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Good News: March 6
Here's a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.
Central Middle School students make blankets for kids in foster care
A group of local kids gathered Thursday to make blankets for children in foster care.
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center holding public reception in honor of Youth Art Month
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.
Marlow uses REAP grant to repair cemetery roads
The Marlow Cemetery will be getting some much needed road repairs this summer, thanks to a $45,000 grant awarded to the city.
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Veteran group donates art supplies to Learning Tree Academy
A group in Lawton donated art supplies to the Learning Tree Academy Friday.
Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences set to open river otter exhibit
The McCasland Foundation sponsored the River Otter Habitat Exhibit, which will have its official ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, March 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Child finds relief from tourette’s using medical marijuana
A Lawton couple has finally found some relief for their child who suffers from tourettes syndrome....using medical marijuana.
100 Mile Challenge encourages healthy habits
The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is challenging people to get more active to help build a healthier community.
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.
Inmates train shelter dogs in new Lawton prison program
A new program at the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility is helping shelter dogs by allowing inmates to give them 24/7 care while training them.
Lawton IHOP raises money for Shriner’s Children’s Hospital
To celebrate National Pancake Day and give back at the same time, the IHOP in Lawton is raising money for the Shriner's Children's Hospital.
Duncan students raising money for good causes during ‘HALO week’
Duncan High School's HALO week is underway, with students and the community raising money for good causes.
Eisenhower High School kicks off BEAK week
Eisenhower High School held an assembly Monday as part of their Beak week and Mr. EHS pageant.
Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry creating cookbook
In an attempt to connect the community through food, Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry is looking for people to get involved with their cookbook.
Cameron Men’s Basketball team from 1980 celebrate reunion
If you were in Lawton in 1980, you likely remember Cameron Men's Basketball team taking home a national championship!
Annual Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics Oklahoma
Saturday, 78 brave individuals participated in the annual Polar Plunge at the Lawton Country Club.
Cameron inducts new members of Athletic Hall of Fame
Cameron University welcomed a new class of athletes to its Athletic Hall of Fame, Friday night.
Students at Gateway Success Center donate to Lawton Animal Welfare
Students at the Gateway Success Center celebrated Ralphie the Labrador's birthday by donating to the Lawton Animal Welfare.
Cameron donates equipment to MacArthur
Cameron University's Sports and Exercise Science department has donated some new equipment to MacArthur High School.
Good News: February 21
Here's a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.
Duncan teachers discuss issues with state lawmakers
Three Stephens County legislators met with teachers and staff at Duncan Middle School Friday morning.
Museum of the Great Plains opens movie room
The Museum of the Great Plains recently turned one of their auditoriums into a movie room. They’re featuring their first full length documentary there right now.
Actor Kirk Cameron brings ‘Living Room Reset’ tour to Lawton
TV and movie actor Kirk Cameron was in Lawton Thursday night to talk about how the Bible can better life at home.
Great Plains Republican Women donate supplies to local organizations
Thursday, the Great Plains Republican Women made a generous donation of supplies to the Pregnancy Resource Center and the Lawton VA center.
Two veterans inducted into Lawton-Fort Sill Veterans Center’s Wall of Heroes
Two veterans at the Lawton/Fort Sill Veterans Center were honored Thursday.
Comanche Nation fixing roads at several SWOK schools
Several smaller school districts across southwest Oklahoma are getting new roads thanks to the Comanche Nation.
Lawton Public Library receives grant that benefits reading program
The Lawton Public Library was selected as one of the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness' grantees.
Both Cameron campuses designated ‘Certified Healthy Campus’
Both Cameron University campuses have been designated as a Certified Healthy Campus.
Livestock show held for special needs students
A livestock show for special needs students took place today at the Stephens County Fairgrounds. The Gold Star Classic Livestock show promotes inclusion in agriculture for all kids.
Fletcher 12-year-old competes at Westminster Dog Show
A 12-year-old from Fletcher recently competed in the biggest dog show in the world.
Lawton students deliver singing Valentines
Groups from the Macarthur, Eisenhower and Lawton High choirs traveled around Lawton to sing for loved ones for Valentine's Day.
