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One Person Killed in Overnight Shooting in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -Police are continuing to investigate the scene of a homicide at the Bellaire apartments on Bishop road Wednesday morning. According to a press release, LPD responded to a call around 9:30 Tuesday night at the 600 block of Southwest Bishop road. When officers arrived on scene, they...
Former Boone-Apache School teacher accused of relationship with underage student, faces 2 felonies
APACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - A former teacher with the Boone-Apache School District faces two felony counts, following an alleged inappropriate relationship between him and an underage student. 52-year-old Myles Stephenson Jr. of Anadarko is charged with lewd acts to a child under 16, and enticing a child under 16 into...
Snyder man kisses minor without permission at gas station, authorities say
SNYDER, Okla. (KSWO) - A Snyder man is accused of attempted sexual battery for an interaction with a minor at a gas station last week. 62-year-old Charles Hardgrave faces the single felony count, which carries a maximum punishment of up to five years in prison. Hardgrave is accused of trying...
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.
City of Lawton officials speak on plan to rectify DEQ Notice of Violation
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - City of Lawton officials are speaking on actions being taken after 7News reported about the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issuing a notice of violation to the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Rusty Whisenhunt, the public works director, said issues with the plant have been escalating...
Fort Cobb woman allegedly robs woman and assaults police officer
CADDO CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A woman from Fort Cobb faces several life sentences after she allegedly robbed a woman and assaulted an Anadarko police officer. Ellen Twohatchet is charged with four crimes in total, including second-degree robbery, assault on an officer, malicious injury to property and public intoxication. Court...
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...
Units across country compete during “Best Red Leg Competition” at Fort Sill
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - “The Sound of Freedom.”. That’s how Lawtonians describe the sounds of artillery firing at Fort Sill. They’ll hear even more of next month as Fort Sill prepares to host the first-of-its-kind “Best Red Leg Competition.”. “Over that weekend is when the predominance...
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.
MacArthur JROTC honored at city council meeting after state championship
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The MacArthur High School JROTC won their third consecutive state championship this year and they were recognized at Tuesday’s Lawton City Council meeting. The entire JROTC received certificates recognizing their win. Major Craig Redfearn the JROTC instructor for Macarthur High School says he’s proud of...
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.
Community Conversations: National Day of Prayer is coming up
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Crystal Hall joined 7News anchor Haley Wilson to discuss the National Day of Prayer happening on May 2. The National Day of Prayer is a day for everyone to gather and pray for the nation, our city and our family. Hall said the event would begin...
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