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As investors pay top-dollar for land, farmers are often priced out
As Jess Bray pulled up to a 21-acre farm nestled in an eastern Oklahoma valley, she instantly got a warm feeling. “This is the place,” she thought. After attempting to buy two other properties before being outbid by cash buyers, Bray and her husband Jon began to wonder whether their dream of owning and operating their own farm would become a reality.
Heat Index Values Close to 115 Possible for Oklahoma
Excessive heat will return to Oklahoma this week. The state enjoyed 11 days of below average temperatures, but the oppressive Oklahoma summer heat will return. Heat indices are expected between 105 and 115 with daytime highs over 100. Oklahomans know all too well that August can be one of the...
Darien’s Voice Foundation hosts meeting to inform special needs parents of resources available
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A support group meeting for the parents and guardians of children with special needs was held in Lawton on Monday, July 29. The meeting was held in the Lawton Public Library and was hosted by the Darien’s Voice Foundation. The group aims to give children...
Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church gears up for Friday Back to School Fair
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church is gearing up to host their annual Back to School Fair. The fair will feature food, fun and drinks in addition to school supplies like backpacks. The event will also have a medical team available to give physicals to student...
Tulsa Hematologist Only Oklahoman To Receive Cancer Treatment Award
A Tulsa hematologist is the only doctor in the state to have been selected for a prestigious award in the cancer world. Dr. Caleb Scheckel works at Ok Cancer Specialists and Research Institute and he has been to receive this year’s esteemed 40 Under 40 in Cancer award. Dr. Scheckel took a few minutes to speak to News On 6 about this honor and the work being done in Oklahoma to diagnose and treat cancer.
Lawton nonprofits say upcoming anti-camping ordinance will add more strain on scarce resources
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Officials with nonprofits like United Way and Family Promise said an anti-camping ordinance could send organizations like theirs over the edge. “Unfortunately in Lawton, all of the non-profit services are always on the brink of not having enough. We need the same kind of funding a regular business would need,” said Sarah Svec, the Executive Director of Family Promise. “We do not have enough low-income housing. We do not have enough funding to help prevent people from becoming homeless.”
Today’s a copy and paste forecast from yesterday | 7/30AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Happy Tuesday! We’re seeing temperatures this morning on either side of 80° as you’re heading out the door. Skies are mostly clear and will stay mostly sunny all day long. Similar to yesterday we’ll see highs for almost all locations today in the triple digits. Factor in humidity and we’ll be feeling hotter with heat indices up to 110°. A warm breeze with south to southwesterly winds at 10 to 20mph. Anticipated wind gusts in the low 20s.
ACLU, other groups support OU in lawsuit filed by white students alleging discrimination
Two nonprofit civil rights groups are supporting the University of Oklahoma’s request for dismissal of a federal lawsuit filed by three white OU students who claim the school denied them financial aid because of systemic discrimination that favors Black students. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the American Civil Liberties...
Mini Melba Cinema brings round-the-clock entertainment to downtown Guthrie
The Mini Melba Cinema, an outdoor movie screen in the heart of Historic Downtown Guthrie, has become a vibrant attraction for both residents and visitors, offering a unique blend of entertainment and local culture. The Mini Melba Cinema, an outdoor movie screen prominently located in Historic Downtown Guthrie, is captivating...
Edmond Man Arrested, Accused Of String Of Cybercrimes: Police Say Multiple Women Lived 'In Fear'
An Edmond man was arrested and is accused of a string of cybercrimes, and sending explicit pictures to multiple women. Edmond Police say one of their own officers helped to widen the scope of the investigation. The investigation began in 2022 when an Edmond Police officer began receiving explicit photos...
Lawton Public Schools and Cameron University to host concurrent enrollment event
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Public Schools and Cameron University are hosting a concurrent enrollment event so students can easily sign up for classes this fall. If your child is interested in getting a head start on college, that will be happening between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 30.
Deer Creek and Oak Cliff first responders say millage increase is needed to keep up with growth
DEER CREEK, Okla. — First responders in a fast-growing part of the Oklahoma City area said they need more money to keep residents safe. Deer Creek and Oak Cliff have a millage increase on the ballot next month, giving voters the opportunity to approve or deny the proposition on Aug. 7. Without funding, first responders said they won't be able to keep up with the growth.
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