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WATCH: Sky 5 shows tornado rotating near Eakly
EAKLY, Okla. — Sky 5 captured the moment a tornado formed and touched down Saturday afternoon near Eakly, which is a town in Caddo County. In the video from around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, a large rotation could be seen lowering from the sky and dirt and grass on the ground kicking up. A second lowering started to form from that same storm cell, but it didn't lower that far.
Grady and Caddo County Arrest Report
The following felony charges have been filed against these individuals, however they are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information from www.odcr.com. BARRON, SCOTT CLAYTON, Wichita Falls, TX: ACTUAL PHYSICAL CONTROL – FELONY. GOODWIN, THEODORE JOSEPH, Tuttle: 1. TRAFFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS (METH) (FELONY); 2. UNLAWFUL POSS. OF CDS WITH...
Roads remain flooded after storms exit our area | 4/27 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! After a long day of severe weather coverage, we are finally winding down for the night. We had multiple tornado warnings move through our area today. The only hazard that is left for tonight is areas of deeper flooding. Some road closures remain, and if you aren’t sure how deep a puddle is DO NOT drive through it. Don’t be surprised if you continue to hear thunder move through our area.
Woman ejected in fatal Marlow car crash
MARLOW, Okla. (KSWO) - A woman and a dog died after a deadly crash west of Marlow, April 26. The crash took place on Caddo Road around 11 a.m. when Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) says a woman driving a black car was traveling eastbound on Caddo Road. Investigators say 61-year-old...
‘Fraud is definitely worse than it’s ever been’: How to protect yourself from fraud
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - April is declared National Financial Literacy Month, and part of that is keeping yourself safe from fraud. Shelly Fields, an official with Arvest Bank, said you have to be more cautious with your money now more than ever. “I’ve been in banking for a long time...
Fletcher teacher reaches 60+ years, now set to retire after influencing generations
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - Sixty years is a long time to be doing anything, but to hold the same job for sixty years is an accomplishment not many can say they achieved. However, Devilla Watts, who is a math teacher at Fletcher, spent the past 60-plus years as a teacher and is now set to retire at the end of the school year.
Terry Allen benefit concert raises money for Lawton local
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The first annual Terry Allen Benefit Music Festival kicked off at the Great Plains Coliseum Saturday morning. Allen owned Lawton’s famed ‘Guitar Bar’, allowing local bands, artist and musicians the chance to showcase their talents. A medical condition has Allen him unable to...
City of Lawton’s appeal hearing regarding 2 officers involved in 2022 shooting death gets new date
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A hearing regarding two officers charged in a 2022 Lawton shooting has been pushed back. The City of Lawton’s appeal hearing to throw out the rulings to reinstate and pay Nathan Ronan and Robert Hinkle has undergone a change of date. No reason was stated regarding the reason for the change.
Fort Sill Graduates: Nearly 200 graduate from basic training
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Nearly 200 soldiers graduated from basic training in a ceremony at the Cache Creek Chapel on April 26. The soldiers are from B Battery, 1st Battalion, 31st Field Artillery and now they’ll be heading to Advanced Individual Training schools for a wide-range of jobs including artillery, air defense, medical, and more.
Lawton’s Tuesday homicide still in crucial first 48 hours
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The “First 48″ is still in effect for Lawton’s most recent homicide that happened Tuesday night, April 23, outside the Bellaire Apartments. The first 48 refers to the first 48 hours after a crime is committed. This time is crucial for gathering vital information, according to many law enforcement agencies.
Furry Friend Friday: 4-year-old Chiweenie
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. City of Lawton’s Tiffany Bechtel joined us to introduce this week’s Furry Friend, a 4-year-old Chiweenie mix currently named Harold. During the...
Elgin superintendent receives Superintendent of the Year nod from OASA
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Nate Meraz, Superintendent of Elgin Public Schools is the 2024 OASA District 13 Superintendent of the Year. OASA annually recognizes outstanding administrators by having members nominate and vote for their peers to recognize their leadership. Meraz stated:. The OASA defines the outstanding administrator as thosewho:. demonstrate...
UPDATE: Person killed in Tuesday night Lawton shooting identified
UPDATE (8:25 a.m.): The Lawton Police Department released the name of the victim in the deadly overnight shooting. When police arrived to the apartments named below, they found Donovan Moncree with multiple gunshot wounds. Moncree was pronounced dead at the scene. You can count on your 7News team to continue...
Grant would ease need for mental health services
When Ty Pool was hired as vice president of Physician Services & Clinics at Grady Memorial Hospital in July 2021, one of the things physicians consistently asked for was more and better access to mental health care for their patients. If the hospital and Five Oaks Family Medical Clinic are...
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