First Alert Forecast

It will be a nice day all throughout Texoma with temperatures in the low to mid 90s under partly cloudy skies. A few showers are possible in far western Texoma this afternoon.

  Mondays with the Mayor: September 2019

  Hiring event coming up on Fort Sill

  Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter 751 hold golf tournament at Fort Sill

  Lawton City Council to consider juvenile affairs committee

  UPDATE: Altus shooting suspect arrested

  Lawton City Council to consider juvenile affairs committee

Continued Coverage

  Lawton officials warn community about e-cigarette dangers

  Lawton Heritage Association celebrating Mattie Beal’s birthday

  4th annual Texoma Gives kicking off soon

  UPDATE: State Fire Marshal issues statement in connection to home explosion

  Marijuana growing operations outside city limits at risk

  FIRST ALERT 7 FORECAST: a late week front will bring a brief cool-down and storm chances.

Police: Hostage held in SC home freed, armed man arrested following 3 hour standoff

The suspect has been identified as Dean Ryan Daugherty, 46, of Newberry.

  MedWatch: Wayne’s Drive Inn supports Cancer Centers

We are less than a month away from the 14th Annual Spirit of Survival, and Wayne’s Drive Inn in Lawton is gearing up for the big race.

UPDATE: Warrant issued for Altus murder suspect, details released

A First Degree Murder warrant has been issued for the suspect in a fatal weekend shooting in Altus.

Teen charged with stabbing classmate at Oklahoma high school

Felony charges have been filed against a 15-year-old boy accused of repeatedly stabbing a female classmate at a central Oklahoma high school.

  First Alert Forecast

  Washita County Fire Departments get grain engulfment rescue training

  Duncan man accused in 2017 double murder enters not guilty plea

Mobile home fire in Cache under investigation

  First Alert Forecast: Mostly sunny to start but increasing clouds mid week (9/8 PM)

YMCA Thunder Basketball League coming to Lawton

Altus police looking for Sunday morning homicide suspect

Altus police are investigating an apparent homicide after responding to the intersections of South Joy and West Victory Streets.

UPDATE: LPD releases new information on VFW shooting

UPDATE: LPD releases new information on VFW shooting

  Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce holds Spetember events

Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce members discuss events that are open to the public to attend in September.

  Bethlehem Baptist Church holds clothes drive

Bethlehem Baptist Church Women's Ministry came together to host a community clothes drive to reach out to those in need.

  Family Fun Day at Comanche County Fairgrounds

The annual Family Fun Day event brought families together through food, live entertainment, agriculture, and activities for the kids.

  First Alert Forecast: Sunny and dry conditions come to an end mid week (9/8 AM)

Mostly sunny skies on tap for Sunday with highs in the upper 90s.

  Man dead following shooting in Altus

Shortly after 3 a.m. the Altus Police Department received information about multiple shots fired and a male victim on the ground of Victory Street with gunshot wounds.

  United Way of Stephens County kicks off campaign with BBQ Showdown

The United Way of Stephens County held their 2nd annual BBQ Showdown Saturday at Fuqua Park to kick off their annual campaign.

  ‘Wine’n on the Chisholm Trail Festival’ a sold out event

The streets of historic downtown Duncan were packed with wine-lovers over the weekend.

  The Great 580 hosts 2nd Annual Just Hoop 2.0

The Lawton organization, The Great 580 hosted their second annual Just Hoop 2.0 tournament Saturday at the Cameron Aggie Rec Center.

  Chamber on the Move takes over Cache Road Square

The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce held their third and largest Chamber on the Move Saturday.

  Downtown Lawton packed for Fall Open Streets event

Downtown C Avenue in Lawton was full of activities and vendors Saturday for the fall Open Streets event.

SW Oklahoma well represented at OKC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Southwest Oklahoma’s fire departments were well represented Saturday at the OKC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

First Alert Forecast

It was a hot one today but will that last heading into tomorrow?

LPD investigating after body found

The Lawton Police Department is investigating after a body was found Saturday afternoon near SW 13th St. and SW G Ave.

Lawton Police investigate shooting outside VFW Post

The Lawton Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that happened on the northeast side of town.

Duncan police investigating death near Main Street

The Duncan Police Department is investigating after a deceased man was found on Friday night.

  Lawton woman arrested for dog theft

Police say 21-year-old Patelyn Adams walked into a woman's apartment and took the animal.

  Lawton man faces several charges after leading police on chase, escaping from hospital

Investigators say 34-year-old Torrey Scallion was involved in a theft at the Deluxe Inn earlier this week, stealing someone's wallet and their car.

  7News at the Movies: IT Chapter 2 and more

Tyler reviews the latest movies.

  Lawton Police holds retirement reception for deputy chief

Lawton Police held a retirement reception Friday for deputy chief William Hines.

  Oklahoma Red Cross volunteers help those impacted by hurricane

Sixteen Red Cross volunteers from Oklahoma are joining forces with other Red Cross volunteers from across the nation to help those impacted by hurricane Dorian.

