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How A Fake Amazon Delivery Van Helped Oklahoma Investigators Bust Illegal Marijuana Farm
A traffic stop helped Oklahoma investigators track down an illegal marijuana farm. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics linked a fake Amazon van in Missouri to Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Capitol provides a space for change to take place on the law books. Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Spokesperson Mark Woodward spent his time at the Capitol on Tuesday advocating for legislation to combat illegal marijuana operations.
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...
City of Lawton Finance Director resigns, search underway to fill role
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has announced the resignation of Finance Director Joe Don Dunham. In a statement sent to 7News, city officials say that Dunham tenured his resignation back on March 28. The city also stated that a search to fill the vacancy is currently underway...
Grant would ease need for mental health services
When Ty Pool was hired as vice president of Physician Services & Clinics at Grady Memorial Hospital in July 2021, one of the things physicians consistently asked for was more and better access to mental health care for their patients. If the hospital and Five Oaks Family Medical Clinic are...
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,...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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