Zayna Haliburton
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Open Arms Behavioral Health is providing a free service to Veterans and military service members through a grant they recently received. Health professionals use horses to assist in improving mental and emotional health.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and many people are experiencing stress and anxiety amid the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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Chattanooga Public Schools is part of a program that helps feed students through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma during the school year.
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The Lawton Veterinary Hospital has been offering the Genevieve Fund for a couple of years now. It's used to help cover medical expenses of emergency situations a pet owner may face. Staff members said this funding has been heavily utilized.
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Altus police responded to the 1300 block of North Forrest on Saturday around 11:30 p.m. on reports of shots fired.
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Think Ability, a nonprofit organization in Duncan, is continuing to serve the community and surrounding areas amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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First responders are reporting at least two people from Lawton were hurt in a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle Friday evening in northern Comanche County.
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The Stephens County Humane Society says they've seen an increase an adoptions within the last month, however that's not stopping them from raising money for the animals still in the shelter.
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Photographers across the country are taking part in the Front Porch Project. This documents the lives of families during the Coronavirus Pandemic through portraits.
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The Altus Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened Friday just after 11 p.m.
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A Lawton woman is staying active and healthy amid the Coronavirus Pandemic by dancing, and she’s encouraging others to do the same.
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Facebook group that is ran by a large group of volunteers is helping health care workers and first responders all over the world find RVs and trailers to live in temporarily amid the coronavirus pandemic. This allows for families to be kept safe while their loved ones are on the front lines.
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Sunday is the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, and a Lawton woman is remembering her brother who was one of the 168 people killed.
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A Marlow man is dead after a vehicle crash Saturday evening near Rush Springs.
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The Duncan Chisholm Trail Heritage Center is closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, however, that is not stopping them from educating families from a distance.
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It’s the end of an era for Lawton Police as Deputy Chief James Apple celebrated his retirement after 40 years with the department.
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The Temple community is coming together to support their high school seniors who are finishing out the year from home and missing out on so many last moments.
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Because of the coronavirus outbreak, restaurants are only offering carryout and delivery services. Having the dining room closed can effect businesses financially.
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If you checked your bank account recently, you might’ve seen some money from the government. It’s from a $2 trillion stimulus package that President Trump signed to help Americans get through the current pandemic.
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A Duncan church celebrated Easter a little differently Sunday morning. Instead of live-streaming their service like most churches, members were able to watch from their cars out front.
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A non-profit organization in Lawton is helping spread positivity by putting together different projects and contests that the whole family can take part in from while practicing social distancing.
A single vehicle accident sent one woman to the hospital early Saturday morning near Lee Boulevard and Crater Creek Road.
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The CDC is recommending people to wear face masks in public settings.
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It’s been 41 years since one of the most destructive tornadoes tore through the Texoma area killing 58 people. Three lives were lost here in Lawton, and more in the city of Wichita Falls back on April 10th, 1979.
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People are spending more time at home because of the coronavirus pandemic and that can mean many people are stress eating.
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A church in Medicine Park is reaching out to their community and lending a helping hand to those in need amid the coronavirus Pandemic
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M28 Ministries, in conjunction with many churches and organizations, is providing hot meals on a weekly basis for the community.
Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in a police chase early Sunday morning on Highway 62.
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A non-profit organization is still fulfilling its mission of helping people who have experienced abuse.
The Comanche County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a homicide that took place near N.W. 4 Mile Road Friday night.
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The Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center and Brookridge Retirement Community are among many facilities that are taking extra precautions to keep their residents safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. While visitations are suspended, they are working hard to keep their residents active.
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Many peoples’ daily routines are changing due to the coronavirus, and a lot of people are at home more because of it. This can mean more time to spend with your pets.
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The Center for Creative Living may be closed, however they are continuing to help seniors from a distance, something they say is important especially during times like this.
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A non-profit organization is lending a helping hand amid the coronavirus by making face masks and hand soap for medical personnel.
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Holy City does not hold annual Easter Pageant due to COVID-19 risks
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Many businesses have closed down amid the coronavirus, and that is impacting places like the Oklahoma Blood Institute who relies on holding various blood drives throughout the year at different locations.
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One Lawton organization is keeping its doors open amid the Coronavirus so that they can continue to help those in need.
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Two soldiers on Fort Sill are sharing their stories on why they chose to re-enlist in the military.
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Fort Sill is currently working on transforming one of their gyms into a training area for Soldiers. They’re still in the beginning stages at Rhinehart Fitness Center. Right now soldiers are using other facilities for training.
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An Altus Air Force Airman is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment following a presumptive positive novel Coronavirus test. Altus Air Force Base released a statement Thursday on their Facebook page.
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Crews in Duncan are continuing to make progress on the Heritage Trails Project.The plan is to construct a three-mile walking trail around Duncan Regional Hospital, the Simmons Center, and the Heritage Center.
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The American Red Cross is encouraging people to download their Tornado App so that everyone can be safe and prepared for when severe weather hits.
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A Lawton Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a structure fire that happened on the 2-hundred block of SW Park Avenue just after 6 a.m.
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A health official at Comanche County Memorial Hospital said as far as she knows nobody’s even been tested for Coronavirus in Southwest Oklahoma, and nobody’s tested positive across the state so far.
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Duncan Public Schools administration has confirmed that they are looking into accusations made by high school students.
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The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan is hosting their annual Youth Art Month which spotlights area high school artists and allows them to display their art work.
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Comanche Nation Police Department has confirmed that the victim of a shooting in Apache is in critical condition as of Saturday night.
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The Lawton Public Library is sponsoring a Health Bingo Challenge and it starts Sunday.
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It's officially March and Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce has many events planned this month. The events are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to come out.
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The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is challenging people to get more active to help build a healthier community.