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Lawton woman allegedly caught with crack after shoplifting from Duncan Walmart
STEPHENS CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton woman is behind bars in Stephens County for what began as a call for shoplifters and ended with felony charges for contraband. Victoria McLendon faces three charges in total. The charges include bringing crack cocaine into jail, possession of crack pipes, and larceny...
Southwest Oklahoma woman charged in connection to Jan. 6 now wonders ‘why me?’
MARLOW, Okla. (KSWO) - The Southwest Oklahoma woman facing charges for her alleged actions on Jan. 6 said it was peaceful at the Capitol, despite what federal investigators claim. “People were going in and out,” said Leslie Bogue, the woman facing charges for her alleged actions. “There was no contention....
Lawton-based Representative gives Gov. Stitt praise for signing restorative workforce bill
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - Oklahoma Rep. Daniel Pae (R-Lawton) gave his gratitude to Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt after the governor signed a restorative workforce bill into law. Senate Bill 11, for which Pae was the House author, encourages incarcerated individuals to learn a skill or trade before they re-enter society after completing their sentence.
Furry Friend Friday: 1-year-old-German Shepard mix
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s time to introduce you to our newest furry friend in this edition of Furry Friend Friday. Lawton Animal Welfare Superintendent, Roy Rodrick, joined 7News anchor Tarra Bates to introduce us to a beautiful 1-year-old female, German Shepard mix. Rodrick let us know that Lawton...
Local nonprofit hosts End of School Bash for Lawton Community
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Local nonprofit, All About Understanding, is hosting an End of School Bash. The event is free and open to everyone in the community, with food, music, live performances and a backpack giveaway. The bash is on Saturday, May 25 at Cameron University from 1 to 4...
Duncan man charged after allegedly eluding police reaching speeds over 100 mph
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - A Duncan man faces several years behind bars after Stephens County Sheriff Deputies said he almost caused several accidents while eluding police at speeds over 100-miles-an-hour. Jesse Marmaduke faces a single felony charge of endangering others while eluding. Investigators say he sped past a deputy at...
City of Lawton announces new Finance Director
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has announced Rebecca Johnson as the city’s new Finance Director. According to a press release from the city, Johnson’s experience includes service as a utility supervisor for the City of Norman, auditor for the Public Utility Division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, and most recently the Finance Director for the City of Duncan.
Oklahoma man accused of killing parents and his sister allegedly planned 'other acts of violence'
OKLAHOMA CITY (TCD) -- Officials captured a 22-year-old man this month three days after he allegedly killed his parents and his sister. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), on May 11 at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Chickasha Police Department responded to a home where they found two adult females and one male deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. KOCO-TV identified the victims as James Mayhugh, his wife Patty Mayhugh, and their daughter, Shayla Mayhugh.
Southwest Oklahoma Memorial Day events helping honor those who paid ultimate sacrifice
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Memorial Day is coming up soon, and there are many different events in the Southwest Oklahoma area to help honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. In Duncan, the Simmons Center is holding a Memorial Day 5K Fun Run on Saturday, May 25, for those who are looking for activities to do on Memorial Day Weekend. People can register for $30 if they have a membership, or $40 if they don’t. It starts at 9 a.m. just north of the Simmons Center at the Haliburton Pavilion.
Authorities allegedly find multiple drugs on Lawton man during traffic stop
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton man faces decades in prison for allegedly trafficking fentanyl. Donald Shelton Jr. faces three charges, including possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, drug trafficking, and possessing PCP, cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana. Lawton Police officers pulled over a vehicle on Saturday evening for...
Three Oklahoma Red Lobster locations closed as part of bankruptcy filing
Oklahoma was unable to escape the recent rash of bankruptcy-related Red Lobster closures unscathed. Three Oklahoma locations were recently shuttered among a list of 87 included on the Red Lobster website listed initially as "temporarily closed," including one Oklahoma City location. The websites for the Oklahoma locations currently say closed, with no indication of the status being temporary.
I-44 to narrow near Fletcher to south of Chickasha through early Fall
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - Starting next week, parts of I-44 near Fletcher will be narrowing through early fall for road improvements. North and Southbound I-44 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction from NE 180th Street near Fletcher, to near Pikes Peak Road south of Chickasha. The reason...
Comanche Nation announces new Chairman, Vice Chairman with runoffs slated in other positions
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Comanche Nation has announced the new elects and when their swearing-in will take place. According to the Comanche Nation, Forrest Tahdooahnippah is the new Chairman of the Comanche Nation with Diana Gail Doyebi-Sovo serving as Vice-Chairwoman. The swearing-in ceremony will take place on Friday, May...
Fort Sill Graduates: Around 450 welcomed as soldiers on Fort Sill
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - On Friday, 450 soldiers graduated from basic training on Post. These units included C Battery, 1st of the 22nd Field Artillery, and E Battery, 1st of the 79th. All of Friday’s graduates will now head to Advanced Individual Training to learn the tools of the...
Fort Sill bids farewell to two deputy Commanding Generals
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery schools are under new leadership, not just for Fort Sill but Army-wide, as two one-star generals relinquished command during a ceremony Wednesday evening. Brigadier Generals Shane P. Morgan and Curtis W. King were treated to a retreat ceremony for their service as commandants.
Sun and clouds today but severe weather returns tomorrow & Thursday | 5/21AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Air temperatures this Tuesday morning are in the 70s which is 10-15 degrees above average for typical morning lows this time of year. Another hot and muggy day ahead for all of Texoma. Skies will be mostly sunny with a few passing clouds. Temperatures will climb into the 90s for almost all locations yet again. Southwest winds at 10 to 15mph. Anticipated wind gusts in the mid 20s.
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