Jarred Burk
Storm Chaser
Lawton, Oklahoma
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Jarred fills multiple roles for 7News, including being one of the station's storm hunters. We like to call him our 'Breaking News Specialist.'
Jarred was born and raised in Lawton, Oklahoma. He attended MacArthur High School and graduated in 2004 then went on to Cameron University where he graduated with a degree in Communications and a minor in Journalism.
He first came to work at 7News in 2010 and worked here until 2012, when he left to become an EMT for Comanche County Memorial Hospital's ambulance service.
He returned to 7News in 2016 as the Digital Content Manager. He now serves multiple roles for 7News, including his favorite: storm hunter.
In his free time Jarred serves his community as a firefighter/EMT at Valley View Volunteer Fire Department.
Send him an email any time and go follow his Facebook page!
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Miranda Marie Durate was last seen around 10:30 Wednesday night at her home.
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Police are investigating after a body was found behind a business in Lawton.
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The removal of a boathouse at Lake Lawtonka did not go exactly as planned.
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Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrested a Flower Mound Volunteer Fire Department firefighter last night after he ran into an ambulance and showed signs of intoxication, according to officials.
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A stack of approximately 100 hay bales caught fire in a barn Thursday morning.
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By the time officers arrived, an LPD spokesman said they found Kennedy with a gunshot wound.
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They add currently listed homes have been on the market for an average of 77 days.
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The Athena Brownfield Memorial Bench was installed at the Cyril Town Plaza on Monday.
Lawyers for Robert Hinkle and Nathan Ronan release a statement on arbitrators' decisions to reinstate them to Lawton Police Department.
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Lawton Animal Welfare joined 7News for the latest on happenings at their facility along with tips for pet owners as we head into hotter weather.
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They will now move on to Advanced Individual Training schools, specializing in air defense artillery, military intelligence, and various medical fields.
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According to Chickasha police, officers originally got a call for an employee who had passed out, but when they arrived, they found 32-year-old Jessica Poteet dead.
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Senator James Lankford joined 7News to discuss several topics including the recent debt ceiling fight, the ongoing issues at the U.S.-Mexico border and student loan repayment.
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There is new leadership at the 3rd Battalion 13th Field Artillery.
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Allison Davis is the author of “Hope the Dog” a children’s book she says is meant to help kids realize that they can always rely on hope, the emotion that is.
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Police say they clocked the rider going 98 miles per an hour in a 50 on Rogers Lane and that’s when the chase started.
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He was taken into custody without further incident according to police.
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Park Jones Realtors also say a typical loan of $175,000 has seen an increase in payments of $426 per month in interest, when comparing today’s 7-percent interest rate to 2021′s rates of 3-percent.
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The event plans to connect veterans and their family to employers who value their unique skillset, experiences, and dedication.
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Oklahoma Highway Patrol say some basic steps can avoid debris-based injuries, crashes and even deaths.
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They’re going to be discussing the budget, getting a recruiting service to help find a new city manager, and more.
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Comanche County commissioners approved major spending on updates meant to combat large scale disasters.
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Kids between the age of 8 and 12 will be working on the production all week, until it all culminates into three separate shows on Saturday.
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Officials with the OSBI say the inmate was discovered during routine 7 a.m. cell checks on Saturday.
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The agreement will allow prospective nurses to pursue their degrees at the hospital, cutting back on the travel needed to get access to vital educational resources.
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Stitt’s office says they are joined by 12 other Republican governors in committing to helping at the border.
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Two murder trials continued into their third day, with jury deliberations underway in one.
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The National Weather Service named the county as a StormReady community.
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In a veto message for both bills, which read nearly identical, the Governor said he “must veto it.”
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They say the surface work starts at 8 p.m Thursday. and goes until 5 a.m. Friday.
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7News reached out to Lawton Parks and Rec to see if the issue is happening here and the answer? Yes, but there’s a plan to fight it.
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Four Stars Toyota and the Altus City Animal Control are partnering for a free pet adoption event.
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To help give the boy and his family a trip they’ll never forget, all you have to do is donate a dollar at BancFirst locations across town.
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The “Athena Alert” system has looser criteria than the Amber Alert, which requires confirmation of an abduction.
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With Fathers Day just around the corner there are a number of events happening on Fort Sill for dads. We're going to talk about that and other happenings on post.
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They say at this time there is no reason to suspect foul play or self harm and the death is being investigated by the Fort Sill Criminal Investigations Division.
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The Lawton Police Department has released new details about a hit and run which led to the death of a woman in west Lawton on Friday night.
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Jury selection is underway at the Comanche County Courthouse for three separate murder cases.
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A fun day at the lake for kids planned for this weekend in Duncan.
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Police say the driver fled the scene but was located shortly afterwards.
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Recently filed court documents allege 41-year-old Michael Marlow was involved in a head-on crash on State Highway 36 in Cotton County.
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The kids were also there for the check presentation, so they can meet the people and organizations who do so much for the organization from behind the scenes.
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We were told by Walters PD they weren’t able to tell us because it’s an active investigation.
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The Caddo County Sheriff’s office says Kelly R. Lee is known to drive a dark gray GMC four door truck with an OU tag on the front.
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This year feeding sites will be setup at 18 different locations and different times.
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Judge Scott Meadors has ruled on a motion made by defense lawyers in the case of former LPD police officers Robert Hinkle and Nathan Ronan.
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No fishing permits or licenses are required..
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The victim says they were around 5 years old when this happened.
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