A boil-water advisory was issued a few years back at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, now officials are working to fix the problem.

A Women’s Ranch Rodeo will be taking place in Waurika this weekend featuring six teams of women from five different states.

In Makenzie's latest Outdoor adventure she tested her limits as she tried her hand at mountain biking in Medicine Park.

The Altus Southwest Area Economic Development Corporation recently awarded grants they hope will bring more tourism dollars into the community.

Here’s a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.

Did you know that the world’s largest WWI traveling museum is actually stationed in southwest Oklahoma?

Several southwest Oklahoma school districts will be receiving thousands of dollars in Initiative Grants.

A world record spoonbill was snagged this weekend at Keystone Lake near Tulsa. The man who reeled it in is a native of Apache, Oklahoma.

Hearts that Care Volunteer Health Clinic has announced they'll be adding a dental clinic to their operation.

Lawton Fire Department's Sonny Puletasi and his family will compete on Disney’s Fam Jam! It’s a competitive dance series that features two families going head to head on the dance floor for a chance at a trophy & $10,000.

Oklahoma is rolling out a $100-million grant program to help small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Here’s a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.

After having to cancel their mission trip to Memphis this summer due to the Coronavirus, First Baptist East in Lawton decided to bless people right here in our community.

Altus nursing home residents have some new technology that makes it easier for them to have face-to-face conversations with their loved ones.

Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center’s Turtle Town is back up and running after a fire destroyed the exhibit last November.

A group of Second Lieutenants is finishing up the Basic Officer Leader Course on Fort Sill and among them is a former Miss Rhode Island.

The grand opening of the Pxtra was held Tuesday on Fort Sill.

The Altus High School ag program has implemented hydroponic grow towers into the classroom.

Advising the EPA on issues that affect rural communities is now the job of one Cotton County man recently appointed to a national committee.

Here’s a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.

Monday, a woman who nearly died when a bank vault fell on her was able to personally thank the first responders who saved her life.

A little girl in Lawton recently donated money she got from doing chores and getting donations to Comanche County Memorial Hospital's Nursing Education Research Scholarship Endowment (NERSE) fund.

Sitel Group and Intuit has launched a Lawton Prosperity Hub that will bring a number of jobs to the area.

Here’s a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.

Main Street Duncan is back open and hosting a Carnival for its first event since the Coronavirus pandemic hit Southwest Oklahoma.

Great news for those with four-legged friends in Duncan, the city’s first dog park officially opened Thursday.

The Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Science Center is celebrating their three-year anniversary.

The Lawton Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club summer camp was delayed because of the pandemic but it will officially kick off Monday with some new safety guidelines.

Here’s a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.

The quick actions of an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper out of Altus were instrumental in saving a woman’s life.

A group of Alpaca farmers in Velma wants to bring production of clothes made from the animals back to America and, more specifically, to southwest Oklahoma.

Kayaking is one of the many activities that Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area has to offer. 7 News Anchor Makenzie Burk was invited to go on their monthly Sunrise Kayak tour.

A surprise anniversary parade was held today for a Lawton couple who has been married 60 years but has spent the last 10 weeks of that in quarantine.

Here’s a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.

A southwest Oklahoma man is building an outdoor amphitheater on 150 acres of land hidden near the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge - and it’s all in the name of his late mother.

School districts across Southwest Oklahoma are starting up their summer feeding sites.

Friday afternoon, a parade was held in Altus to celebrate the 99th birthday of a longtime community leader.

Here’s a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.

Good news for all racing fans in the area, the Lawton Speedway will finally be kicking off its season this Saturday.

A farmer in southwest Oklahoma is putting his patriotism on full display with his red, white and blue hay bales. It's the wrap that he's selling, and it has become pretty popular around Texoma.

Lawton Firefighters go above and beyond for our community, saving lives. And now they're asking you to do the same for one of their own, by giving blood.

Friday, 131 Stephens County businesses received checks of up to $5,000 to help them keep their doors open during the coronavirus pandemic.

Here’s a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.

Renovations to the Altus Reservoir, lower electric rates and several upgrades to Altus Public Schools could be on the way if Altus voters approve a Make Altus Progressive, or MAPS, program later this year.

A group of Altus residents is creating hundreds of hand-made tassels to ensure the class of 2020 has a special graduation.

The Frederick High School Art Department is one of just 25 finalists in a nationwide contest that could win them $50,000.

Here’s a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.

Southwestern Medical Center is taking the opportunity to celebrate its nurses even amid a pandemic.

It is Teacher Appreciation Week and our educators certainly have a lot on their plates this year thanks to the coronavirus.

Blessing boxes have been popping up across southwest Oklahoma and the newest one is now set up in Sterling right outside the police department.

Calling all Stephens County businesses - the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation is offering grants of up to $5,000 as part of a business re-start program.

Friday morning make sure to head outside and look to the skies to witness an Air Force flyover.

Main Street Altus has been named a semifinalist in a contest to determine the best main street in America. If they win, they’ll receive a variety of prizes including $25,000.

Photographers across the country are taking part in the Front Porch Project. This documents the lives of families during the Coronavirus Pandemic through portraits.

Here’s a look back at some of the GOOD NEWS stories from this week.

A Lawton woman is staying active and healthy amid the Coronavirus Pandemic by dancing, and she’s encouraging others to do the same.

Families haven’t been able to hug their loved ones living at McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for weeks, which is hard for those living at the center and the families.

Lawton Public Schools is working to make sure its graduating seniors will still be honored amid the pandemic.