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‘The public needs to tell us what they want’: City of Lawton holds public input meeting for CIP extension
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Capital Improvement Plan or CIP, in simple terms, is a way the city can fund certain projects through a percentage of sales tax. At the moment, the 2019 CIP is set to end in 2034, but now Lawton City officials are proposing an extension to 2040.
2 Killed In Prison 'Group Disturbance' In Lawton
Two Oklahoma prisoners have died, and four others are injured, including a prison guard, in what the Oklahoma Department of Corrections is calling a "group disturbance." It happened Friday at the privately run Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility. DOC officials say "human error" is to blame after two rival gangs...
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...
Documents show new details surrounding armed suspect removed from Anadarko home
ANADARKO, Okla. (KSWO) - Recently filed court documents are giving new details in a machete attack that took place earlier this week in Anadarko. Brandon Koassechony is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and obstructing an officer, after he’s accused of injuring a man with a machete Monday morning, May 13, at the Castle Inn.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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