Lawton man charged with second degree murder
LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton man has been charged with second degree murder for the death of a three-month-old. According to investigators, Wallace Clay III is accused of shaking the infant, resulting in severe injuries. The infant died a few days later. Investigators say Clay…
7News team will be hosting the annual Share Your Christmas event
LAWTON, Okla. – On Thursday, Dec. 10, the 7News team will be hosting the annual Share Your Christmas event. The event will take place at the Sheridan and Quanah Parker Walmart locations from 8 am to 8 pm. and we will be collecting non-perishable food…
Health Care Workers, Groups Uneasy About State Guidance On Allowing COVID-Positive Staff To Work
LAWTON, Okla. – Physicians, nurses and health care groups in Oklahoma are expressing concern over the state department of health’s recent guidance to allow health care workers infected with COVID-19 but asymptomatic to remain on the job rather than quarantine. “To me, that seems like the…
The Biggest Problem With Self-Proclaimed Sportsmen
LAWTON, Okla – If there’s one thing I enjoy the most about living in Lawton, it’s being so close to so many good outdoorsman options. I really like fishing. Not the kind of big-forehead neanderthal catfish angling where you toss a sponge hook out dipped…
Oklahoma’s A-F School Rating Is Cancelled This Year: Let’s Cancel it Forever
OKLAHOMA – When policymakers, school leaders, parents and even teachers accept policy without question, accept data without asking what measurement tools were used, who created them and why, or accept inaccurate assessments that punish students who are poor and students of color, then maybe it’s…
Nearly $20 billion spent on Small Business Saturday
LAWTON, Okla. – Consumers spent an estimated $19.8 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday, according to data recently released by American Express, up from $19.6 billion from last year. According to a press release from the U.S. Small Business Administration, data…
Lawton man attacked with machete
LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton man was attacked with a machete Thursday afternoon. Police are still investigating the attack, which happened around 1:30 pm at a home on 3rd st and Bell Ave. The man was hit with the machete has been taken to a…
What small businesses must do to move forward during COVID-19? Advice from EJ Dalius
LAWTON, Okla – The coronavirus pandemic has been catastrophic for public health and the economy across the world. Still, its economic impact is not clear as nations struggle to chart recovery methods while the pandemic keeps raging. But one thing that everyone would agree on…
Hungry Hearts collecting donations for Christmas baskets, stockings
LAWTON, Okla. – Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry is collecting donations for Christmas baskets and stockings. Normally, the organization hosts a Christmas dinner to feed families in need and the homeless. With the pandemic, that’s not possible this year, but they still want to help the…
Free COVID-19 testing in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. – Starting Tuesday and going through December 3, IMMYLabs will be doing free COVID-19 testing in Lawton. The testing site will be the Cameron University parking lot at the intersection of 38th st and Gore. To be eligible for testing, you must register…
One arrest following crash on Gore Blvd
LAWTON, Okla. – One person was arrested today after Lawton police said they caused a crash. That happened around 5 p.m. on I-44 near Gore. Police said someone was stopped at a traffic light when another driver failed to stop and crashed into them from…
Crime Stoppers of Southwest Oklahoma 2020 stats
OKLAHOMA – The Crime Stoppers of Southwest Oklahoma are exceeding last year’s number in terms of tips received and money paid out. The organization has seen many improvements over the last year, technology being at the top of the list. ”This year, we’ve focused on…