  New booster club put together at Sullivan Village Elementary in Lawton

A new booster club has been put together at Sullivan Village Elementary School in Lawton.

  LPD investigating hit and run

The Lawton Police Department is investigating a hit and run that might involve a city vehicle.

  United Way of Southwest Oklahoma hosts annual Blue Tie Gala

The “Havana Nights” themed Gala kicked off the 2019 fundraising campaign.

  Lawton Parks and Recreation working on Master Plan

Parks and Recreation Director Jack Hanna said a limited budget has really put the department at a disadvantage, but If they can be on the CIP, he said they will install a Master Plan.

  Goodyear employee flown to hospital after suffering injury

A Goodyear employee in Lawton was flown to a hospital Friday after suffering an injury.

  LPD releases new details from 5th and I murder

Lawton police have released new details in the murder of a man that took place earlier this week.

  Lawton Heritage Association holding Volunteer Recruitment Party

The Lawton Heritage Association is holding a Volunteer Recruitment Party next week.

  Lawton man chasing professional basketball dream

A basketball player from Lawton is moving to Serbia to follow his dreams of being a professional basketball player.

  Furry Friend Friday: Meet Teddy Bear

Find out how you can adopt Teddy Bear or another great pet from Lawton Animal Welfare.

  Good News, Sept. 6

Here is the Good News from this week.

  First Alert Forecast: Clear and quiet weather into the weekend

The weekend is trending clear and dry.

ODVA leader resigns, replacement announced

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs has a new leader after its former director resigned on Friday.

Oklahoma pension fund reports $4.2 million cyber theft

Officials with the pension system for retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers and other state law enforcement officers say the FBI is investigating after computer hackers stole $4.2 million in funds.

  Lawton Food Bank works to fill shelves this Fall

September is Hunger Action Month and the Lawton Food Bank is looking to fill their shelves.

  Weekly Band Highlight: Duncan High School

It's football season and that means the wonderful sounds of marching bands will fill stadiums across Texoma.Each week our photojournalist Elizabeth Skahill is going to highlight a different school band from our area. This week is Duncan High School.

  Kurt Cobain royalty check from 28 years ago found in record store

Record store owner Matt Vaughan said the check was tucked into a box of Nirvana tour itineraries he bought back in 1993.

  Fort Sill soldier dies during basic training

7News is learning about a soldier that died on Fort Sill.

  First Alert Forecast

We are tracking cooler temperatures and a few rain chances for next week.

  Grady County Sheriff’s Office unveils new app

The Grady County Sheriff's Office now has it's own app!

  Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce holds Ware of C for September

The start of a new month saw another of the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce's Ware on C block parties.

  City of Lawton selects new Finance Director

The City of Lawton has selected a new Finance Director.

  Lawton City Council continued CIP extension discussions

Parks and recreation said if this Master Plan can be enacted, they can make changes to parks that haven’t seen upgrades in decades.

  Councilman Caleb Davis responds to upgraded embezzlement charge

Both Davis and his attorney said the reason they believe the change happened Thursday was directly related to Davis’ city council election, in which early voting began today as well.

  Lawton City Council Update: Jay Burk

We're joined in studio by Lawton City Council member for ward 4 Jay Burk to talk about the latest decisions by the council.

  Lawton K-9 officers honored

K-9 officers Nora and Dee were honored alongside their partner and handler, retired LPD Sergeant Mark Geer.

  Two men stabbed, Indiahoma house burned down

Two men were stabbed and a house burned down in Indiahoma Thursday morning.

  One person attends rally in response to viral LPD arrest video

Only one person attended what was supposed to be a rally outside the Lawton Police Department this afternoon.

  Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge expands hunting opportunities

People can now hunt for turkey and waterfowl at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Country singer Kylie Rae Harris dies in New Mexico crash

Kylie Rae Harris was on her way to Taos when the crash happened Wednesday night along State Road 522. She was scheduled to take the stage Thursday afternoon at the annual Big Barn Dance Music Festival.

  Travis Manion Foundation 9-11 Heroes Run coming to Elgin

The Travis Manion Foundation 9-11 Heroes Run is happening next Saturday, September 14th in Elgin.

  UPDATE: Embezzlement charge against Councilor Davis upgraded to felony

The Comanche County District Attorney’s Office has upgraded an embezzlement charge against Lawton City Council member Caleb Davis.

  FIRST ALERT 7 FORECAST: sunny and hot this weekend; low rain chances return next week.

Sunny and hot this weekend.

  7News talks with Gray TV’s Greta Van Susteren about new show

Sunday, September 8, a new show will be airing right here on KSWO, focusing on how national politics affect us here in Southwest Oklahoma and other communities across the nation.

  LPD releases identity of homicide victim

The Lawton Police Department has released the name of a man killed earlier this week in south Lawton.

  Duncan Public Schools investigating threat

The threat was made over social media.

Firefighters respond to house fire in SW Lawton

Crews respond to house fire in SW Lawton.