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DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The former secretary of a church in Duncan is facing an embezzlement charge for allegedly stealing money from the congregation. According to court documents, Disa Schornick is the ex-wife of the former pastor at New Beginnings Family Worship Center and worked as the secretary while he was employed at the church. During that time she had at least partial control over the finances for the church.

Former Duncan church secretary charged with embezzlement

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FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - 7News spoke with Virginia Aid, the community relations liaison for Fort Sill, about their upcoming ribbon cutting, a newcomer’s spouse orientation, and the return of bass tournaments at LETRA. At 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, at 2869 Craig Road on Fort Sill, a...

Wednesdays with Fort Sill: Parent Support Playground ribbon cutting

DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Road work on part of Highway 81 in Duncan continues. Officials with the City of Duncan say the left lane of the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 81 between Beech Ave and Timbercreek Drive are closed for maintenance. The lane closures are expected to continue...

Portion of Hwy 81 in Duncan closed for maintenance

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A man convicted of a 2020 stabbing has been sentenced. In January, Alex Dill pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the death of Charlene Thomas. According to court documents, in December of 2020, Dill stabbed and killed Thomas before attacking two paramedics. He’s been sentenced...

Man sentenced in 2020 stabbing death

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton took time to recognize First Alert Chief Meteorologist Lexie Walker during Tuesday’s council meeting. Lexie was presented with a Mayoral Citation to celebrate Women’s History Month and her being the only female Chief Meteorologist based in Oklahoma. Thank you Lexie...

Lexie Walker recognized during Lawton city council meeting

Marlow, OK

MARLOW, Okla. (KSWO) - Stephens County Sheriff Wayne McKinney has released more details in a weekend shooting which left one dead and one in the hospital. According to McKinney, Dylan Crawford, 19, of Rush Springs was with Cody Dennington, 34, of Marlow when the two got into an argument of some kind.

UPDATE: Details of weekend Marlow shooting released by sheriff

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Effective immediately, Lawton City Councilman Sean Fortenbaugh is resigning from his seat overseeing Ward 6. In his resignation letter to city council, he said the sudden departure is due to a serious health condition. “I owe the citizens of Lawton 100% effort, and I am unable...

BREAKING: Lawton City Councilmen suddenly resigns

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton wants to recognize Comanche County’s “Woman of the Year” and is looking for applicants. The Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women is taking applications until April 28. They say the goal is to publicly recognize special women...

Lawton commission looking for applicants to celebrate ‘Woman of the Year’

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Two Southwest Oklahoma groups were part of a list of 39 which received grants from the Oklahoma Historical Society. The Lawton Public Library and the Stephens County Historical Society received part of the $575,000 which was given out this past year. “These grant funds continue to...

Two local groups join 37 others to get money from Okla. Historical Society

Altus, OK

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma visited the Oklahoma State Capitol, where they met local legislators and explored the 2023 AERO Oklahoma Aviation, Aerospace and Defense Awareness expo, March 22, 2023. The AERO Oklahoma expo is an annual event...

AAFB Airmen attend AERO OK at state capitol

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Heritage Association is holding a volunteer meet-and-greet event to discuss their need for docents this weekend. 7News spoke with Abby DeBaca, a Lawton Heritage Association Board of Directors member, about the event and what community members can expect. The event will occur from 10...

Lawton Heritage Association seeking docents

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A home is a total loss after it caught fire in Lawton early this morning. Lawton Fire officials say they were called to the home in the 1200 block of Andrews just after 5 a.m. They say when crews arrived it was fully involved so, they...

Early morning fire leaves Lawton residence pile of charred debris

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Here at KSWO one of the things we care about most is how we impact the community. We’ve had a lot of staff go on to take leadership roles around the area and continue working with the station as they do so. Sarae Ticeahkie has done that through her work as Public Relations Officer for Comanche Nation.

Former KSWO reporter continues sharing Native American stories

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - While we’ve shared a lot of familiar faces for our 70th anniversary there are several people who have stayed within the community, continuing to give back and work closely with the station. Keith Pannell and Marie Pihulic were two of those people. Both made their...

KSWO highlights former reporters and current Ft. Sill liaisons

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton business went above and beyond after one of their customers forgot to pick up her order. Their kindness and the power of social media reunited the woman with her son’s JROTC uniform. Ashley Nuckolls said she couldn’t be more appreciative of all the...

Lawton dry cleaners goes above and beyond for customer

Anadarko, OK

ANADARKO, Okla. (KSWO) - A Mountain View man was sent to the hospital after his car rolled over following a wreck near Anadarko. According to OHP, William Shepherd lost control of his vehicle on a county road near Anadarko on Sunday, leaving the roadway and rolling over. Troopers say Shepherd...

Mountain View man sent to hospital after rollover wreck

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A World War II vet from Rocky, Oklahoma, who took his oath at Fort Sill, passed away on Tuesday at the Oklahoma City VA Center. 97-year-old Lt. Jim London lived an incredible life including landing on Omaha Beach in Normandy, earning the title as one of the “Iron Men of Metz” and fighting in the Battle of the Bulge alongside General George S. Patton.

OKC VA releases tribute to WWII vet who joined the Army at Fort Sill

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Wednesday is National Vietnam Veterans Day and a special event was held to honor those who served in the Vietnam War. The commemoration was held at the Lawton Farmers Market, and was put together by the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache organization and the Vietnam Veterans of America. Every Vietnam...

Vietnam Vets recognized by two local groups

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The 98th annual Prince of Peace Easter pageant, at the Holy City of the Wichitas, is April 1st and 8th. Paul Frabel, the Holy City board president, joined us to tell us more about the upcoming Easter Pageant.

Holy City prepares for 98th annual Easter Pageant

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - State Superintendent of Education Ryan Walters was in Lawton visiting Trinity Christian Academy Tuesday morning. Aside from getting teacher feedback, he’s been working to pass a school choice plan which would allow a parent to use vouchers as payment at a private, charter, or even home school.

State Superintendent visits Lawton school

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Salvation Army of Lawton says the need for help has increased so much, they are concerned their food pantries will soon be depleted. Officials with the Salvation Army are asking the public to help make sure that doesn’t happen. They say from December of...

Salvation Army of Lawton worried pantries will soon be depleted

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton is expected to get a new store in 2023. Officials say a full-sized Sephora will be added to the Kohl’s store downtown. The full-sized Sephora will be 2,500 square foot, and mimics the look and feel of a freestanding Sephora. Customers will be able...

New store expected to come to Lawton area

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - In collaboration with Duncan Regional Hospital, the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation, and Exploring Healthcare Career Opportunities, Cameron University held a Prepared for Success career-ready conference. It took place Wednesday morning at Cameron’s Duncan campus and was focused on teaching junior and senior high school students...

Career readiness conference held in Duncan

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Lawsuit filed over structural issues at airport facility

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Court documents are detailing allegations of neglect during a construction project that the Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport claims led to structural...

Lawsuit filed over structural issues at airport facility

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