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Fort Sill holds dual Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill held a dual Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony Tuesday morning, July 30, in front of McNair Hall. The Brigadier General Alric Francis is now the Commandant of the United States Army Field Artillery. Meanwhile, Colonel Glenn Henke, is now the Commandant of the United...
Comanche County Memorial Hospital names DAISY Award winner
LAWTON, Oklahoma (KAUZ) - For our Good News this week, Chauntae Eldridge has been given the DAISY Award by the Comanche County Memorial Hospital for her excellent service as a Charge Nurse in the CVCU. In a post on Facebook, the hospital praised Eldridge for her dedication, positive energy and...
Lawton's McMahon Auditorium to break ground on new project, celebrates city's birthday
LAWTON, OKLA (KOKH) — The McMahon Memorial Auditorium in Lawton, Oklahoma, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the 2019 CIP project. Mayor Stan Booker, a representative from the McMahon Memorial Auditorium Authority and a representative from Guernsey are to be guest speakers. After the groundbreaking ceremony, the city of...
City of Lawton to celebrate 123rd birthday
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - While the City of Lawton’s 123rd birthday is on Aug. 6, the city will start celebrating a couple of days early at the McMahon Memorial Auditorium. The oldest Lawtonian, Dr. Bill Jolly, will be cutting the city’s birthday cake and that will be followed by a performance of “Mattie Beal: The Story, The Courtship.”
Fisher59 expansion coming to Lawton location, bringing more jobs in the process
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Beverage distribution company Fisher59 based out of Denton, Texas is investing over $16 million into their Lawton location for a new 110,000 square-foot warehouse. President of the Lawton Economic Development Corporation Brad Cooksey expressed his gratitude to Fisher59 for choosing Lawton as the location for the...
Prominent Lawton homeless shelters look to improve conditions amid scarce resources
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Due to an extensive amount of repairs, the Salvation Army will put a pause on their homeless shelter which could cause more strain on both the homeless and the other shelters trying to serve them. The doors will shut on Saturday, Aug. 3. “There’s a lot...
Feels like temps up to 110° for all locations today | 7/31AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Upper 70s to low 80s heading out the door this morning! Afternoon temperatures will range from 100-104 degrees. Feels like temperatures will be up to 110° for all locations with a heat advisory in effect from 12-9 tonight. Skies will stay mostly sunny with some clouds later this afternoon.
Duke community helps celebrate woman’s 107th birthday with a parade
DUKE, Okla. (KSWO) - Ms. Cleo West Andrus Bearden of Duke turned 107-years-old Saturday, July 27, and the Duke Community helped her celebrate the achievement. For the past several years, the Town of Duke has helped Ms. Cleo celebrate her birthdays through a parade designed to go right past her house.
Felony Arrest for Davis Police after Man Fails to Stop at Stop Sign
A SIMPLE TRAFFIC violation led to the seizure of 19 pounds of marijuana and over $10,000 in cash. Running a stop sign put Liqiang Sun in the path of Davis Office Blake Snyder while on patrol. With the help of a translator app and other Davis officers, the stop took drugs off the street. Well done, Davis Police Department.
REPRESENTING DAVIS AT ALL-STATE
Wolves’ boys basketball coach Dakota Blackwell is presented with a plaque from a member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association signifying him as an assistant for the Small West squad at the OCA All-State game played July 25 at Sapaulpa. Blackwell listens intently to Brandon Weaver as he gives instruction during a timeout. The Small West lost 84-83 to the Small East.
Lawton officials hope to open aquatic center by next June
LAWTON – City officials want to have the proposed Aquatic Center in Elmer Thomas Park constructed in time for the 2025 Freedom Festival. However, that will require more money than City Hall has on hand now. Lawton City Council approved plans and specifications for the aquatic center on May...
Lawton-Fort Sill Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers receives award for community support
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton-Fort Sill Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers received some recognition during the association’s annual reunion in Ohio. The reunion event is a time for members to meet and catch up in fellowship, all while educating each other about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers.
'Never Had A Spike Like This:' Water Bills Skyrocket For Yukon Residents
Water is a hot commodity, especially in the summer. However, some people in Yukon are paying the price for it, literally, as their water bills have skyrocketed. News 9 talked to several people in one northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood whose water bill. Several of the bills were over $500 and...
Hodges Bend building in downtown Tulsa demolished after fire, FOX23 learns what's next
TULSA, Okla. — The Hodges Bend building was demolished last week after it was destroyed by a fire last year. FOX23 went to the East Village in downtown Tulsa on Wednesday to find out what's next. In September of last year, the building that was once Hodges Bend and...
Sustainability Alliance Highlights The Impact Of Zink Lake On Arkansas River
We are just weeks away from the new Zink Lake opening along the Arkansas River bringing more recreation options to Tulsans. Along with that comes preserving it and the river watershed for the future. Missy Lukenbaugh with the Sustainability Alliance to talk about an event to do just that. Reagan:...
Saint Francis Hospital South hits a major milestone in $258 million expansion
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On Wednesday, July 31, Saint Francis Hospital South placed the final beam of the construction project putting the project one step closer to the grand opening. Saint Francis Hospital South originally opened nearly 2 decades ago, in 2008. While there have been some renovations over...
Oklahoma Sooners safety named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list
One of the best defensive backs in college football is taking the stage once again in 2024 as Billy Bowman opted to return to the Oklahoma Sooners for his senior season. In 2023, Bowman erupted for six interceptions, returning three of them for interceptions. He became a highlight reel waiting to happen, making quarterbacks pay for trying him in the passing game.
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