LATEST NEWS
Lawton Correctional Facility inmates taken to hospital after inmate-on-inmate assault
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Around 9:25 a.m., May 7, an inmate-on-inmate assault took place inside the Lawton Correctional Facility. Both inmates had minor injuries following the assault, according to a GEO Group press release sent to 7News. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is investigating the incident. You can read the...
Lawton resident inspired to start dog rescue after stray changes her life
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Stray animals are an issue around the country and it’s no different here in Comanche County and surrounding areas. Athena Nielipinski recently started Fishy’s Friends Rescue after taking in the stray who inspired it all, Fishy who was named after Nielipinski’s attempts to catch him by waving sardines in the air.
Lawton man found not guilty of murder, still faces other charges
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton man was acquitted in a 2023 shooting death, but he’s still set to spend several years behind bars. Christian Lane was found not guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Elijah Jones. Jones was shot and killed outside Aces and Eights bar on Jan. 17, 2023.
Lawton church travels to help Sulphur residents regain normalcy
SULPHUR, Okla. (KSWO) - Everything changed for the residents of Sulphur, Oklahoma after a deadly tornado tore through their town. “I thought at one point my whole house and everything was just going to right off the top of the foundation.,” said Paul Manning, one Sulphur resident.”. Five days...
‘Patience is key’: Lawton Park officials advise against park trespassing
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - While excitement is high for the new Children United Playground at Lawton’s Elmer Thomas Park, officials are reminding citizens that it’s not open yet. Some citizens are reportedly ignoring the barriers surrounding the playground, posing a big safety risk. Torn caution tape, holes in...
Embattled former Ringling coach latest court date continued
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A court appearance that was set for today, May 7, in the case against a Ringling coach accused of abusing his student athletes has been continued to later this year. Philip Koons is accused of verbally and physically abusing students, and violating their civil rights. His...
Today could be a boom or bust | 5/6AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Today could go one of two days. Scenario #1-- remaining dry with no severe storms. Scenario #2-- storms firing up between 3pm-midnight Tuesday posing a risk severe weather. Confidence is high that significant severe weather will occur across the Sooner State today. The uncertainty lies with exactly how far south that storm development will happen.
No track, no problem: Tipton Track Team takes Oklahoma state title
TIPTON, Okla. (KSWO) - No track to run and practice on, just heart and determination to win a state title. ”I never actually coached track anywhere to where we have actually had track practice on, lots of the smaller schools in Oklahoma don’t have enough you know money or space for a track,” Tipton Track Coach, Joseph Harbert said. “So that was an interesting thing to overcome, trying to find the time and an actual place to practice track.”
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge set to conduct ‘Wildflower Walks’
MEDICINE PARK, Okla. (KSWO) - The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of the Wichita will be conducting “Wildflower Walks.”. The walks will take participants to see a variety of wildflowers at select locations all around the refuge. They’re set for May 18 and May 25 at 12:30...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.