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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.
Rush Springs man watned 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.
Temperatures will return into the 80s tomorrow afternoon | 4/22 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! Skies will remain clear as we head into the overnight hours. Temperatures will drop into the low 50s by tomorrow morning, but the cool weather will not last with temps expected to climb into the 70s & 80s in the afternoon. There is a risk of seeing a pop-up storm or two tomorrow evening in far southwestern Texoma, but most of Texoma will remain completely dry on Tuesday.
City of Lawton holds special meeting over Westwin pilot refinery, residents’ concerns remain
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton held a special meeting on Monday, Apr. 22. The main topic of discussion: Westwin Elements’ critical metal refinery. Officials from the Lawton Economic Development Authority and Lawton Economic Development Corporation gave a presentation on the critical metal pilot refinery being built on the west side of Lawton.
Oklahoma man donates money for students’ lunch debt
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - An Oklahoma man is embarking on a mission he and his late wife hoped to accomplish together to provide lunch debt relief to students, and today he did that for Elgin High School seniors. Sean Cummings says he is an education advocate and he’s proving that...
Community Conversations: Investment seminar happening at the Lawton Public Library
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Yvonne Moore and Lynette Misel joined 7News anchor Haley Wilson to discuss the “Don’t Delay, Invest Today,” investment seminar happening at the Lawton Public Library. They discussed their group Million Dollar Dames, which meets once a month and is all about women learning...
Lawton Police Officers Association hosting golf tournament to support youth sports
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Officers Association has created a non-profit geared towards supporting youth sports in the community. To help raise money for that mission, they’re hosting the first LPOA Golf Tournament on June 3rd. They have big plans for the money they hope to raise.
Lawton Community Foundation gives $35,000 in scholarships to area students
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Community Foundation recently announced they are awarding $35,000 in scholarships to high school seniors in the Lawton area. A total of 17 students from the area will be awarded with scholarships from the foundation. These scholarships are funded from those willing to donate into the Lawton Community Foundation. The scholarships range from $500 to $2,000.
Looking ahead (aside from today and tomorrow) there are daily chances for showers & storms | 4/22AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Happy Monday! Skies have been clear for the past several hours which has allowed for temperatures to fall into the upper 30s and low 40s. A jacket will likely be needed heading out the door. As the day goes on look for lots of sunshine with highs climbing into the low to mid 70s. South winds at 10 to 20mph sustained may occasional gusts into the low 30s.
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...
Community Conversations: Church Girl happening at the church-Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lead pastor Sheridan Garcia from the church-Lawton, joined 7News Anchor Haley Wilson to discuss the Church Girl event happening on Saturday. Garcia said the event is for girls in their, “Jesus loving era,” to come together to hang out with like minded people and enjoy fellowship, worship, and a few guest speakers.
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