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Isolated storms tonight, higher chances for severe weather tomorrow night | 4/30 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! Tonight, we will see isolated storms develop in the early evening hours. These storms will have the capability to produce low-end severe weather with the primary hazards being up to quarter-sized hail and up to 60 mph winds. The environment is not favorable for these storms to be long-lasting, so any storms that develop should quickly weaken as we head toward the overnight hours. Most of Texoma will miss out on the storm activity since they will be isolated, but it is still worth keeping an eye on the radar.
Medwatch: Reducing opioid overdoses in Oklahoma amid growing crises
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - According to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, seven years ago Oklahoma suffered around 50 fentanyl-related deaths. Within the first five months of 2023, 317 fentanyl deaths were recorded, and the exact number is still being calculated. Fentanyl seeping into communities seems to not be slowing down....
National Day of Prayer events abound in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Tomorrow, May 2, marks the National Day of Prayer, and there are plenty of events in Lawton to help you celebrate. It begins with breakfast and worship at 7:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church. Then from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., there will be sites to pray for the nation throughout the city.
Jury seated in trial of Lawton man accused of hitting Door Dash driver with stick
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The jury has been seated in the trial of Jared Harvey, a Lawton man accused of assaulting a Door Dash driver last May. Harvey faces two charges, including assault and battery, and possession of meth. Court documents allege Harvey hit the delivery driver with a stick...
Cameron University postpones commencement due to weather
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Cameron University has postponed its commencement ceremony due to the potential of rain and severe weather. According to a press release from the university, the 2024 commencement ceremony will now take place on Saturday, May 4 in the Aggie Gymnasium at 10 a.m. and noon. Cameron...
National Weather Service investigates storm damage to determine tornado rating
DEVOL, Okla. (KSWO) - The National Weather Service has been busy investigating the storms that took place across Oklahoma over the weekend. The tornado that touched down in Cotton County near Devol has been given an EF-1 rating. Crews from the National Weather Service use radar to approximate where damage...
City of Lawton begins construction at Gray Warr Park
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Gray Warr park in Lawton is under construction as part of phase one of the Parks and Recreation Department city parks upgrades. The goal is to enhance a majority of parks with the latest equipment. In Gray Warr’s case, the old park will be deconstructed and...
MIGHT Center celebrates hard working teens at prayer dinner
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The MIGHT Center celebrated another year and honored their hard working teens with their achievers prayer dinner. MIGHT is a faith based, non profit organization that offers programs for both children and adults, including after school care. It featured Albert Johnson Jr, the VP For University...
Comanche Nation Elections: Chairman Candidate, Forest Tahdooahnippah
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Comanche Nation is set to hold this year’s general election with a few important positions up for grabs. One of those positions includes the one who will lead the Comanche Nation, the Chairman. 7News is sitting down with the candidates including today’s guest Forest...
Defense rests on day 6 in Marlow murder trial
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - April 30 was day six of the ongoing trial of Karen Pritchard, who’s accused of murdering 31-year old Ashley Anderson. Anderson who was said to be an employee for Pritchard. The defense rested its case on day six, and a verdict could come as soon as May 1.
UPDATE: Officials release identity of man charged for killing Velma man
VELMA, Okla. (KSWO) - The Stephens County Sheriff’s Department released the name of the man arrested for the death of a Velma man. Officials say Charlus Terry Bishop is facing a murder charge for killing Terry Keith Sutton. Sutton was found dead with a gunshot wound in his vehicle...
Lawton celebrating Armed Forces Day with parade
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce and City of Lawton are celebrating Armed Forces Day with their parade this month. The two entities are calling this May 18 event the largest Armed Forces Day Parade in the nation. The parade will start at 10...
VFW Post 1193 celebrates 90th anniversary
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - VFW Post 1193 is celebrating 90 years of service this week!. The Post has served the Lawton-Fort Sill community and multiple veterans over the years. Victoria Lewis, the commander at Post 1193 says that they have a full weekend planned ahead to celebrate the milestone. “Today,...
Storm damage cleanups underway in parts of Southwest Oklahoma
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Cleanup efforts are underway in parts of Southwest Oklahoma after the deadly storms wreaked havoc across the area. The National Weather Service confirms that at least 25 tornadoes touched down over the weekend, rating as an EF-3 or higher. The National Weather Service office of Norman reported 62 tornado warnings on Saturday, a new record for warnings they issued in a single day.
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