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RISE project plan approved as Lawton residents raise neighborhood concerns
The Rise Project Plan Review Committee met at Lawton City Hall. Community members also held a meeting this week to discuss their concerns. Committee members raised questions about the push.
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Lawton’s Cohen Clinic to host Veterans History Project
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Red Rock in Lawton is hosting a Veterans History Project event Friday (Oct. 9). The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the clinic. Veterans will participate in recorded interviews and contribute to a national...
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Lawton Food Truck Inspection Event
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Oklahoma LP Gas Administration will host a mobile food vendor inspection event in the McMahon Memorial Auditorium parking lot on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the event, food trucks and other mobile...
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Wichita Falls nursing home sued for alleged neglect
A Wichita Falls nursing home has been sued on allegations a patient developed pressure sores, infections and dehydration that required her to be transferred to United Regional Health Care when she became unresponsive, court records show. The lawsuit against the operators of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation , 4509 Coronado St., was filed on behalf of Kathy L. Green on Sept. 30 in a Tarrant County District Court. The lawsuit was filed by a guardian who had been appointed by Wichita County Court at Law No. 2 in May 2025. It accuses the nursing home owners of “inexcusable neglect.” The lawsuit said Green, 65, was admitted to University Park on May 9, 2023, “for long term care due to various cognitive impairments, including progressive dementia, and limited mobility.” It alleges Green had no pressure ulcers when she was admitted, but her condition required the staff to closely monitor her. More: New Italian restaurant in Wichita Falls offers made-from-scratch meals “Because the facility was severely understaffed, however, Ms. Green was left alone or in her bed or wheelchair most of the time,” the lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit said on June 24, 2025, Green was transferred to United Regional after “nursing staff
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New Brush fire truck in progress for Indiahoma after record fundraiser
INDIAHOMA, Okla. (KSWO) - A new brush fire truck is on the way to Indiahoma. It is the department’s first new brush truck in 19 years. The truck is being funded through last week’s 33rd Annual Fundraiser, which raised a record amount for the department. Fire Chief Chris Jones said every dollar raised goes back into the department.
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Duncan Oklahoma Internet Speeds Rank No. 9 Among U.S. Small Towns
Duncan Oklahoma Internet Speeds Rank Ninth Among Small Towns Nationwide. Duncan has landed among the fastest-connected small towns in the United States, ranking No. 9 nationally in a new study of rural internet performance. The southwest Oklahoma community recorded an average download speed of 312.54 megabits per second, putting it alongside communities in Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Florida and Ohio in the national top 10.
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Witches take over Duncan parking lot for annual night out
DUNCAN, Okla. — Halloween may still be a few weeks away, but Duncan was full of witches Saturday night. From 6 to 9 p.m., the 3rd annual Witches Night Out took over the parking lot of Catalyst Nutrition and Fitness to keep things safer for people walking around. Frivolous...
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Duncan ranks 9th for fastest small town internet speeds across US, study says
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — Duncan has some of the highest internet speeds among small towns in the U.S., according to the one study. A study from SatelliteInternet.com ranked the top 10 small towns with the fastest internet speeds. In the study, Duncan was place at number 9, the only Oklahoma town on the list.
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Democratic candidates hold joint canvass in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. — Democratic candidates Cyndi Munson and Kathy Suttles joined forces for a canvass in Lawton, mobilizing supporters to knock on doors across House District 64. 7News OU Fellow Lauren Jackson reported on the joint effort as campaign season intensifies in southwest Oklahoma. Candidates mobilize volunteers. Munson, a...
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Lawton residents have variety of Halloween events to enjoy this spooky season
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As Halloween season continues, residents in Lawton will have a variety of fun activities to enjoy this spooky season. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Lawton Public Library is hosting their Boo-a-Palooza from 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. On the night before Halloween, city officials will host...
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Comanche Nation Fair marks 33 years with Powwow, carnival rides
LAWTON, Okla. — Crowds gathered at the Comanche Nation Fair for an evening of Powwow dancing, live music, carnival rides and booths set up around the tribal headquarters. Organizers say the event marks the start of a celebration of 33 years of the fair. The 2026 Comanche Nation princess...