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Isolated storms tonight, higher chances for severe weather tomorrow night | 4/30 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! Tonight, we will see isolated storms develop in the early evening hours. These storms will have the capability to produce low-end severe weather with the primary hazards being up to quarter-sized hail and up to 60 mph winds. The environment is not favorable for these storms to be long-lasting, so any storms that develop should quickly weaken as we head toward the overnight hours. Most of Texoma will miss out on the storm activity since they will be isolated, but it is still worth keeping an eye on the radar.
Medwatch: Reducing opioid overdoses in Oklahoma amid growing crises
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - According to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, seven years ago Oklahoma suffered around 50 fentanyl-related deaths. Within the first five months of 2023, 317 fentanyl deaths were recorded, and the exact number is still being calculated. Fentanyl seeping into communities seems to not be slowing down....
Lawton police make 2 arrests in connection to April 23 deadly shooting
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department has arrested two people in connection to the April 23 deadly shooting which ended with one person dead. Derrick Lyles and Jakievion Johnson were arrested and charged with first degree murder after the pair went to police to talk about the shooting, according to a LPD press release sent to 7News.
Comanche Nation Elections: Chairman Candidate, Forest Tahdooahnippah
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Comanche Nation is set to hold this year’s general election with a few important positions up for grabs. One of those positions includes the one who will lead the Comanche Nation, the Chairman. 7News is sitting down with the candidates including today’s guest Forest...
Cameron University postpones commencement due to weather
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Cameron University has postponed its commencement ceremony due to the potential of rain and severe weather. According to a press release from the university, the 2024 commencement ceremony will now take place on Saturday, May 4 in the Aggie Gymnasium at 10 a.m. and noon. Cameron...
MIGHT Center celebrates hard working teens at prayer dinner
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The MIGHT Center celebrated another year and honored their hard working teens with their achievers prayer dinner. MIGHT is a faith based, non profit organization that offers programs for both children and adults, including after school care. It featured Albert Johnson Jr, the VP For University...
National Day of Prayer events abound in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Tomorrow, May 2, marks the National Day of Prayer, and there are plenty of events in Lawton to help you celebrate. It begins with breakfast and worship at 7:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church. Then from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., there will be sites to pray for the nation throughout the city.
Cameron Alumni Toast cancelled due to weather
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The recent weather in the area has caused Cameron University to cancel the Alumni Toast that was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 3. A press release said that the heavy rain over the past few days has made the area north of Cameron Stadium unsuitable for the event.
City of Lawton begins construction at Gray Warr Park
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Gray Warr park in Lawton is under construction as part of phase one of the Parks and Recreation Department city parks upgrades. The goal is to enhance a majority of parks with the latest equipment. In Gray Warr’s case, the old park will be deconstructed and...
VFW Post 1193 celebrates 90th anniversary
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - VFW Post 1193 is celebrating 90 years of service this week!. The Post has served the Lawton-Fort Sill community and multiple veterans over the years. Victoria Lewis, the commander at Post 1193 says that they have a full weekend planned ahead to celebrate the milestone. “Today,...
Storm damage cleanups underway in parts of Southwest Oklahoma
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Cleanup efforts are underway in parts of Southwest Oklahoma after the deadly storms wreaked havoc across the area. The National Weather Service confirms that at least 25 tornadoes touched down over the weekend, rating as an EF-3 or higher. The National Weather Service office of Norman reported 62 tornado warnings on Saturday, a new record for warnings they issued in a single day.
Ahead of Southern Baptist Convention meeting, national leader gives abuse task force updates
Churches in the Southern Baptist Convention will need ongoing aid to prevent sex abuse and effectively respond to abuse allegations, one of the denomination's leaders said during a recent visit to Oklahoma. A new independent nonprofit is being launched to fill this need, the Rev. Josh Wester, chairman of the...
Jury seated in trial of Lawton man accused of hitting Door Dash driver with stick
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The jury has been seated in the trial of Jared Harvey, a Lawton man accused of assaulting a Door Dash driver last May. Harvey faces two charges, including assault and battery, and possession of meth. Court documents allege Harvey hit the delivery driver with a stick...
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