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‘You have to be limited in what you want’: Community reacts to elimination of state grocery tax
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - House Bill 1955 was signed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt in February, eliminating the 4.5% state tax on groceries. Community members voiced their thoughts on how it will affect their shopping. “Not really that much,” said Larry Holland. “Because I go to the dollar stores to...
Multiple dead fish in Liberty Lake, city officials respond
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Citizens in Lawton have said they’re concerned after multiple instances of dead fish were found floating in Liberty Lake. While the sight and smell of this may be concerning, city and wildlife conservation officials said this is a natural occurrence -- especially in shallow water.
Win Free School Supplies and Other Cool Prizes During Pick-A-Pack
Townsquare Media Lawton and Southwest GMC, Buick & Honda of Lawton will be giving away FREE school supplies in backpacks, plus other cool prizes, during Pick-A-Pack!. Local radio stations KLAW 101, Z94, 107.3 PopCrush and Southwest GMC, Buick & Honda of Lawton will giveaway 20 backpacks filled with school supplies, plus other cool prizes.
Parks Jones Realtors: 1,542 homes sold in last 12 months
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - We have this week’s Real Estate Market Numbers, courtesy of Parks Jones Realtors. According to Parks Jones, there are 385 homes currently listed for sale in Lawton with an average asking price of just under $235,000. They’ve also been on the market for an average...
LPS Superintendent speaks on induction into Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Hime is set to be inducted into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame. The hall is meant to honor educators whose careers have significantly impacted education in Oklahoma. We had a chance to speak to Hime Monday morning, where he expressed...
Oklahoma: Comanche Nation Casino reintroduces blackjack
Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton, Oklahoma, this week announced it’s reintroducing blackjack due to requests from patrons. “We listen to our guests and they have spoken,” said Comanche Nation Casino General Manager Shandi Tahhahwah in a statement. “The return of blackjack has been among our most requested new offerings. It is not only a fast-paced and thrilling game, but also gives guests the chance to go head-to-head and have fun playing with their friends.”
Win Tickets to Super Fight Night in Lawton, Oklahoma
Super Fight Night is coming back to Lawton, Oklahoma, and we're giving away tickets! Super Fight Night will take place Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Great Plains Coliseum. The event will feature pro MMA, amateur MMA and, for the first time, bare knuckle pro boxing. In total, there will be 25 "jaw-breaking" fights.
Shopping carts ‘an after-effect’ of homelessness in Lawton
LAWTON – Abandoned shopping carts were discussed at length recently during the first meeting of the Homeless Action Committee, because the carts are “an after-effect of homelessness,” City Councilman Kelly Harris said. Harris mentioned a location in his Ward 2 where 18 shopping carts were parked in...
Goal of rehabbing 40 Lawton streets by Thanksgiving achievable
LAWTON – Contractors are well on the way to meeting the mayor’s goal of rehabilitating 40 streets by Thanksgiving. “I fully expect us to meet that deadline,” Councilman George Gill, chairman of the city’s Streets, Roads and Bridges Committee, said recently. The first 10 streets...
Community Conversations: July events at the Lawton Public Library
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Public Library has tons of events coming up, Community Engagement Librarian Tanya Organ joined 7News anchor Haley Wilson to discuss them. Organ said that they’re half-way through the Summer Reading program which runs until July 31, and you still have a chance to participate by registering here.
Senators say they weren't involved in prison contract negotiations despite DOC claim
Although Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe told members of the corrections board last week that several state lawmakers were part of the team that helped negotiate a new contract with the GEO Group, at least two of those lawmakers said they had no knowledge of any meetings and were not involved in any negotiations with the GEO Group. ...
Triple digits for the short term with cooler temperatures expected after the 4th | 7/2AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Happy Tuesday! Heading out the door this morning temperatures are in the upper 70s to low 80s under clear skies. Mostly sunny skies on tap all day long with highs soaring yet again into the triple digits. Heat indices will reach up to 110° for all locations today so another heat advisory remains in place from 12-9 tonight. Southwest winds at 10 to 20mph with gusts near 30mph.
Officials react to ODOC extending GEO’s contract, phasing out private prisons
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Correctional Facility has been on 7News’ radar for years as we covered incidents of inmate violence, contraband, and “group disturbances”. When GEO sent a letter of discontinuation to the state after 26 years, it raised a lot of questions on the...
Elgin brewery hosts free VA claims assistance every month on first Tuesday
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Rising Eagle Brewery in Elgin is hosting a free Veterans Affairs (VA) claims and benefits assistance night for veterans on Tuesday. Specifically, the brewery is hosting this event every first Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. The brewery says whether a veteran needs help with...
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