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Lawton pair pleads guilty to murder, accessory charges for body found in wildlife refuge
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A pair in Lawton pleaded guilty to a federal jury on Monday in the death of a woman found in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. According to the Department of Justice, 29-year-old Tevin Terrell Semien pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, while 24-year-old Makayla Nicole Leigh Logsdon pleaded guilty to accessory to murder charges.
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...
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...
Fort Cobb woman allegedly robs woman and assaults police officer
CADDO CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A woman from Fort Cobb faces several life sentences after she allegedly robbed a woman and assaulted an Anadarko police officer. Ellen Twohatchet is charged with four crimes in total, including second-degree robbery, assault on an officer, malicious injury to property and public intoxication. Court...
Elgin superintendent receives Superintendent of the Year nod from OASA
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Nate Meraz, Superintendent of Elgin Public Schools is the 2024 OASA District 13 Superintendent of the Year. OASA annually recognizes outstanding administrators by having members nominate and vote for their peers to recognize their leadership. Meraz stated:. The OASA defines the outstanding administrator as thosewho:. demonstrate...
Community Conversations: National Day of Prayer is coming up
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Crystal Hall joined 7News anchor Haley Wilson to discuss the National Day of Prayer happening on May 2. The National Day of Prayer is a day for everyone to gather and pray for the nation, our city and our family. Hall said the event would begin...
Mobile health unit makes stop in Duncan
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s mobile unit made a stop in Duncan earlier today, April 23, to provide public health on the go. All services were available at no out of pocket cost. These services included checkups for ages one and up, flu, RSV,...
Rush Springs man wanted after authorities allege he was living on oilfield site
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (KSWO) - A Rush Springs man faces a felony charge after investigators believe he had been living at an oilfield site. Ronnie Frick faces a single charge of trespass and damage to a critical infrastructure facility, a crime that could land him behind bars for 10 years and fines up to $100,000.
Negligent homicide charge filed in fatal county crash
EL RENO – A semi-truck driver faces up to two years in prison and fines totaling up to $2,000 if convicted of causing a fatal crash in far west Canadian County. Chickasha’s Cordele R. Brandon Sr., 69, was charged April 9 with two counts of negligent homicide by motor vehicle in Canadian County District Court.
Former Boone-Apache School teacher accused of relationship with underage student, faces 2 felonies
APACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - A former teacher with the Boone-Apache School District faces two felony counts, following an alleged inappropriate relationship between him and an underage student. 52-year-old Myles Stephenson Jr. of Anadarko is charged with lewd acts to a child under 16, and enticing a child under 16 into...
Parks Jones Realty and Naturescape Nursery to celebrate Arbor Day with free tree giveaway
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Park Jones Realty and Naturescape Nursery are celebrating Arbor Day with a free tree giveaway. To get your tree just be one of the first 300 customers at Naturescape Nursery at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27. You’ll be able to pick from a variety of trees...
Lawton City Council cuts 7-hour meeting short, citizens voice concern over refinery, Harris’ remarks
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City Council met April 23, and before Lawton City Council addressed anything on the agenda, many stepped to the podium to take part in audience participation. The council ended up having to cut the 7-hour meeting short. The two main topics of choice during audience...
MacArthur JROTC honored at city council meeting after state championship
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The MacArthur High School JROTC won their third consecutive state championship this year and they were recognized at Tuesday’s Lawton City Council meeting. The entire JROTC received certificates recognizing their win. Major Craig Redfearn the JROTC instructor for Macarthur High School says he’s proud of...
Trial postponed for man accused in 2022 Lawton shooting death
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Postponed Monday, the murder trial of John Bourne, in the death of Ian Martinez in a 2022 shooting. According to police, Martinez was allegedly killed after he made a joke about a stolen lighter, only for Bourne to show up later and allegedly shoot him. The...
City of Lawton officials speak on plan to rectify DEQ Notice of Violation
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - City of Lawton officials are speaking on actions being taken after 7News reported about the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issuing a notice of violation to the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Rusty Whisenhunt, the public works director, said issues with the plant have been escalating...
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