One person killed in overnight shooting in LawtonKSWO13 HOURS AGO
UPDATE: Person killed in Tuesday night Lawton shooting identifiedkswo.com15 HOURS AGO
Man murdered girlfriend's relative with brick before dumping remains in wildlife refuge: FedsLaw & Crime4 HOURS AGO
Lawton City Council cuts seven hour meeting shortKSWO1 DAY AGO
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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.
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...
UPDATE: Person killed in Tuesday night Lawton shooting identified
UPDATE (8:25 a.m.): The Lawton Police Department released the name of the victim in the deadly overnight shooting. When police arrived to the apartments named below, they found Donovan Moncree with multiple gunshot wounds. Moncree was pronounced dead at the scene. You can count on your 7News team to continue...
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.
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...
Temple man accused of running fake hunts, scamming 12 people out of money
TEMPLE, Okla. (KSWO) - A Temple man is accused of running a fraud scheme over Facebook, taking money for at least 12 people for turkey and hog hunts, with the events never happening. Troy LeFlore faces six charges of felony computer fraud and unlawful use of a computer system. 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...
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 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...
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...
Jury selection starts in Marlow murder trial including over 130 counts of animal cruelty
STEPHENS CO., Okla. (KSWO) - The process of jury selection started April 22 in the 2021 murder and animal cruelty trial against 52-year-old Karen Jean Pritchard. The Marlow woman is accused of killing 31-year-old Ashley Anderson and faces several charges of animal cruelty. The prosecution and defense spent the afternoon...
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.
Lawton Fire Chief elected as Third Vice President of Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Board
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Fire Department’s Chief Jared Williams was elected as the third Vice President of the Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Board. The Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Board is composed of five members, with each being elected by the membership of the Board. Each of the five members serve one-year terms. The board’s goal is to watch out for the interests of Fire Chiefs from across the state by way of many different avenues including legislative outreach.
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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