Cameron University grad honored at pinning ceremony
One of Lawton's own was honored at Cameron University Friday morning as he was promoted to the rank of Army Colonel.
Central Middle School holds assembly for “Dude, Be Nice” week.
Central Middle School held a big reveal Friday for their "Dude, Be Nice" week.
Duncan student celebrates Valentine’s Day with surprise gift for teacher’s husband who is battling Leukemia
Joslin wanted to do something to help so she used her free time to sell candy door to door to help raise money.
Duncan church hosts Black History Month event
A Duncan church honored and remembered men who served our country during a Black History Month event.
Duke coach reaches 900 career wins
A coach from Duke High School has reached a milestone in his career, 900 wins.
Lawton Farmer’s Market preparing for upcoming construction
he future home of the Lawton Farmer's Market will start being built in June.
City of Lawton wins award for 45th street construction
The City of Lawton has been chosen as a Gold Award Winner for the construction work done on Southeast 45th Street.
Elgin 2nd graders complete $1 kindness projects
Second-grade students in Elgin recently completed a kindness project where they were given $1 and told to do something nice with it.
Duke High School coach gets 900th career win
A big congratulations to Coach Rick Wilson of the Duke High School girls basketball team for getting his 900th career win Monday night against Mountain View-Gotebo.
Lawton homeless shelter helps man get a job and apartment
A once homeless man is sharing his story about perseverance and never giving up. From a shelter to an apartment, Scott Cunningham is now on his own thanks to help from a local shelter.
Good News: February 7
Here's a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.
10th Annual Soulful Story event held in City Hall
A special event was held Tuesday night in recognition of African Americans who have greatly contributed to Oklahoma History.
Retreat Ceremony held for exiting commandant
Fort Sill bids farewell to Colonel Mark Holler.
Comanche County Memorial Hospital honors therapy dogs
The Paws with Love companions have spent the last decade roaming the halls and comforting patients as well as their loved ones.
GOOD NEWS: Jan. 31
Check out our GOOD NEWS stories from the week
Local rancher donates over 400 pounds of beef to Ronald McDonald House Charity
A local rancher donated 450 pounds of beef to the Ronald McDonald House Charity in Tulsa this week.
MacArthur archery team gets new bows
MacArthur High School's archery team received some new bows recently. They were paid for by a grant given to the top 25 archery teams in the state, out of over 500.
Duncan teachers receive DEX Awards to apply in classroom
Duncan teachers are taking learning to a whole new level through the Demons Excellence Awards also known as DEX Awards.
Cameron reaches record number of concurrently enrolled students
Cameron University reached a record number of concurrently enrolled students last semester, and this semester may set another record.
Lawton students compete in district-wide spelling bee
Kids from across Lawton Public Schools took part in a district-wide spelling bee.
Performing Arts Center being built at Elgin Public Schools
Elgin Public Schools are still in the middle of completing projects paid for for by a 2017 school bond.
LPS celebrates 100th day of school
Lawton Public Schools celebrated 100 days of school Tuesday.
Retirement ceremony held for Lawton’s assistant police chief
Friends and co-workers gathered Friday for the retirement ceremony of Lawton's assistant police chief.
Lawton woman gets home renovated through Homeowner Rehabilitation Project
A woman is thanking the City of Lawton for making renovations to her home that she's lived in for 50 years.
LPD holding promotion and retirement ceremonies
This Friday, a retirement reception for Assistant Chief Rusty Wright is being held at Lawton City Hall.
Kids read to therapy dogs at Lawton Public Library
Keri Brammer, the President of Paws with Love, says it’s a great way to boost self-confidence when developing reading skills.
Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members
The Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce welcomed nearly 50 new members into their organization Thursday.
Renovations complete on historic refuge home
Renovations at the Ferguson House on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge are now complete.
Fort Sill soldier honored during Career Counselor of the Year recognition ceremony
A Fort Sill soldier was among 11 career counselors across the Army to be recognized during the Career Counselor of the Year recognition ceremony.
Law enforcement takes training to learn about Autism
Local law enforcement officers are learning the best ways to interact with people who have Autism.
Two Altus nonprofits named finalists for Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards
Two organizations in Altus are up for awards given annually to the best non-profit in the state.