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State

With a large number of games being packed into a short time period, March Madness can be a...

OK House approves sports betting, moves to Senate

Updated: 11 minutes ago
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By Jarred Burk
House Bill 1027 adds in-person gaming and mobile sports betting as a supplement to the state-tribal model gaming compact.

Local News

SWMC has been in operation for 115 years in the Lawton-Fort Sill community. This is the second...

SWMC named one of the ‘World’s Best Hospitals’

Updated: 22 minutes ago
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By Jarred Burk
SWMC has been in operation for 115 years in the Lawton-Fort Sill community. This is the second consecutive year they have been a part of Newsweek’s list.

Local News

27 cities across the state are participating in the program, including Lawton and Altus.

OK Rehabilitation Services offering summer job help for students this summer

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jarred Burk
27 cities across the state are participating in the program, including Lawton and Altus.

Local News

FILE PHOTO - Photo is from the February 7 FISTA meeting.

FISTA hold special meeting, passes measures to help receive federal money

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jarred Burk
FISTA usually meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Lawton City Hall.

State

Ukrainian troops wrap U.S. training on Patriot missile system

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Haley Wilson
This was the first time U.S. Army officials let members of the media see the training since the soldiers arrived.

Local News

Ukrainian troops wrap training at Ft. Sill

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Haley Wilson
This was the first time U.S. Army officials let members of the media see the training since the soldiers arrived.

Elections

Municipal elections across Oklahoma happening on April 4

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jarred Burk
This time, voters will be headed to the polls to vote on nearly 50 races across southwest Oklahoma.

Forecast

Rain clears out later this morning as temperatures continue to climb | 3/21 AM

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Josh Reiter
Following the rain showers later this morning, breezy southerly winds will swing temperatures into well-above average territory this afternoon.

Local News

Craterville Park celebrates 100th anniversary

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Amaya Ward and Destany Fuller
The park's history goes all the back to the 1920s and became very popular along the way.

Local News

Women’s History Month: Highlighting women in law enforcement

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Diamond Hubbard
Women’s History Month has highlighted the vital role of women in American history since 1981, and today we continue that tradition by spotlighting women in law enforcement, right here in Lawton.
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Local News

Lawton Community Theater excited about new relationship with McMahon Memorial Auditorium Authority

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Jarred Burk
On February 14, the city council transferred custodial care of the Armory and Carnegie Library to the McMahon Auditorium Authority Council and gave $250,000 and $100,000 respectively for rehabilitation efforts.

News

UPDATE: LFD says majority of storage units suffer heavy damage in morning fire

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Kyle Weatherly
Crews battling a fire at a storage facility in NW Lawton.

Good News

Roger the Airport Cat gets furever home

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Jarred Burk and Alex Rosa-Figueroa
Roger was found abandoned at the Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City.

Weather

Isolated showers overnight, warming into the 70s for Tuesday | 3/20PM

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Lexie Walker and Alex Searl
A few isolated to scattered light rain showers are expected through this evening and overnight

Local News

OKLA. HISTORY: Earlene "Beans" Risinger born in Oklahoma on this day in history

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Jarred Burk and Cade Taylor
She was even a consultant for “A League of Their Own,” the 1992 film based on the women’s league.

Local News

MONDAYS WITH THE MAYOR: Duncan’s mayor joins us to talk all things Duncan

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Jarred Burk and Cade Taylor
Duncan’s mayor joined us to run down a list of happenings in the town and issues facing citizens of Duncan.

70th Anniversary

70th ANNIVERSARY: CBS News’ Omar Villafranca remembers starting his career at KSWO

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Alexis Young
Tonight, we turn our focus to Omar Villafranca who was a trailblazing anchor and reporter.

Forecast

Breezy southerly winds bring warming trend for start of Spring season | 3/20 AM

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:52 AM CDT
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By Josh Reiter
On this Spring equinox, we can expect a shifting of the weather pattern that will bring warm and windy weather over the next few days, with our next chance of showers and storms on the horizon.

Weather

Temperatures begin warming trend tomorrow | 3/19 PM

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
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By Alex Searl
Spring starts tomorrow and warmer temperatures ahead

Local News

Emergency crews respond to injury at Goodyear in Lawton

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:11 PM CDT
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By Marilyn Cater
Goodyear officials said an employee was injured and transported to Oklahoma City for further treatment.

Local News

Great Plains Ambucs hosts Bags for Cash Charity Cornhole Tournament

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 1:10 PM CDT
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By Amaya Ward and Destany Fuller
The goal is to raise money to provide amtrack bikes, ramps, and scholarships.

Local News

Volkswagen enthusiasts gather for annual V-Dubs in the Park

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By Amaya Ward and Destany Fuller
There were top picks for both new and older cars, each winner received a skateboard deck.

Entertainment

After Hours with Cade Episode 5: Kane Kuhtti

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 5:48 AM CDT
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By Cade Taylor
On After Hours with Cade, we sit with local artists to discuss Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma’s impact on their career and how it’s helped shape their artistry.

Local News

Bethlehem Baptist kicks off financial empowerment course

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By Marilyn Cater and Destany Fuller
This course is an additional tool for money management, discipline, and holding yourself accountable.

Weather

Temperatures stay below average to begin the week | 3/18 PM

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:51 PM CDT
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By Alex Searl
Next week temperatures will warm back up, and a chance for severe weather on Thursday

Good News

Lawton native amazes American Idol judges

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Cade Taylor
PJAE's full audition can be seen on American Idol on Sunday, March 19.

