For the first time in department history, the Porter Hill Volunteer Fire Department has purchased a brand new brush truck.

For the first time ever the Lawton VFW Post 5263 has women on its board... Three of them!

Matt got the Shelia O'Lee Volunteer Award at Friday night's Lawton Fort SIll Chamber of Commerce annual banquet.

Everyone needs a helping hand from time to time... The Elgin community is coming together to help others in need by donating non-perishable items.

The mission of the Summer Fan Drive is to bring relief from the heat to people who cannot afford or do not have air conditioning.

The Duncan Lady Demons Softball team hosted a 5K color run to help raise funds to update their softball facility.

​Apprenticeships in Oklahoma are expanding thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Education and Training Administration.

A city-wide tree limb cleanup happened Friday in Duncan as several city crews helped dispose of debris brought on by last week’s storms.

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The Blair Fire Department is experiencing some graffiti problems, but this is one they don't mind.

Members of a church in Cache are trying to make a difference in their community by running a food pantry for those in need.

Walters High School has a new mural. The class of 1969 painted it on the south side of the school to celebrate their 50th reunion.

Teachers, PTA members, the APLAS Unit with Fort Sill, and even a local artist spent seven days beautifying the playground at Pat Henry for both students, and the community to enjoy.

Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry prides itself on providing nourishment of both food and fellowship. But sometimes, it can be hard coming up with the food part, even with the countless donations from community members, which is why aquaponics will be a big help.

Lawton Area Transit System employees are now better qualified to help individuals who are visually impaired, thanks to a training session with the Lawton Council of the Blind.

Dozens of bicyclists were on Fort Sill Saturday morning for Tour of the Wichitas.

Each day, 22 veterans commit suicide. A local motorcycle club is working to raise awareness and combat this statistic.

The fish were biting Saturday morning for the Lawton Kiwanis Club’s annual Fishing Derby.

It was a close and exciting game, but Whittier came out on top of Flower Mound with a final score of 8 to 7.

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A Lawton Firefighter is back in the spotlight, this time on national television. On June 24th, you can catch Sonny Puletasi on Nickelodeon’s “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader”.

This is the largest fundraiser all year for Gabriel's House, which provides an after-school program for at-risk children.

7NEWS anchor Monte Brown even got in on the action, serving as a guest Globetrotter and actually getting into the game in the 2nd quarter.

Participants can choose between a 5K or a one mile run.

Kids who attend Lincoln Elementary School in Lawton might be surprised when school starts back up in August after volunteers spent Tuesday working to make the school a little brighter and more inviting.

The Lawton Fort Sill Art Council is providing a supportive community where people can connect and communicate through art.

For the first time in 100 years, a cornerstone was placed on a Masonic Lodge building.

The Lawton Rangers Rodeo Club received a grant of $50,000 from the McMahon foundation and have already began making changes.

Lawton Community Theatre kicked off it's latest show Friday night, the Broadway musical, "Peter Pan".

Ft. Sill held a celebration to honor the United States Army's 244th birthday.

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KSWO, and many of our sister stations across the country, will be reviving an old tradition later this month.

The Hoover Family Wrestling Facility will serve Duncan wrestlers, as well as hundreds of wrestlers from across Stephens County.

Lawton is ranked in the top 15 of most affordable rental and sales markets in the nation. That’s according to Zillow, an online real estate database company that looked at metropolitan areas with 100,000 people or more.

The Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center celebrated a very special day today- its two year anniversary of being open!

Cancer is the second leading cause of death and many people got out to raise awareness and support one another in Relay for Life.

Ralph's Resort Bait Shop held its annual Lil Rascals Fishin Derby. Kids 16 and younger were encouraged to go out and catch fish and then come back in for the weigh in.

The final decision will be based on feedback from community members.

Children United of Southwest Oklahoma now has more money to go toward an all-inclusive playground they plan to build in Lawton.

A Lawton boy now has the chance to play baseball thanks to the generosity of his teammates.

Kids in Altus spent the week learning about rockets and planes at an aviation camp.

The City of Altus Parks and Rec Department is hosting an affordable summer camp for the kids.

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The Oklahoma Blood Institute is giving donors another way to see how their contribution is saving a life. "Drawing Together" started just last month. It's a newsletter that offers testimonials of how blood donations are used.

Seniors are improving their balance by participating in a class that teaches them a form of Martial Arts.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 602 honored 7News with a plaque.

Cops and Bobbers took place Saturday June 1st in Duncan and we now know who the winners are.

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper made a little boy’s day at Tipton Chidlren’s home on Tuesday.

The vest was sponsored by the family of John Buffone, and will be embroidered with the phrase "In memory of John Buffone - beloved husband and Dad."

Days ahead of this year's Relay for Life in Lawton, organizers for the event took Tuesday night to honor and recognize the survivors of cancer with a special dinner.

Kids from across the area are getting to take part in the career connections camp at the Great Plains Technology Center.

Two couples help clean up neighbor's yard down the street.

If you live in Stephens County you probably have noticed multiple Little Free Libraries put up around town to spread the love for reading.

People were able to fish without state licenses this weekend in Oklahoma, and several people across the state, including those in southwest Oklahoma, took advantage of the opportunity.

The Stephens County Genealogy Library hosted a grand opening of it's remodeled facility and new equipment.

LPSF hosted this event in hopes of providing grants for classroom resources, materials, extracurricular activities and technology.

Daily served in the army for 23 years and retired in 1966.

The Duncan Firefighters Association is teaming up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for their annual fill the boot campaign.