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LPD seeking help locating missing child
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department is seeking help locating a missing child. The child’s name is Alysia Poinits, and is being described as a white female who is 12-years-old, with brown hair and blue eyes. She is approximately 5′1 and weighs 100 lbs. She was...
Route 66 landmark reopens as state preps for centennial of highway
BRIDGEPORT — The longest bridge along the iconic Route 66 is open again, marking the start of a countdown to the road’s 2026 centennial celebrations expected to draw thousands of visitors from around the world to Oklahoma. The $35 million reconstruction of the U.S. 281/Route 66 bridge over the South Canadian River in...
Officials lower number of people injured in 'group disturbance' at Lawton prison to 3, down from 30
State corrections officials told The Oklahoman on Monday that only three inmates were injured in the “group disturbance” Friday at the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility. Initial reports from several sources said more than 30 inmates were injured. Officials revised the count a second time late Monday afternoon....
Woman sues GEO Group after she and 2 children allegedly hit with self-defense spray
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Missouri woman is suing the company who manages Lawton Correctional Facility, claiming she and her two children were caught in the crossfire and hit with either OC gas, pepper spray, or tear gas. The lawsuit was filed in July 2023 against The GEO Group, and...
Lawton City Council awards bid for Goodyear Blvd construction
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City Council awarded a bid for the construction of Goodyear Boulevard from Cache Road to the railroad crossing in their May 16 city council meeting. The bid was given to T & G Construction for the amount of $4,982,600.16. According to Joseph Painter, the Director...
Chickasha man broke into home and led police chase, authorities say
CHICKASHA, Okla. (KSWO) - A Chickasha man is facing up to life behind bars after he’s accused of breaking into a home in late April, before leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Mark Haile Jr. faces two charges of second-degree burglary and molesting a motor vehicle.
Apache Police Department’s K-9 named Cletus gets new armored vest
APACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - One of the Apache Police Department’s furriest members now has extra protection while he’s out serving the community. K-9 “Cletus” was recently awarded a customized protective vest. The vest comes courtesy of nonprofit “Brady’s K-9″ which is dedicated to providing armor and...
LPD to offer free motorcycle safety course for new and experienced riders
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Spring is here and that means more and more people will be riding their motorcycles. If you’re a new rider or you want a refresher, the Lawton Police Department is holding a free motorcycle safety course on June 1. The department does require some things...
LPS Summer Feeding Program hopes to feed children across multiple Lawton locations
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Public Schools will have 11 different sites set where families can pick up breakfast or lunch for their children as part of their summer feeding program. The summer program will have locations all throughout the city in hopes to provide as many children with free...
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...
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...
Military Officers Association of America Recognition Dinner held in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America held its annual Recognition Dinner Tuesday evening. The event, which took place at the Comanche County Fairgrounds, highlighted several in the community with scholarships and other awards. Don Durant, president of the Southwest Oklahoma chapter,...
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...
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