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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...
Harmon Co. woman fails to hide fugitive when man peaks out of window as deputy leaves, authorities say
HARMON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A woman from Gould is facing a felony charge of harboring a fugitive but almost avoided charges altogether. Keri Oliver faces up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 in fines. Harmon County Deputies say they were asked to do a welfare check on Oliver’s...
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...
Mission on Wheels provides prom wear for less fortunate
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - Prom season is upon us and an Altus organization helps families afford their kids dresses and tuxes. Edna Douglas with Mission on Wheels helps the less fortunate by giving away free Prom Dresses, as well as men’s wear, shoes and accessories. Mission on Wheels has...
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...
Wyandotte man killed in crash
MANGUM, Okla. — A Wyandotte man was killed in a one-car crash in Greer County after his car rolled three times and he was ejected from the automobile, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Calvin M. Gaston, 79, and Levina S. Foreman, 75, of Grove, were in a crash...
Altus man facing charges, 100 years behind bars in two separate drug cases
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - An Altus man faces seven charges, including five felonies in two separate drug cases. All combined, Brandon Wilson faces two charges of drug trafficking near a school, two felony charges of gang-related offense, as well as charges of possessing drugs and a firearm and resisting an officer.
Elmer man facing charges of first degree rape
JACKSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Elmer faces several counts of rape. 69-year-old Pedro Banda is charged with two first degree rape charges, as well as a charge of rape by instrumentation. Each crime carries a punishment of between five years to life in prison. Court documents allege...
All aircraft and aircrews return safely after storm evacuations
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - Before the April 15 storms entered the area, members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing evacuated 27 aircrafts from the base. The Airmen took the aircrafts to an airport in Sacramento, California. The C-17 Globemaster III, KC-135 Stratotanker, and KC-46 Pegasus Formal Training Units of the 97th Air Mobility Wing were still able to hold training sessions during the evacuation.
Miami reaches out to Duke duo Sean Stewart, TJ Power
Miami has reached out to a pair of Duke forwards, Sean Stewart and TJ Power, who are in the transfer portal following their freshman seasons, according to reports. Stewart averaged 2.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 8.3 minutes in 33 games for the Blue Devils this past season while Power averaged 2.1 points, 0.7 rebounds and 7.0 minutes in 26 games.
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