First Alert Forecast- Wet December week ahead

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good morning Texoma! We have had a crazy week of weather, but this weekend the weather will be great. Out the door this morning there may be some patches of fog, specifically in our southeastern most counties. The fog should lift in the late morning and partly cloudy skies will be across the area. Temperatures will peak in the low 60s.

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Members of the community really dove into the first weekend of February at the annual Medicine Park Park Tavern Polar plunge. The 25th annual plunge took place Saturday afternoon. Dozens of people were there to take part. The event is something the Medicine Park community holds each year in order to bring people together from all over, and has become something many particpants are proud to be apart of.

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -The Lawton RV and Boat show is back in Lawton this weekend and there’s something for everyone who loves life outdoors. There are all kinds of boats taking over the Comanche county fairgrounds, whether you’re looking for a speed boat or a jet ski, you can find it all there.

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Antiques by Helen has been a part of Lawton for over 40 years but now it’s time to say goodbye. The store is filled with antiques from the late 19th to early 20th century. Store owner Helen Jones said antiques have always been a part...

FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill said the reopening of the Bentley Gate on Sheridan Road will reopen Sunday, February 5th, at 7 p.m. Officials said the gate is now equipped with the Automated Vehicle Barrier System which will help prevent unauthorized access to Fort Sill. They also said...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Community members gathered in Rush springs Saturday night for another candlelight vigil in honor of Athena Brownfield. Pastor David Hale gave a message to the crowd. There were also words and performances from members of the community. A tree was planted in memory of the four...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Many people are experiencing the impact of high natural gas prices. Sheryl Gregory is the executive director for the Great Plains Improvement Foundation, who provides utility bill assistance, but she has also lived in Lawton for over 20 years. Gregory said in that time she has...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s Furry Friend Friday, so 7News visited with Roy Rodrick, the Lawton Animal Welfare Superintendent, to visit this week’s adoptable pet. Rodrick introduced the 7News team to Patches, a 2-year-old Welsh Corgi mix, which was released to Lawton Animal Welfare when her owner passed away. She will be available for adoption beginning Saturday, February 4.

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - 5 local kids are participating in this weekend’s Polar Plunge, to raise money to build a habit for Ky the Fox at the Medicine Park Zoo and Aquarium. Construction is underway at the Medicine Park Zoo and Aquarium for a new enclosure for Ky, their resident grey fox, but they admit they could use a helping hand after funding fell short. That’s why a group of kids is diving in head first, to get this fox a home.

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The friends and family of a man found dead on New Year’s Eve celebrated his life Saturday night with a vigil in Walters. Shane Chockpoyah was found dead in a Lawton neighborhood on New Years Eve, it was confirmed that he was murdered. The vigil...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A 25 year veteran of the Lawton Police Department is heading into retirement. Louie Pohawpatchoko rang the bell outside the Department Friday, twice, as per tradition. Pohawpatchoko was surrounded by his friends and family for the occasion. As for what awaits him in retirement... he says...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Officials with the Lawton Correctional Facility have confirmed an incident took place this week, resulting in multiple inmates needing outside medical attention. They say five inmates were treated off-site after an altercation between two groups of inmates broke out. Three are currently in stable condition and...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Foxes and Spider Monkeys. Those are just two of the exotic animals that a class at MacArthur High School got to up close and personal with Friday. The Snider Family Exotic Farm stopped by to meet with zoology students. Students also observed a Fisher Cat, and...

FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - The soldiers of 1st Battalion 19th Field Artillery gathered as a unit one last time, as the 1-19th was officially deactivated. The Deactivation Ceremony took place on post at the Cache Creek Chapel on Friday afternoon. The 1-19 War Eagles have a long history, serving...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Republicans met at the Comanche County Fair Grounds Saturday for Precinct and County Conventions. Precinct and County officers were elected today. Each had the opportunity to present any rule changes in order to prepare for the state convention in May. According to party rules for the...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Marlow High School Alumni Corey Ahlfenger was recently presented with an award at the State Capitol. He received the Governor’s award for Outstanding Business on the House Floor after Oklahoma’s Workforce Development nominated him for his business, CBM Driving Academy, in Stephens County. The...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - People across the country are reacting to the violence displayed on body cam footage from the murder of Tyre Nichols. Lawton’s NAACP President said no one should have to experience this kind of treatment from those that should be protecting them. “Not any person should...