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Defense rests on day 6 in Marlow murder trial
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - April 30 was day six of the ongoing trial of Karen Pritchard, who’s accused of murdering 31-year old Ashley Anderson. Anderson who was said to be an employee for Pritchard. The defense rested its case on day six, and a verdict could come as soon as May 1.
UPDATE: Officials release identity of man charged for killing Velma man
VELMA, Okla. (KSWO) - The Stephens County Sheriff’s Department released the name of the man arrested for the death of a Velma man. Officials say Charlus Terry Bishop is facing a murder charge for killing Terry Keith Sutton. Sutton was found dead with a gunshot wound in his vehicle...
Mercury and ATV collide killing one
A Friday night collision claimed the life of Max R. Galloway, 63, of Marlow following a collision near 2699 E. Osage Road approximately 1½ miles east of Duncan. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Galloway was driving a Polaris ATV and collided with a 1997 Mercury Cougar driven by Pamala R. Walls, 58 of Marlow.
Severe storms to develop after 6PM | 5/1AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Another month and another day where it’s crucial that all Texomans stay weather aware this evening especially after sunset because of more storm develop into Thursday morning. Ahead of a dryline that will set up out west the environment for all severe weather hazards will be present (similar to yesterday). Sufficient supercell development will occur during the evening (starting after 6PM) with the storms moving east into Thursday morning (ending around 5AM).
Officers wrestle Duncan man to ground after another claims he pulled knife on him, authorities say
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - A Duncan man is charged with multiple crimes following an altercation on Friday at 2nd Street and Main Street. Duncan Police say they were dispatched on reports of two men about to get into a fight. A man told officers someone pulled a knife out on...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Lawton celebrating Armed Forces Day with parade
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce and City of Lawton are celebrating Armed Forces Day with their parade this month. The two entities are calling this May 18 event the largest Armed Forces Day Parade in the nation. The parade will start at 10...
Spring Swap Meet promises full slate of automotive fun
The Spring Auto Swap Meet in Chickasha is smaller than the fall meet, but it’s still a big event on Chickasha’s calendar with hundreds of spaces filled by enthusiasts seeking to trade, buy and sell anything and everything to do with automobiles. “It has been going on for...
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...
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