Lawton, OK

Oklahoma State

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As KSWO continues to celebrate 70 years on the air, we have reached out to many former on-air talent members to hear from them. On Thursday, one of them reached out to us. KTUL Chief Meteorologist Dan Threlkeld began his career with us, like so many...

70th ANNIVERSARY: Dan Threlkeld sends message to KSWO

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton chapter of the Order of the Purple Heart donated checks to six different charities on Thursday morning. The ceremony took place at the Veterans Center off of Flower Mound Road in Lawton. Representatives from the Lawton Food Bank, Ft Sill USO, DAV Chapter 56,...

Order of the Purple Heart donates money to several charitable organizations

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has taken a major step towards the demolition of the old Lawton Police Station. A contract has been awarded to K&M Dirt Services to demolish the building on 4th street. Crews are expected to begin preparing the building for the demolition on...

City of Lawton preparing to demolish old police station

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) - 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) - 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) - 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’

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) - 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

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’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

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

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

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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) - Emergency crews were called to the Lawton Correctional Facility for reports of an unresponsive inmate around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Our 7News photographer on the scene reported seeing an ambulance leaving the scene with one patient. We have reached out to GEO Group for information on what happened but have not yet heard back.

Ambulance transports patient from LCF

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) - 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

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) - 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

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

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

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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Lawton antique store closing soon

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...

Lawton antique store closing soon

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