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Manitou man accused of 1st degree murder in Frederick shooting death has preliminary hearing
FREDERICK, Okla. (KSWO) - The man accused of shooting and killing a man in Frederick last year had one of his first days in court May 16. Michael Lee Lorah of Manitou is accused of first degree murder in the October 2023 death of Jake Omar Zuniga at a home off 19th Street in Frederick.
Alleged unfinished Altus construction job lands Mangum man felony charge
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - A Mangum man faces charges for allegedly not doing the construction work he was paid to do. Cristopher Dreyer is charged with one felony count of home repair fraud. According to court documents, Dreyer was paid more than $12,000 last July for a job in Altus.
Rains’ Delozier earns 400th career win
COMMERCE, Texas (KLTV) - Rains head softball coach Scott Delozier earned his 400th career win on Wednesday night when the Rains Lady Cats defeated the Mount Vernon Tigers 17-2 in game one of the regional semifinal series. Rains got on the board in the first inning following a two-run double...
Altus woman accused of pointing gun at woman with Alzheimer’s
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - An Altus woman is accused of pointing a pistol at a woman with Alzheimer’s. Sallie Hughes faces a felony charge of pointing a firearm, and threatening to perform an act of violence. Witnesses told Altus Police the crime happened in late April over a heated...
Duke lands commitment from Rice DB transfer Tre'Shon Devones
Duke Football continues its methodical roster reload during transfer portal season, as the Blue Devils added a veteran piece on Wednesday in former Rice Defensive Back Tre'Shon Devones. The 6'0", 187 pound fourth year junior departed from Rice after an illustrious career that included placement on the Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll for all three of his non-redshirt seasons. This past season, he registered 37 tackles (30 solo), 10 pass breakups, and two interceptions. Devones was the highest rated Owls defensive starter by PFF (77.1) and also led the defensive backs with a 79.8 coverage grade.
Pennsylvania man leads Altus Police on chase, ends up in backyard
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - Altus Police pulled over a man from Pennsylvania this week, and now he’s charged with eluding police and driving without a valid driver’s license. Joselito Gomez of Reading now faces five charges, one of which is a felony. Altus Police say they clocked him...
TDD Podcast: Episode 243 - Sion James Deep Dive (with Isaac Popper)
Duke Basketball has seemingly wrapped up its offseason in the NCAA Transfer Portal with regard to rotation level players with the commitment of former Tulane shooting guard Sion James earlier this month. Adding the 6-foot-6, 215 pound James gives the Blue Devils an athletic guard who can score from all...
Great Plains Technology Center instructor makes multiple racist remarks in hour-long recording
TILLMAN CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A nearly hour long recording leaked to social media has a Frederick Great Plains Technology Center instructor under investigation for what he said during the recording. In a series of videos posted on YouTube people can hear a conversation between who we are told are...
Vernon kicks off first day of Santa Rosa Roundup
VERNON, Texas (KAUZ) - The City of Vernon kicked off the Santa Rosa Round-Up today, with of course, a parade. Vernon residents flooded the streets hoping to get a closer look at the festivities. We caught up with a community member who said the celebration of the Santa Rosa round...
Hometown Pride Tour: Vernon Local Businesses
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Our Hometown Pride Tour in Vernon is coming to an end this year as we take a look at how local businesses impact the city’s economy. We spoke with business owners who shared how important it is to keep local dollars in the community.
Man allegedly leads deputies on car chase, tells officials he was going through some things
JACKSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Duke is facing years behind bars after he’s charged with eluding Jackson County Deputies while allegedly being drunk behind the wheel. Jeremy Bearden is charged with four crimes, including eluding police, DUI, driving without a valid driver’s license, and unsafe lane use.
Altus man found with over 100 grams of meth and 1,033 fentanyl pills, authorities say
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Altus is facing up to life in prison after he’s accused of trafficking over a hundred grams of both fentanyl and methamphetamine near Altus Junior High. Jeremiah Vasquez is charged with felony aggravated trafficking within 2,000 feet of a school, plus felony...
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