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LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Sunday’s train derailment in Marlow has left the neighborhood a mess. The incident itself catching everyone by surprise. ”I came into the living room and my daughter was commenting about how the train had really kicked up the dust,” said Margie Stallons, a Marlow resident. “So I looked out the door and it was, it was like a cloud of dust. But when I got closer, I was like ‘that kind of looks like smoke. "

Marlow residents react to derailment disaster

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton’s Central Fire Station is expecting some renovations after original plans were post-poned in 2012. “Up until two years ago it served as our central fire station for all of the downtown fire crews that responded. It’s Lawton’s first fire station. The building’s been placed on the national historic register in 2016. It’s an important piece of not only the fire departments history, but the city’s history as well,” said Lawton Fire Chief Jared Williams.

Lawton’s Central Fire Station closer to overdue renovations

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Duncan, OK

Duncan, Okla. (KSWO) - Local law enforcement officers started “Free Fishing Weekend” in Oklahoma in a big way. The annual “Cops and Bobbers” event invites local kids to participate in a fun fishing competition and get connected with officers from the county. Duncan Patrol Officer Jeffery...

“Cops and Bobbers” event bringing the community together with local law enforcement

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The weather is warming up, making those outdoor trips all the more enticing. This is the time of year where the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge will see more visitors than normal, but first there’s a few things to be mindful of. Mary Ruth Prose, a...

Butterflies and bison: Refuge cautions community heading into summer

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Main Street Duncan officials have announced the appointment of their new Executive Director. Brandi Johnson will officially assume the role June 12, according to a press release. The release continues by recognizing Johnson’s extensive work experience in managing and overseeing large scale events, including the Macy’s...

Main Street Duncan appoints new Executive Director

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - With the start of Lake season there are lots of questions surrounding what’s happening with *this* building — and why it’s closed. Some of our viewers have expressed frustration with the inconvenience of the Schoolhouse Slough store being closed. ”We need these things...

Local lake goers express frustrations over business closures

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton/Fort Sill Art Council is advocating for the importance of art in kids’ lives. Founder Desirae Schneider says she started the organization after seeing a lack of art programs for kids in the community. “I think it means a lot to the community. Parents...

Lawton/Fort Sill Art Council is creating a creative space for kids

Fort Sill, OK

FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill is hosting several employers across the area for a special hiring event tailored specifically for veterans and their spouses. It is happening tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it’s located at the Solder For Life Transition Complex, at 2502 Sheridan Road on post.

Fort Sill hosting hiring event

Comanche, OK

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Comanche Nation Housing Authority was awarded $2 million in federal funds; all for use to support home repairs for low-income tribal members. This is the ninth year the CNHA received the Indian Community Development Block Grant, which serves 55 tribal communities across the U.S. and is a program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

CNHA receives grant to improve homes for tribal members

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Citizens of the Choctaw Tribe of Oklahoma and others gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton Saturday, June 3rd, for a community cultural meeting. Chief Gary Batton and Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. met with attendees and covered a wide variety of tribal happenings. Batton...

Choctaw Nation hosts community cultural meeting

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - ‘Tis the season for summer camps!. Monday kicked off Lawton Community Theatre’s Youth Theater Summer Camp centered around Disney’s ‘The Aristocats.’. Kids between the age of 8 and 12 will be working on the production all week, until it all culminates into...

Lawton Community Theater summer camp kicks off

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Practice fields at all three high schools in Lawton are undergoing major renovations including getting turf. The football field at MacArthur is nearing completion while groundwork is still underway at Lawton High. “We are just trying to improve the overall facilities,” LPS Athletic Director Gary Dees...

Lawton high schools receiving major upgrades to playing fields

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Additional details of Tuesday night stolen car with a baby inside released in report

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - According to a report from responding officers, the Lawton Police Department was preparing to issue an Amber Alert minutes before a stolen...

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