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Lawton man accused of stealing computers, bean bag from Altus Walmart
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton man is accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from an Altus Walmart. Isaiah Martin is charged with larceny of merchandise from a retailer and conspiracy. A second person is also implicated by court documents, but have not been charged at this...
Person found dead near Lake Lawtonka, Fort Sill working with local officials to investigate
UPDATE (4:50 p.m.): Fort Sill has also now released a statement following a person being found dead near Lake Lawtonka. According to officials, the U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigation Division is working with local authorities regarding the body found. They further said that a name is not being released until...
Staff Oversight Lax As Lawton Prisoner Murdered, Left Undetected in Trash Can
Three Lawton Correctional Facility staff members on duty when a prisoner was brutally murdered and left undetected in a trash can for hours violated several state policies and procedures, an internal Oklahoma Department of Corrections investigation determined. Just before 10 a.m. on Oct. 26, prison staff discovered inmate Raymond Bailey...
Additional rain and more severe storms into the weekend | 5/3AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Cloudy skies with temperatures in the 60s walking out the door this Friday morning. Last nights cold front will lift north later today returning moisture back to Texoma. This means more showers and thunderstorms are expected. This activity will start out west and move east into the evening/ overnight. Activity will begin after 5PM. The strongest of cores are capable of producing quarter sized hail and up to 60mph wind gusts. Areas that have already received several inches of rain will be most vulnerable to flooding concerns.
Furry Friend Friday: 1-year-old Chihuahua Pointer mix
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s another edition of one of our favorite interviews of the week, which means it’s time for Furry Friend Friday. Tiffany Betchel joined 7News anchor Tarra Bates to introduce our newest furry friend Poppy, the 1-year-old Chihuahua Pointer mix. They also discussed the Clear...
Ralph’s Resort owners do not plan on renewing lake lease after 2024, city buys them out
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Water Authority and City Council met back to back for the second time in a week to discuss lake recreation leases, and for Thursday’s topic it was Ralph’s Resort. “Mr. Perry actually called me and indicated that he wanted to visit about...
Sanctuary 212 and MIGHT CDRC hold groundbreaking for future house for homeless boys in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The MIGHT Community Development and Resource Center and the Sanctuary 212 (S121) Project held a Blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the future McMahon S212 Guest House. The house is going to be a home for homeless boys ages 12-18, and will be a facility to give...
Lawton Farmers Market to host Dog Days at the Market
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Farmers Market is going to the dogs this weekend with Dog Days at the Market. It’s from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., tomorrow, May 4. Doctor Holly Lunsford is offering discounted annual vaccinations, exams, and heartworm tests. For more information on the vaccinations and specials you can call Doctor Lunsford’s office at 580-529-7387.
Lawton’s Bad Boy Boxing team to compete in upcoming Coed tournament
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Bad Boys Boxing members Ace, Sammie Dixon, and Josh, are gloving up for Lavell Sim’s Second annual “Guns Down, Drugs Down, Gloves up Tournament” taking place at 1 p.m., this Saturday, May 4. “My little brother and Ace, they have what it takes...
Community Conversations: Mother’s Day Garden Party Breakfast and movie night in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Aaliyah Climes from the City of Lawton and Reagan Williams joined 7News anchor Tarra Bates to discuss the Mother’s Day Garden Party Breakfast and movie night happening in Lawton. They first discussed a Harry Potter movie night happening on Friday, May 3. There will be...
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