Lawton, OK

Cyril, OK

CYRIL, Okla. (KSWO) - Staff and students at Cyril Elementary celebrated a longtime teacher on Thursday. A surprise celebration was held for Becky Thompson, who is celebrating her 50th year of teaching. She started her storied career as a kindergarten teacher and speech therapist and is currently teaching 3rd grade.

Cyril teacher celebrates 50 years

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As we continue to celebrate our 70 years of being on air here at KSWO, there have been several employees who continue to work with us as community partners. One says she left part of herself with KSWO. Nicole Jolly was the station’s first medical reporter...

Former KSWO medical reporter continues to serve community as hospital marketing director

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As we highlight previous KSWO employees who have stayed within the community, it’s important to note that not all of them came from the news department. Teresa Abram started at KSWO in 1983, and worked in creative services for five years. Later she took her...

‘I’m part of the family’: former KSWO employee reflects on journey after station

Fort Sill, OK

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill families now have a new attraction for their younger children. The New Parents Support Program partnered with the Exceptional Family Member Program and held a ribbon cutting for their new playgroup building Thursday. Sam Atchley, a registered nurse with the New Parents Support Program,...

Fort Sill looks to support military families with new playgroup building

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

Georgia State

Duncan, OK

DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - A motivational speaker was in Duncan Thursday, reaching out to the community with a message of suicide prevention. Kevin Hines travels the nation to speak to various communities, aiming to reach people who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts. The event was sponsored by the Chickasaw...

Motivational speaker comes to Duncan to spread suicide prevention message

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s Furry Friend Friday, so as always, 7News visited with Roy Rodrick, the Lawton Animal Welfare Superintendent, to visit this week’s adoptable pet. Rodrick introduced the 7News team to a one-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix who was turned in as a stray. She will...

Furry Friend Friday: American Staffordshire Terrier Mix

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department has recruited two new K-9′s with the help of Lawton Crime Stoppers. “You’ll notice that I have a sticker on the side of the car that says, ‘Baby on board.’ She’s a Belgian Malinois, and her name is Baby, so as you guys see me driving around on the street, that way everybody knows who she is. She’s about 18 months,” said K-9 handler Sgt. Cameron Paterson.

LPD expands roster with two K-9s

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As we’re wrapping up Women’s History Month and our 70th anniversary coverage, we want to tell you about Lisa John. She was the first reporter/anchor at KSWO. Her sister, Ellen John, says she started in the 1970′s. Unfortunately, Lisa tragically passed away in...

70th Anniversary: Remembering KSWO’s first female reporter/anchor

Oklahoma State

Altus, OK

ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - An Altus man was recognized earlier this month for his dedication to the community and relationship with Altus Air Force Base. Dr. Joe Leverett received the Distinguished Public Service Award at Andrews Air Force Base on March 9. Leverett was appointed by the Secretary of the...

Altus civic leader gets Distinguished Public Service award from Air Force

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The time has finally come for us to unveil the Stormhunter!. We have been telling you for months it was coming and now it is finally here. On Friday, March 31, we will be doing an all day event with the Apache Casino Hotel from 11-7.

IT’S HERE! The STORMHUNTER will be unveiled Friday at the Apache Casino Hotel

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

Texas State

Wichita Falls, TX

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - WFISD Officials say all students are safe after someone tried to break into Scotland Park Elementary School Thursday morning. The Wichita Falls ISD Police Department says an adult man tried to enter the school at around 8:45 a.m. by shattering a window at the campus. Police say the double-paned windows helped keep the suspect on the outside of the school.

All students safe after incident at Scotland Park Elementary School

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - If you’re into videogames and want to have a chance at winning thousands of dollars, then you’ll want to head down to the Apache Casino Hotel. The casino is hosting an Esports tournament with over $10,000 dollars on the line. Participants are able to sign up and play games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, NBA 2K, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and Volorant.

Apache Casino Hotel hosts Esports tournament

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Thankfully overnight winds are going to be much lighter compared to what they were today. We’re looking at winds around 5 to 10mph overnight shifting to the north. Temperatures tomorrow morning will drop into the low to mid 40s for all locations. Saturday is going...

A great weekend ahead | 3/31PM

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Texas Rangers are confirmed to be investigating an 8-month-old that died on Wednesday, March 29. According to DPS Dan Buesing, the Texas Rangers are investigating and confirmed that the infant was transported to Olney Hamilton Hospital and was pronounced dead. An investigation is ongoing...

Texas Rangers confirm investigation on Olney infant death

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good afternoon Texoma!. This afternoon we have low chances for severe storms through the overnight period and into early Friday morning. The reason the chances are so low is due to the fact that there is a stable layer of air that is in place tonight, which will limit storm developments.

Warmer and windy conditions return

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Inaugural ‘Sweethearts Banquet’ coming to Cameron

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Union Baptist Church is partnering with Cameron University to host their inaugural Sweethearts Banquet. It’s taking place in the McCasland Ballroom, from...

Inaugural ‘Sweethearts Banquet’ coming to Cameron

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