Jarred Burk
Breaking News Specialist
Lawton, Oklahoma
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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.
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Education
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 5:17 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Alex Rosa-Figueroa
This burglary is just the latest in a string of burglaries across Lawton this month.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 1:12 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
Police say they took a report of a “peeping tom” in the neighborhood near Jackson County Memorial Hospital on November 21.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 1:02 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
Firefighters were called to the home at 2205 NW Pollard around 10 p.m. on November 17 where people were reportedly trapped inside.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 11:02 AM CST
|By Jarred Burk
Emergency crews were sent to 16th and Cache Road a little after 9 a.m. after receiving reports of a person being hit by a vehicle.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 4:36 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
There are currently 334 homes actively up for sale in the Lawton board of Realtors.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 4:25 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
The Honor Guard commander said their primary mission is paying funeral costs for fallen veterans, but that doesn’t stop them from helping out where they’re needed.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 11:38 AM CST
|By Jarred Burk
If you have any information on this burglary contact Crime Stoppers at 580-355-INFO.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 9:31 AM CST
|By Jarred Burk
When they arrived one person was found with a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:33 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
The 4-60th Air Defense Artillery brigade is Fort Sill’s first Direct-Energy short range air defense unit, or DEM SHORAD for short.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:17 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk, Kevin Haggenmiller and Mark Rigsby
United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis Richard McDonough was in Lawton today and sat down with 7News’ Mark Rigsby to discuss a range of topics.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 1:41 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
The department’s traffic division is continuing to investigate the incident.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 11:19 AM CST
|By Jarred Burk
According to court documents, Robert Dean Shipley, 47, is accused of having sexual relations with the child between April 2018 and November 2022.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:45 AM CST
|By Jarred Burk
According to court documents, Ben Joseph Russell is accused of contacting the victim via SnapChat and telling them he was 16-years-old.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 4:09 PM CST
|By Cade Taylor and Jarred Burk
The project helps families in need get food items to prepare a Thanksgiving meal, and relies on organizations across the community to collect 1,500 items of a single item.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 3:51 PM CST
|By Cade Taylor and Jarred Burk
The CEO gave the academy a $5,000 scholarship donation to the school to further advance its curriculum and resources.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 2:13 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
Waurika’s Chief of Police said they arrested a suspect on Wednesday following a four day investigation.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 1:48 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
It happened around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Main and Cypress.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 1:40 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
According to District Attorney David Thomas, two men died and a third was critically injured in the incident which is believed to have stemmed from a domestic situation.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 4:44 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
PlusPass allows drivers to manage their account on their mobile device and pay tolls via credit card, PayPal, or cash.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 4:30 PM CST
|By Cade Taylor and Jarred Burk
For Native American Heritage month the dancers are visiting surrounding schools to educate people on the Comanche Nation culture.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 4:04 PM CST
|By Cade Taylor and Jarred Burk
All senior citizens are welcome at the center and they don’t charge for anything.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 12:25 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
Chickasha Police say they responded to a disturbance call Tuesday afternoon, on the 3000 block of Westbrook Street..
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 10:08 AM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Alex Rosa-Figueroa
Due to this change, people in Lawton will see a slight change in the time they get their bill.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 5:02 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
During the event, students received a fake career, while also finding out how much they’d be making for doing that job.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 4:40 PM CST
|By Cade Taylor and Jarred Burk
They will deliver the baskets this Thursday, right before the Thanksgiving break.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 2:14 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
There was no word on why the opening is being delayed but Post officials say they “understand the frustration” and appreciate everyone’s patience.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 2:05 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
Officials say these hunts are an important part of the management of the animals on the Refuge.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
Nearly half of Comanche County will receive their statements either this weekend or next week.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
The baby was flown to OU Children’s Hospital after doctors discovered a brain bleed with no signs of external injuries.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 3:13 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
This is an annual event put on to promote unity and let veterans know they haven’t been forgotten.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
Officers were dispatched to the area of 12th and Summit Ave. around 11 a.m. for a disturbance involving a vehicle vs pedestrian crash.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 8:09 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
The 45th annual CIVA Veterans Day celebration and powwow will be happening soon.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 3:37 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Cade Taylor
We here at 7NEWS want to wish Bill the happiest of birthdays.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 12:14 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
In a letter, the Oklaunion Water Supply Corporation warned its customers to boil water prior to consumption.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 12:04 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk
These low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought which began Nov. 1, 2021.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 11:22 AM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
We’re covering Comanche Happenings, or Numu Nahapu as it’s known in the Comanche language.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:57 AM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Cade Taylor
The Battalion Commander said to prepare for the deployment, they’ve been focusing on field and artillery training.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:48 AM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Chase Scheuer
Oklahomans went to the polls last night to cast their votes in dozens of races across the state, including big ones for the Governor, State Superintendent and two Senate seats.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 4:32 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Cade Taylor
The city will close the off-ramps again from 9 to 4 tomorrow to finish repairs.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 9:46 AM CST
|By Jarred Burk
He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 10:02 AM CDT
|By Jarred Burk, Avery Ikeda and Kevin Haggenmiller
According to court documents, the dog probably died of heatstroke after being left in the car for about 38 hours.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 3:50 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk and Alex Rosa-Figueroa
Glossip has been on death row for 25 years, convicted in a murder-for-hire case from 1997.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk
The Lawton Public Library is hosting a series of events for the community this month. Tanya Organ joined us to tell us more about events.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk and Kyle Weatherly
Due to a risk for severe weather of Friday night, several high school football games have been moved to Thursday night.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:00 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
Education Spotlight on Oklahoma
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 1:38 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
Thelma Sikes, 34, is facing four total charges.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
The month was first proclaimed as National American Indian Heritage Month in 1990 by then President George H.W. Bush.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk
Board members discussed a couple of issues including approving Dr. Krista Ratliff to be brought on as a consultant.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk and Kevin Haggenmiller
Live2Lead is an annual gathering of leaders which happens in over 300 places across the world, with presentations from prize winning authors and more.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 1:58 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk
According to a post on Facebook, a woman entered the station around 10:12 a.m. and took off in the vehicle at a high rate of speed.
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