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Comanche Nation Police Department launches investigation into election fraud
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Comanche Nation Police Department launched an investigation of reported election fraud, ahead of their election happening this weekend. In a post to social media, police officials say their investigation signals a crucial step towards safeguarding the integrity of their election process. The election was initially...
Fort Sill’s Scott Gate opens, another gate to begin construction shortly
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill’s Scott Gate opened this morning, May 16. The Gate will be open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. However, it will be closed on Sunday. With Scott Gate opening, the 52nd Street Gate will return to regular hours of 5...
New Ag Mechanical building opens, ready for LPS classes
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It was a big day for the Life Ready Center as they celebrated their new Agricultural Mechanical Building, which will host classes for Lawton Public Schools students. “There will be more students enrolled in this class than ever before....We haven’t had it ever before,” said Cody...
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.
Wednesdays with Fort Sill: Best Redleg winners and the Armed Forces Day parade
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - In this Wednesdays with Fort Sill, community relations liaison Virginia Aid joined 7News anchor Haley Wilson to discuss everything happening on post. Some of the things discussed included the special dinner that’s being planned for the Best Redleg competition winners. They also talked about the...
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.
KSWO to host livestream of Lawton’s annual Armed Forces Day Parade
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s time for Lawton’s annual Armed Forces Day Parade, a time to celebrate the men and women who have served our nation, past and present. It’s the largest Armed Forces Day parade in the country and draws hundreds every year. The parade starts...
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.
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...
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...
Armed Forces Day Parade leaves multiple Lawton roads closed
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - With the Armed Forces Day coming up this Saturday, we’d like to let you know about some road closures on the day of the parade. Starting at 8 a.m., SW C Avenue, SW 11th Street and SW Ferris Avenue will be blocked off for the parade.
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...
Lawmaker calls for action after 'group disturbance' leaves 2 dead, 3 injured in Lawton prison
LAWTON, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Corrections released details after two inmates died at a Lawton prison on Friday. The department said it was a "group disturbance" between two security threat groups of inmates. "The two security threat groups must remain separate and be on structured movement at...
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma welcomes familiar face to fill President, CEO position
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Mark Woommavovah, now-former Comanche Nation Chairman, has officially been named as President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of Southwest Oklahoma. Woommavovah is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army in addition to being native to Southwest Oklahoma. “I am honored to serve...
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...
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