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PSO Works on Downed Power Line in East Lawton
Public Service Company of Oklahoma Crews worked on a downed utility Pole in East Lawton Friday morning. Power was out for a good portion of East Lawton due to overnight storms in the area. PSO is reporting over 600 people without power in East Lawton currently, with an estimated restoration time of 7:00 AM At this time, the stoplight at East Gore Boulevard and 45th Street is not working, so please use caution when going through this area. \ You can count on us to keep you updated as more information becomes available.
Temple man accused of running fake hunts, scamming 12 people out of money
TEMPLE, Okla. (KSWO) - A Temple man is accused of running a fraud scheme over Facebook, taking money for at least 12 people for turkey and hog hunts, with the events never happening. Troy LeFlore faces six charges of felony computer fraud and unlawful use of a computer system. Court...
Altus Airforce Base receives DEQ Notice of Violation after water test
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality recently gave another notice of violation to an entity in Southwest Oklahoma. Altus Air Force Base officials said they too received a notice of violation by the State Department of Environmental Quality. The notice is in regards to their water system.
Duncan Pre-K class helps seniors look their best for ‘senior prom’
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Bridging the gap between generations is the goal of a special event which took place in Duncan on April 25. Seniors at the Elk Crossing Rehabilitation Center are preparing for their Senior prom. Duncan Public Schools Pre-K class went to the center to help the seniors look their best for the event.
‘I feel like they don’t care what happens’: Family struggles to get answers after loved one dies inside Oklahoma’s last private prison
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - In 2023, the Lawton Correctional Facility became the last private prison in Oklahoma. Acts of violence and understaffing have plagued the prison for years, and now, two women say they can’t get any answers about what happened to their loved one who recently died in the facility.
Jury selection starts in Marlow murder trial including over 130 counts of animal cruelty
STEPHENS CO., Okla. (KSWO) - The process of jury selection started April 22 in the 2021 murder and animal cruelty trial against 52-year-old Karen Jean Pritchard. The Marlow woman is accused of killing 31-year-old Ashley Anderson and faces several charges of animal cruelty. The prosecution and defense spent the afternoon...
Lawton gym hosts AAU gymnastics state championships at Great Plains Coliseum
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A gymnastics meet with more than 650 girls across the state of Oklahoma is taking place in Lawton this weekend. Starting April 26, Fliptastics Gymnastics in Lawton is hosting the Amatuer Athletic Union Advanced State Championships at the Great Plains Coliseum. The event looks to open...
Lawton special needs athletes have fun at one-of-a-kind ballgame
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A one-of-a-kind ballgame took place this morning for a good cause and three Lawton schools were a part of the fun. Special needs athletes from Lawton, MacArthur, and Eisenhower high schools got the day out of class April 25, to play in the Buddies at the Ballfield event. The group ended up getting to play a few games of round robin baseball.
City of Lawton to rename auditorium after former mayor
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The City of Lawton announce it will rename its city council chambers and auditorium after former mayor Wayne Gilley. The venue will assume the name of Wayne Gilley Auditorium at the Lawton City Council meeting on May 14 at 2 p.m. At this meeting, the...
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...
Lawton Church of Nazarene hosts 2nd Annual ‘Free Sale’
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Church of the Nazarene is preparing for its second “Free Sale.”. On Saturday at the church, they’ll be giving out a wide variety of items to people who need them. We spoke with a pastor who said the free sale is a...
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