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Community Conversations: Summer in the Streets is coming to Cache
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Summer in the Streets is coming to the City of Cache again and Summer in the Streets Coordinator, Mandy Martine-Ralston joined 7News anchor Haley Wilson to discuss the event. Martine-Ralston said there was going to be another mural contest this year with first place set to...
Lots of sunshine on tap today | 5/14AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Goood Tuesday morning Texoma! We’re waking up to very quiet conditions with clear skies and temperatures in the 50s. As the day goes on we’ll see no precipitation chances as skies are looking to stay sunny all day long. Highs will climb into the mid 80s which is rather seasonable for Texoma this time of year. North to south winds at 5 to 15mph.
Showers possible tomorrow morning | 5/12 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma. Tonight, scattered showers and storms will linger in the area with mostly cloudy skies. The rain will stay in the area into the morning hours tomorrow before clearing out around lunchtime. These showers will be capable of producing lightning and thunder, and we cannot rule out the potential to see a severe storm or two.
Chickasha man broke into home and led police chase, authorities say
CHICKASHA, Okla. (KSWO) - A Chickasha man is facing up to life behind bars after he’s accused of breaking into a home in late April, before leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Mark Haile Jr. faces two charges of second-degree burglary and molesting a motor vehicle.
Scattered showers and storms increase through Mother’s Day | 5/12 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there today! If you have any outdoor plans for today, you may want to take those plans inside as scattered showers and thunderstorms will be increasing throughout the day. Showers and storms will keep us cooler, with a high temperature near 70 degrees and southeasterly winds blowing between 5 and 15 mph.
Traffic lights change at Gore intersection, operating as two-way stop
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has changed a traffic signal at the intersection of Northwest 4th street and West Gore Boulevard. The light is now operating in flash mode with traffic on Gore receiving yellow flashing lights and traffic on 4th street receiving red flashing lights. This...
Car Chase allegedly starts after disagreement at funeral, ends at Medicine Park gas station
MEDICINE PARK, Okla. (KSWO) - A disagreement at a funeral led to a car chase which ended at a Medicine Park gas station, authorities are saying. Investigators say they received a call about a that chase in Lawton which started this morning. We were told the driver of a pickup...
Community Conversations: ‘Cocktails for a Cause’ happening in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Hearts that Care’s ‘Cocktails for a Cause’ is happening again and the Executive Director of Hearts that Care, Amanda Nunez, joined 7News anchor Haley Wilson to discuss the event. Nunez said ‘Cocktails for a Cause’ is Hearts that Care’s annual fundraiser that helps...
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...
Parks Jones Realty: Average asking price at $242,000 in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Parks Jones Realtors says there are 318 homes currently listed for sale with an average asking price of over $242,000. Those homes have been on the market for an average of 70 days. According to data by Parks Jones, 1,587 homes were sold and closed on...
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. ...
Ft. Sill hosts first RedLeg Challenge
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Fires Center of Excellence and Ft. Sill hosted the inaugural Redleg Challenge competition Saturday morning. This competition determines who will be the best in field artillery. Teams from all over the world came to Lawton to compete on different areas around Fort Sill. They were...
International Festival Committee to hold fundraiser to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The International Festival Committee is set to hold a brand new fundraiser event this week. The Committee’s inaugural “International Festival Luau” will be held this Friday, May 17, at the Lawton Farmer’s Market. The event, which honors Asian American and Pacific Island...
Lawton Food Bank helps to stamp out hunger
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, the National Association of Letter Carriers, and the U-S Postal Service partnered as part of a nationwide food drive Saturday. The Lawton Food Bank participated in the initiative called ‘Stamp Out Hunger’. People were encouraged to leave bags...
Monday with the Mayor: Stan Booker discusses proposed CIP extension
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On today’s edition of Monday with the Mayor, Lawton Mayor Syan Booker discusses the new proposed CIP extension for the City of Lawton. The discussion included topics such as the extension lasting until 2034, why they feel the extension is necessary, where the funds will go and a survey online available for Lawton citizens.
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...
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