Support for businesses exciting
LAWTON, Okla. – Exciting contests being held to support the local business community are wrapping up. The final “Takeout Tuesday” took place on Dec. 15, and the 19th Ward Small Business Super Raffle will end on Friday, Dec. 18. Takeout Tuesdays called for participants to…
Police investigating after homeowner shoots suspect
LAWTON, Okla. – Authorities in Lawton are investigating after a homeowner reportedly shot an alleged burglar. Around 5:45 a.m. on Oct. 11, Lawton police were called to a shooting in the 900 block of S.W. 3rd St. When officers arrived at the scene, they learned…
Central Baptist Church will put on performance of a Live Nativity
LAWTON, Okla. – Central Baptist Church will be putting on a Live Nativity on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. From 6 pm to 8 pm each evening of the performance, you can head down to Elmer Thomas Park to watch the event. The Nativity is open…
Cameron University moves classes online due to coronavirus
LAWTON, Okla. – More than 500 college classes are now exclusively online as Cameron University has closed its campus due to coronavirus. Cameron University President John McArthur says they wanted to ensure their students were able to complete their educations on time. “Those individuals want…
Lawton airport numbers still drastically down, slowly rising
LAWTON, Okla. – Later this year American Airlines will stop serving 15 smaller United States airports but fortunately, that won’t be the case here in Lawton. Lawton – Fort Sill Regional Airport Director Barbara McNally said the airport has seen a drastic drop in customers…
Oklahoma Billionaire Chad Richison Joins The Giving Pledge, Shares His Philanthropy Goals
OKLAHOMA – Chad Richison first heard of the Giving Pledge about a decade ago at a poker game organized by Warren Buffett. There, the Oracle of Omaha talked about the campaign he had just started with Bill Gates for wealthy donors to commit to give more than half of their wealth…
How to support small businesses while shopping safely
LAWTON, Okla. – The holiday season is underway, and unfortunately, it’s coinciding with a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases. Although everyone knows small businesses have suffered badly during the pandemic, they may be reluctant to trek out to local shops and potentially expose themselves to…
Lawton man pleads guilty to 2019 robbery
LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton man has pleaded to several charges including a 2019 robbery. Brandon Alexander pleaded guilty to first degree robbery Thursday. Investigators say in September of last year, Alexander forced his way into a couple’s apartment and threatened them at gunpoint. They…
Free Thanksgiving turkey giveaway set for Monday at Bethlehem Baptist
LAWTON, Okla. – You and your family can go secure a Free thanksgiving Turkey. All you have to do is stop by the Bethlehem Baptsit Church, located at 602 Northwest Arlington Avenue starting Monday at 2 p.m. The plan is to be there until 6…
Brandie Combs describes Oklahoma’s four phase roll out plan for COVID-19 vaccine
LAWTON, Okla. – Brandie Combs of the Comanche County Health Department sat down to talk with 7News’ Caitlin Williams about the roll out plan for the COVID-19 vaccine. The first almost 2,000 doses are supposed to be in Lawton starting Tuesday, but those will be…
Purdy’s Schallert signs to play softball at D2 Cameron
Purdy standout Lauren Schallert is set to take her softball talents to the NCAA Division II level. Schallert signed a letter of intent to continue her career for Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, on Nov. 18 at a special ceremony at Purdy High School hosted…
SE Oklahoma Couple, Grandson Killed In Crash
OKLAHOMA – A couple and their grandson from Southeast Oklahoma were killed in a three vehicle crash in Collin County. State Troopers said a sedan headed northbound on State Highway 121 in Trenton crossed into the southbound lanes, sideswiped one vehicle and then struck an…
