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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.
‘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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
City of Lawton to rename auditorium after former mayor
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The City of Lawton announce it will rename its city council chambers and auditorium after former mayor Wayne Gilley. The venue will assume the name of Wayne Gilley Auditorium at the Lawton City Council meeting on May 14 at 2 p.m. At this meeting, the...
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...
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...
Saturday storms bring significant flooding to Duncan
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Duncan is seeing flooding in several areas after severe weather rolled through the area. City of Duncan officials announced the Duncan Police Department has closed Highway 81 between Elk Ave. and Elder Ave. due to localized flooding. The city’s Public Information Officer, Loisdawn...
Substitute teacher admits to giving Eisenhower student vape to make friend, documents say
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A bench warrant has been issued for a substitute teacher accused of providing a vape to a 7th grade student at a Lawton middle school. Court documents say Donna Tednetra admitted to providing the vape to the student at Eisenhower Middle School. She says she provided the vape so the student would be her friend, according to documents.
Town’s only barber retiring after 72 years cutting hair
GLENWOOD, Wis. (KARE) - A Wisconsin mainstay is hanging up his clippers. After cutting hair in Glenwood for more than seven decades, Norm Hagen announced his retirement. Many people said they will miss the 92-year-old. Maybe it was inevitable that he’d become part of Glenwood’s history. It’s been...
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...
8-year-old escorts great grandmother to ‘Senior Prom’
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s prom season, and not just for high school students! The residents of Elk Crossing Nursing and Rehab in Duncan had their own “senior prom” Friday night. That’s where 8-year-old Owen got a chance to escort his 91-year-old great grandmother for the big...
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