined by President of the Lawton/ Fort Sill Buffalo Soldiers, Tony Washington, and Trooper Robert McClain to talk more about the banquet, and their upcoming golf tournament.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
Life’s Hope Inc., a non-profit organization located in Duncan, is working with other non-profits to ensure school programs in the area have access to enough food.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk and Cade Taylor
The Salvation Army says they’re seeing an increase in request for help with basic necessities.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
Today, 7News spoke with Roy Rodrick about how exposure to those high temperatures, for long periods of time, could pose life-threatening situations for our furry friends.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Cade Taylor
It’s time to celebrate tomatoes! The Lawton Farmers Market’s 11th Annual Tomato Festival is happening this weekend, featuring crafts, contests, food, and, of course, tomatoes!