70th Anniversary

70th ANNIVERSARY: The Legendary Tom Charles tells us about his time at KSWO

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
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By Jarred Burk, Haley Wilson and Seth Marsicano
“I don’t want to be on camera. I’m scared to be on camera.” Those are the words Charles told his friend who hired him at KSWO just days before he started a 40+ year career on the air.

Pet of The Week

Furry Friend Friday: American Staffordshire Terrier Mix

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By Cade Taylor
Roy Rodrick, the Lawton Animal Welfare Superintendent, introduced the 7News team to an 8-week-old American Stafford Shire Terrier male mix turned over to Lawton Animal Welfare as a stray.

Local News

Lawton woman shares journey with endometriosis

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Diamond Hubbard
March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month. A local woman is sharing her story about her battle with this disease

Weather

Cool and dry weekend ahead | 3/17 PM

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Alex Searl
Cool temperatures ahead this weekend, but conditions will remain dry

Education

LHS STEM students take to the skies to fly planes in Duncan

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By Cade Taylor and Jarred Burk
Each student, with the help of a flight instructor, was given the opportunity to take control of an aircraft for the very first time.

Local News

Duncan road construction extended through most of next week

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:40 PM CDT
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By Jarred Burk and Cade Taylor
The city requests no thru traffic in the area and for drivers to continue using caution and observe warning signs.

Local News

Arrest warrant issued for woman involved in fatal wreck from August 2022

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:12 PM CDT
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By Jarred Burk
An arrest warrant was filed on Thursday for Patterson and her bond was set at $25,000.

Forecast

Back to cooler weather to end off spring break | 3/17 AM

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:15 AM CDT
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By Josh Reiter
Following yesterday's cold front, cooler weather is expected as we head through the final few days of the winter season.

Local News

Catfishing vigilante in the spotlight

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Diamond Hubbard
A Tik Tok influencer is in the spotlight here in Lawton after he posed as an underage girl to “expose” men talking to minors.

70th Anniversary

70th ANNIVERSARY: Don Armes went from morning ag reporter at KSWO to State Legislator

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
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By Jarred Burk and Justin Stevens
As we continue our look back at the past 70 years, we are visiting with some of our more familiar faces to find out where they are now.

Local News

UPDATE: KSWO transmitter issues

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By Jarred Burk and Marilyn Cater
We are waiting on nine parts to arrive from around the country to fix issues that started almost three years ago during an ice storm.

Crime

Lawton man arrested after running from police, possessing drugs

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:03 PM CDT
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By Jarred Burk and Mark Rigsby
He stopped, and after a brief foot chase, cops caught up to Hyatt.

Local News

580 RollerGirls prepare for first game of the season

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Cade Taylor
The 580 RollerGirls' first game will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 18.

Weather

Cooler temps after that strong cold front made its way through |3/16 PM

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Jaden Knowles
Cooler temps makes it way through after that strong cold front

70th Anniversary

70th ANNIVERSARY: Sylvia Corkill sends message of congratulations to KSWO

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Jarred Burk
Sylvia spent her early journalist years here with with us at KSWO after growing up in Lawton and graduating from Cameron University.

Forecast

Strong cold front brings breezy winds and storms later today | 3/16 AM

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:33 AM CDT
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By Josh Reiter
A whiplash of winds will be expected today both ahead and behind a fast-moving afternoon cold front, which could produce some strong-to-severe storms ahead of it.

70th Anniversary

70th anniversary: Neely Tsoodle reflects on her time at KSWO

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT
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By Haley Wilson
Neely Tsoodle, a former reporter and anchor, spoke to 7NEWS about the impact the station made on her and the one she made on the station.

Local News

Lawton gym and Cameron sorority give back to cancer patients

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Destany Fuller
Athletes, parents and coaches all worked together to create special blankets for chemotherapy patients.

Local News

Boys and Girls Club kicks off Adopt-A-Child campaign

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Diamond Hubbard
The Adopt a Child campaign at the boys and girls club in Lawton is now underway. Jacobi Crowley, the executive director of the club, said this fundraiser is to help as many children as possible have a successful future.

Military

Wednesdays with Fort Sill: St. Patrick’s Day events

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Cade Taylor
Fort Sill's celebrations for St. Patrick's Day will take place Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18.

Weather

Thursday will be another windy day with severe storms in the early evening | 3/15PM

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Lexie Walker
With mostly cloudy skies and the south winds, temperatures by daybreak tomorrow will only fall into the upper 50s to low 60s by daybreak tomorrow

Local News

Okla. AG requests audit of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:42 AM CDT
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By Jarred Burk
In a press release, Attorney General Gentner Drummond said amid “swirling allegations” involving the OTA, he has asked State Auditor Cindy Byrd to audit the agency.

Forecast

Breezy winds bring spring-like temperatures today | 3/15 AM

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:03 AM CDT
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By Josh Reiter
A gauntlet of weather in store over the next 48 hours with strong winds, warmer temperatures, storms that could be strong/severe, and a cold front that will bring back winter-like conditions.

Local News

Lawton City Council handles full agenda

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By Destany Fuller
Tueday's Lawton City Council meeting had a full agenda with items covering everything from new traffic measures to the hot topic of hiring a new city manager.
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