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Altus Airforce Base receives DEQ Notice of Violation after water test
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality recently gave another notice of violation to an entity in Southwest Oklahoma. Altus Air Force Base officials said they too received a notice of violation by the State Department of Environmental Quality. The notice is in regards to their water system.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Duke 2024-25 roster: Purdue's Mason Gillis commits to Blue Devils out of transfer portal
Duke landed its second commitment from the transfer portal on Monday in Purdue sharpshooter Mason Gillis. The 6-foot-6 forward played a critical role in the Boilermakers reaching the Final Four earlier this month for the first time since 1980. He could find himself positioned to earn a starting role with the Blue Devils after coming off the bench during the 2023-24 campaign.
Duke Lands Maliq Brown in CBB Transfer Portal; Spent 1st 2 Seasons With Syracuse
Syracuse transfer Maliq Brown has committed to Duke. The incoming junior forward announced the news Saturday on Instagram. BREAKING: Syracuse Transfer Maliq Brown has committed to Duke!<br><br>Per <a href="https://twitter.com/On3sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3sports</a> <a href="https://t.co/IULF0AXeAt">pic.twitter.com/IULF0AXeAt</a>. Brown averaged 9.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in 32 appearances during his second season with Syracuse. He...
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.
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