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Fort Cobb man charged with drug trafficking following traffic stop
ANADARKO, Okla. (KSWO) - A Fort Cobb man is accused of drug trafficking. Donald Wright is charged with a single felony count of trafficking in illegal drugs for allegedly having 23 grams of meth on him. Anadarko Police pulled over the car he was in on Monday after learning there...
Four Oklahomans sentenced in fatal fentanyl overdose case
The deadly fentanyl overdose of a Grady County man has led to the sentencing of four people to federal prison. During hearings over the last two weeks in Oklahoma City federal court, U.S. District Judge Jodi W. Dishman ordered the following sentences:. ● Dustin Ellis, 32, to serve 20 months.
Hinton man sentenced to 25 years in domestic violence case
EL RENO – A Canadian County judge on May 8 sentenced a Hinton man to 25 years in prison on five felonies and two misdemeanors in a domestic violence case. Michael Keith Sharry, 34, was charged in November 2022 with assault and battery with a deadly weapon, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (three counts), domestic assault and battery by strangulation (two counts), domestic assault and battery, and obstructing an officer.
Flagpoles raised in emotional tribute to Chickasha veterans
Kevin and Ginger Blake were sitting in the front yard with a neighbor — a veteran — who told them he would like a flagpole at his home but could not afford the expense. They gathered together family and friends and got the job done. After experiencing and...
Woman arrested after allegedly ramming car into Rush Springs police vehicle during chase
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (KSWO) - A woman from Comanche is facing more than a decade behind bars after she’s accused of using her car to assault a Rush Springs police officer. Karen Christy is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, endangering others while eluding, and obstructing officers.
Community Conversations: ‘Crawds N Rods’ coming to Elgin
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lexie and Mike Baker joined 7News anchor Haley Wilson to discuss the Elgin Fire Department’s 20th annual ‘Crawds N Rods” event. Mike said they’re preparing for the event with crawfish directly from Louisiana that they’re picking up right now. Sign up...
Tuttle family sees extensive property damage from 90 mph winds Monday night
TUTTLE, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Oklahoma was hit with strong winds on Monday night, with damage reported across the state. The powerful winds knocked down power lines, ripped apart homes and left thousands in the dark. While a deadly tornado struck northeast Oklahoma, a family across the state in Tuttle also saw damage to their property.
Oklahoma high school baseball: Chickasha, Tuttle, Marlow, Blanchard advance to 4A semis
NOBLE — The Class 4A Oklahoma high school baseball state tournament started Thursday at Noble High School. Here are recaps from each game. Chickasha 3, Elk City 2 Tie game. Extra innings in the bottom of the eighth. Bases loaded. ...
Lawton resident inspired to start dog rescue after stray changes her life
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Stray animals are an issue around the country and it’s no different here in Comanche County and surrounding areas. Athena Nielipinski recently started Fishy’s Friends Rescue after taking in the stray who inspired it all, Fishy who was named after Nielipinski’s attempts to catch him by waving sardines in the air.
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge set to conduct ‘Wildflower Walks’
MEDICINE PARK, Okla. (KSWO) - The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of the Wichita will be conducting “Wildflower Walks.”. The walks will take participants to see a variety of wildflowers at select locations all around the refuge. They’re set for May 18 and May 25 at 12:30...
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