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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...
Boys and Girls Club preparing for annual Summer Program
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Salvation Army’s Boys and Girls Club is starting its Summer Program on May 28. The program involves field trips to different places around Oklahoma and a reading lab for the younger children. It’s been going on for 60 years, and the program is a...
Fort Sill to hold first concert of free Sounds of Summer series
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - The MWR on Fort Sill is hosting this year’s Summer Concert Series at the Patriot Club Amphitheater, with the first show slated for Saturday. The first concert will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. with Karli James and opening act, Gracie Yates.
Cooler conditions with additional showers/storms Thursday | 5/16AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s a loud start to this Thursday morning! We’re seeing widespread showers and thunderstorms with lots of lightning. The rain gear will be needed walking out the door. Temperatures are in the low 60s NW to the low 70s SE. By the afternoon highs will only warm into the mid 70s (about 15 degree cooler compared to the near 90 degrees many saw yesterday).
LPS Summer Feeding Program hopes to feed children across multiple Lawton locations
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Public Schools will have 11 different sites set where families can pick up breakfast or lunch for their children as part of their summer feeding program. The summer program will have locations all throughout the city in hopes to provide as many children with free...
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...
‘Bridges Out of Poverty’ training session opens eyes about reality of living in poverty
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City Hall hosted a “Bridges Out of Poverty” community training session, led by speaker Victoria Cleveland, who is the health equity specialist for Jackson County Health Department for District Five. The session consisted of a diverse group who attended the training session with...
Cyril man on drugs leads deputies on chase with child in vehicle, authorities say
CADDO CO., Okla. (KSWO) - One man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he was under the influence of drugs, eluding officers. 57-year-old Edward Jay Redden faces four charges including driving under the influence of drugs and driving left of center on a four-lane roadway. A deputy with the...
City of Walters hires new city manager
WALTERS, Okla. (KSWO) -The City of Walters has announced a new City Manager. Matt LaFee was hired on May 8, during a special City Council Meeting. He will officially begin working in the position on June 3. LaFee has considerable experience with local city governments, and was involved in the...
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...
Sterling VFD hosts BBQ dinner to raise funds for new station
STERLING, Okla. (KSWO) - The Sterling Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a BBQ Dinner Fundraiser to help fund a new, updated station. The event will start with BBQ being served starting at 11 a.m. Tickets are $20 to be entered into a raffle with first place winning a Massimo T-Boss...
LPD to offer free motorcycle safety course for new and experienced riders
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Spring is here and that means more and more people will be riding their motorcycles. If you’re a new rider or you want a refresher, the Lawton Police Department is holding a free motorcycle safety course on June 1. The department does require some things...
Marlow man allegedly swung on Duncan hospital’s staff, punches nurse
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Marlow faces multiple felony counts of allegedly assaulting medical care providers at Duncan Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 14. Jimmy Dean Sutton Jr. is accused of assaulting a nurse and three hospital security guards. Sutton allegedly swung on several staff members, and dug...
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...
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,...
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...
‘It brings a smile to my face’: Mother celebrates Noah Presgrove’s 20th birthday with balloon release
COMANCHE, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche teen Noah Presgrove was 19 when he was found dead along Highway 81 in Jefferson County back in September 2023. He would have turned 20 on May 14. While his mother, Kasey Elliot, would have rather been spending time with her son, she’s come up...
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