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LPD seeking help locating missing child
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department is seeking help locating a missing child. The child’s name is Alysia Poinits, and is being described as a white female who is 12-years-old, with brown hair and blue eyes. She is approximately 5′1 and weighs 100 lbs. She was...
Correctional officers around state to wear body cameras, doesn’t apply to Lawton Correctional Facility
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Under a Oklahoma Department of Corrections Facebook post describing May 10′s deadly incident at the Lawton Correctional Facility as not a riot, the department replied to a comment that left some with more questions. Under the post, the department replied to a comment and implied...
Community Conversations: Summer in the Streets is coming to Cache
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Summer in the Streets is coming to the City of Cache again and Summer in the Streets Coordinator, Mandy Martine-Ralston joined 7News anchor Haley Wilson to discuss the event. Martine-Ralston said there was going to be another mural contest this year with first place set to...
Lawmaker calls for action after 'group disturbance' leaves 2 dead, 3 injured in Lawton prison
LAWTON, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Corrections released details after two inmates died at a Lawton prison on Friday. The department said it was a "group disturbance" between two security threat groups of inmates. "The two security threat groups must remain separate and be on structured movement at...
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...
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.
Comanche Nation Police Department launches investigation into election fraud
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Comanche Nation Police Department launched an investigation of reported election fraud, ahead of their election happening this weekend. In a post to social media, police officials say their investigation signals a crucial step towards safeguarding the integrity of their election process. The election was initially...
City of Lawton has until end of week to respond to DEQ Notice of Violation
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has until the end of the week, May 18, to respond to the Notice of Violation issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ). The violation is in regards to issues with the Lawton Wastewater Treatment Plant not maintaining compliance. According...
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...
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,...
Showers possible tomorrow morning | 5/12 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma. Tonight, scattered showers and storms will linger in the area with mostly cloudy skies. The rain will stay in the area into the morning hours tomorrow before clearing out around lunchtime. These showers will be capable of producing lightning and thunder, and we cannot rule out the potential to see a severe storm or two.
SCHEDULE: High school baseball/softball playoffs – May 13, 2024
High school softballClass 4A-Burkburnett vs Pampa (Best of three series)Game 1: 5:30pm ThursdayGame 2: 5:30pm Friday Game 3: 1pm Saturday (If necessary)All games being played at Frenship H.S. Class 3A-Iowa Park vs River Road (Best of three series)Game 1: 5pm Thursday @ Amarillo H.S.Game 2: Noon Saturday @ Iowa Park H.S.Game 3: Immediately following game […]
Personalized care never out of reach at Electra Memorial Hospital: National Hospital Week
Celebrating healthcare professionals at the almost 5,000 hospitals and health systems throughout the country, National Hospital Week is a great time to say "Thank you" to those healthcare heroes.
Scattered showers and storms increase through Mother’s Day | 5/12 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there today! If you have any outdoor plans for today, you may want to take those plans inside as scattered showers and thunderstorms will be increasing throughout the day. Showers and storms will keep us cooler, with a high temperature near 70 degrees and southeasterly winds blowing between 5 and 15 mph.
Traffic lights change at Gore intersection, operating as two-way stop
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has changed a traffic signal at the intersection of Northwest 4th street and West Gore Boulevard. The light is now operating in flash mode with traffic on Gore receiving yellow flashing lights and traffic on 4th street receiving red flashing lights. This...
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