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UPDATE: Person killed in Tuesday night Lawton shooting identified
UPDATE (8:25 a.m.): The Lawton Police Department released the name of the victim in the deadly overnight shooting. When police arrived to the apartments named below, they found Donovan Moncree with multiple gunshot wounds. Moncree was pronounced dead at the scene. You can count on your 7News team to continue...
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...
Lawton City Council cuts 7-hour meeting short, citizens voice concern over refinery, Harris’ remarks
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City Council met April 23, and before Lawton City Council addressed anything on the agenda, many stepped to the podium to take part in audience participation. The council ended up having to cut the 7-hour meeting short. The two main topics of choice during audience...
Trial postponed for man accused in 2022 Lawton shooting death
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Postponed Monday, the murder trial of John Bourne, in the death of Ian Martinez in a 2022 shooting. According to police, Martinez was allegedly killed after he made a joke about a stolen lighter, only for Bourne to show up later and allegedly shoot him. The...
Wednesdays with Fort Sill: Guardian Freedom Air Show coming to Wichita Falls
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Keith Pannell joined 7News anchor Haley Wilson to talk about what’s happening on post and in the surrounding area. They talked about the Guardian Freedom Air Show that’s coming to Shepard Airforce Base in Wichita Falls. Pannell said it’s a great chance to see...
Temperatures will return into the 80s tomorrow afternoon | 4/22 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! Skies will remain clear as we head into the overnight hours. Temperatures will drop into the low 50s by tomorrow morning, but the cool weather will not last with temps expected to climb into the 70s & 80s in the afternoon. There is a risk of seeing a pop-up storm or two tomorrow evening in far southwestern Texoma, but most of Texoma will remain completely dry on Tuesday.
Elgin superintendent receives Superintendent of the Year nod from OASA
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Nate Meraz, Superintendent of Elgin Public Schools is the 2024 OASA District 13 Superintendent of the Year. OASA annually recognizes outstanding administrators by having members nominate and vote for their peers to recognize their leadership. Meraz stated:. The OASA defines the outstanding administrator as thosewho:. demonstrate...
Units across country compete during “Best Red Leg Competition” at Fort Sill
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - “The Sound of Freedom.”. That’s how Lawtonians describe the sounds of artillery firing at Fort Sill. They’ll hear even more of next month as Fort Sill prepares to host the first-of-its-kind “Best Red Leg Competition.”. “Over that weekend is when the predominance...
City of Lawton officials speak on plan to rectify DEQ Notice of Violation
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - City of Lawton officials are speaking on actions being taken after 7News reported about the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issuing a notice of violation to the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Rusty Whisenhunt, the public works director, said issues with the plant have been escalating...
Apache Lone Star Casino holds soft opening in Devol
DEVOL, Okla. (KSWO) - The Apache Lone Star Casino has been in the making for over two decades, and today, April 22, they finally opened their doors. Their doors opened to Tribal members at 2 p.m., but they’re going to be closed tomorrow before opening up again on April 24.
MacArthur JROTC honored at city council meeting after state championship
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The MacArthur High School JROTC won their third consecutive state championship this year and they were recognized at Tuesday’s Lawton City Council meeting. The entire JROTC received certificates recognizing their win. Major Craig Redfearn the JROTC instructor for Macarthur High School says he’s proud of...
City of Lawton holds special meeting over Westwin pilot refinery, residents’ concerns remain
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton held a special meeting on Monday, Apr. 22. The main topic of discussion: Westwin Elements’ critical metal refinery. Officials from the Lawton Economic Development Authority and Lawton Economic Development Corporation gave a presentation on the critical metal pilot refinery being built on the west side of Lawton.
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