Woman accused of using stolen checkbook
LAWTON, Okla. – Lawton police arrested a woman they say used a stolen checkbook to go on an unusual shopping spree. Investigators say Chelsea Simpson was using a former roommate’s checkbook. They say she used the stolen checks to make several large purchases — including…
Chickasha’s Festival of Light Drive Through
LAWTON, Okla. – Just 40 miles North of Lawton, you’ll find one of America’s top 20 ranked holiday light displays. While most people tend to stay closer to home in the year of the pandemic, this is one evening out of town that won’t cost…
Local hospital asking for help from retired nurses
LAWTON, Okla. – Comanche County Memorial Hospital is asking for retired nurses and for nurses who aren’t working right now to consider going back into the workforce and helping them as they try to take care of the community. Melissa Alvillar, RN and director of…
Local fraternity helps register voters
LAWTON, Okla. – The Phi Upsilon Fraternity conducted its annual voter registration drive today. The registration took place inside Ice Tre’s Barbershop Shop. The entire 9th region of Omega Psi Phi, which also includes Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana, went out to help folks register to…
Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt involved in vehicle crash
OKLAHOMA – Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt was involved in a vehicle crash on Thursday. Sarah Stewart, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol spokeswoman, confirmed to KFOR that Stitt was part of a vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday afternoon. Stitt was not injured, but the other driver…
Should Lawton Have More Internet Providers?
LAWTON, Okla. – If you didn’t know, in America, the internet has always worked on a corporate “dibs” policy. A company will smooze over the city government, they’ll strike a deal, and whoever gets there first is usually the winner. That being said, as much…
Lawton serial ammunition thief sentenced to 9 months in federal prison
LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton man was sentenced to 9 months in federal prison for illegally possessing ammunition after having been previously convicted of a felony crime stemming from his serial theft of ammunition from local retail stores, announced U.S. Attorney Timothy J. Downing. On…
Share Your Christmas Food and Toy Drive
LAWTON, Okla. – Tomorrow join Townsquare Media and KSWO at Walmart. We’ll be set up at both locations: 1002 N.W. Sheridan Road and at 6301 Quannah Parker Trailway for “Share Your Christmas.” Stop by help us spread a little bit of holiday cheer and make a donation of can food, or any non-perishable food item….
Mask mandate remains as is following discussion over proposed ordinance
LAWTON, Okla. – The mask mandate currently in effect will remain how it is. The decision made after city staff proposed an ordinance that would beef up mask wearing in town. “We put responsibility on the businesses that they are not allowed to serve customers…
Veterans surprise other vets with a parade
LAWTON, Okla. – A group of Lawtonians drove in a socially-distanced parade to honor local veterans at the Fort Sill Veteran Center. Folks at the Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center have been under quarantine for five months. Most veterans aren’t able to see their families…
Oklahoma worst in country for average daily COVID-19 case rate, says CDC
OKLAHOMA – The CDC has released data on the US COVID-19 average daily case rate in the last seven days by State/Territory. According to the report, Oklahoma is the worst in the country with 168.1 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people. Oklahoma – 168.1 Tennessee –…
Air Force Reservist Boosts Restaurant Business Through Photography
LAWTON, Okla. – When we first met Jennifer Bui in 2016, she was fresh off winning $50,000 in a Powerball drawing. She donated most of it to charity. Four years later, the Lawton resident is still giving back. Before it was money that Jennifer donated,…
