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Rare ‘backward-spinning’ tornado among twisters wreaking havoc in Oklahoma Tuesday
There have been dozens of tornadoes sighted across the Plains and Midwest over the past week in a relentless severe weather pattern, but one tornado in particular has the meteorology community buzzing after Doppler radar indicated it was spinning "backward" from typical tornadoes.
Vernon man lands in hospital after Jackson Co. motorcycle crash
JACKSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Vernon, Texas is in the hospital after a crash on April 28, just north of Olustee in Jackson County. According to a report from Oklahoma Highway Patrol, he was riding a motorcycle when he crossed the center line and struck another vehicle while turning with a curve.
Texas man allegedly burglarizes home belonging to man living in nursing home
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Texas is facing charges out of Jackson County for allegedly burglarizing a home that belonged to a man in a nursing home. Manuel Leon-Elvida of Marshall, Texas is accused of second degree burglary and obstructing officers. Altus Police were called to a home...
Community Conversations: 25th Annual Rock N Rumble Car Show coming to Altus
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Rick Hammock and Jeannie Bitle joined 7News anchor Tarra Bates to discuss the 25th Annual Rock N Rumble Car Show happening in Altus next month. They said it would take place in downtown Altus and in addition to the car show there will also be various vendors and food trucks at the show.
Texas man allegedly leads Altus police on chase before losing control on resident’s front yard
JACKSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Austin, Texas was booked in Jackson County after he was accused of leading police on a chase through Altus over the weekend. John Christian faces four charges in total from this alleged incident. Altus Police tried pulling him over the afternoon of...
Altus Airforce Base receives DEQ Notice of Violation after water test
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality recently gave another notice of violation to an entity in Southwest Oklahoma. Altus Air Force Base officials said they too received a notice of violation by the State Department of Environmental Quality. The notice is in regards to their water system.
Altus man allegedly bribed officers after being detained following drunken trip through town
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - An Altus man is charged with several crimes after he’s accused of driving drunk last Friday, damaging property, and then trying to bribe officers. Jessie Baxter is charged with four crimes in total, from DUI and bribery to leaving the scene of an accident causing damage and reckless driving.
Snyder man kisses minor without permission at gas station, authorities say
SNYDER, Okla. (KSWO) - A Snyder man is accused of attempted sexual battery for an interaction with a minor at a gas station last week. 62-year-old Charles Hardgrave faces the single felony count, which carries a maximum punishment of up to five years in prison. Hardgrave is accused of trying...
There is a severe weather risk every day lasting through Saturday | 4/23AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The main take away about this weeks forecast is to check the forecast frequently and stay weather aware. We have multiple days with a chance for showers and storms which also pose a threat for severe weather. By 4 this afternoon isolated thunderstorms will develop in...
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