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Police arrest 2 in Lawton shooting death

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:48:05 -0400

LAWTON, Oklahoma - Lawton police say they've arrested two suspects in the shooting death of a man outside a home on the city's northwest side.

House speaker to give Cameron commencement address

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:53:58 -0400

LAWTON, Oklahoma - Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon has more than one reason to attend Friday night's commencement address at Cameron University.

Lawton jail escapee makes 1st appearance in court

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:13:27 -0400

LAWTON, Oklahoma - A double-murder suspect who escaped from an Oklahoma jail in 1999 made his first court appearance after surrendering to authorities last week.

Lawton teenager found shot to death at apartment

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:10:24 -0400

LAWTON, Oklahoma - Authorities in Lawton are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was found shot to death at an apartment complex.

Photo of tornado over Lawton is said to be fake

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:22:04 -0400

NORMAN, Oklahoma - The National Weather Service says a photo posted on social websites that purports to be a tornado over Lawton is a fake.

Ft. Sill soldiers volunteer in cleanup efforts

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:26:04 -0400

LAWTON, Oklahoma - A group of soldiers based at Fort Sill have been volunteering their Saturday's to help clean up areas in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.