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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...
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...
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...
Rush Springs man wanted after authorities allege he was living on oilfield site
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (KSWO) - A Rush Springs man faces a felony charge after investigators believe he had been living at an oilfield site. Ronnie Frick faces a single charge of trespass and damage to a critical infrastructure facility, a crime that could land him behind bars for 10 years and fines up to $100,000.
‘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...
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...
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.
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...
How A Fake Amazon Delivery Van Helped Oklahoma Investigators Bust Illegal Marijuana Farm
A traffic stop helped Oklahoma investigators track down an illegal marijuana farm. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics linked a fake Amazon van in Missouri to Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Capitol provides a space for change to take place on the law books. Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Spokesperson Mark Woodward spent his time at the Capitol on Tuesday advocating for legislation to combat illegal marijuana operations.
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.
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.
Negligent homicide charge filed in fatal county crash
EL RENO – A semi-truck driver faces up to two years in prison and fines totaling up to $2,000 if convicted of causing a fatal crash in far west Canadian County. Chickasha’s Cordele R. Brandon Sr., 69, was charged April 9 with two counts of negligent homicide by motor vehicle in Canadian County District Court.
Jury selection starts in Marlow murder trial including over 130 counts of animal cruelty
STEPHENS CO., Okla. (KSWO) - The process of jury selection started April 22 in the 2021 murder and animal cruelty trial against 52-year-old Karen Jean Pritchard. The Marlow woman is accused of killing 31-year-old Ashley Anderson and faces several charges of animal cruelty. The prosecution and defense spent the afternoon...
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...
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