Justin Rose

Political Reporter at KSWO-TV (Lawton, OK)

Political Science PhD. Journalist. Bylines: @OnlySkyMedia @Tennessean @freeinquiry

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Ryan Walters holds emergency press conference to advocate for more tax cuts

1 month ago | kswo.com | Justin Rose

OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - Oklahoma State Superintendent of Education Ryan Walters held an emergency press conference this morning, May 16, to call for comprehensive tax reform. This follows the announcement of Senate and House leadership reaching an agreement on a budget with Governor Kevin Stitt that included a small tax cut. Walters began the presser stating the cut needs to be larger.
Oklahoma Governor signs bill limiting virtual school days

1 month ago | kswo.com | Justin Rose

OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 758 on Monday, May 5, which limits the amount of virtual days public schools can have within a school year. Now, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools will only be able to close their doors and provide virtual instruction for up to two days or 12 hours per school year. However, that is only if certain conditions are met.
‘Stand up for safer gun laws’: Governor hopeful shares thoughts after gun violence hits Tulsa

1 month ago | kswo.com | Justin Rose

TULSA, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma House Democratic Leader and 2026 Governor-hopeful Cyndi Munson took to X to give her thoughts after one person died in a shooting event in downtown Tulsa. Media reports show that a downtown Tulsa crowd grew angry during the early morning hours of Sunday, May 4. Then, gunfire erupted with bullets going toward and from the crowd. Police then engaged the crowd, with one person being fatally shot by police, while another, who allegedly had a handgun, was injured.
ODOT releases list of current road closures across Southwest Oklahoma

1 month ago | kswo.com | Justin Rose

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is routinely putting out lists of road closures across Oklahoma due to flooding. As of 11 a.m., Cotton County is seeing some road closures, while US-70 in Jefferson County is now open west of State Highway 5 in Waurika.
City of Lawton prepares for possibility of East and West sides splitting due to flooding

1 month ago | kswo.com | Justin Rose

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - City of Lawton officials are releasing updates on the current flooding situation around the city and Comanche County. Comanche County Lawton Emergency Management and the City of Lawton are now preparing for the possibility of Lawton being split between its east and west sides due to the flooding from East Cache Creek. Barricades are already being pre-staged at Lee Boulevard, Gore Boulevard, and Rogers Lane near East Cache Creek.
City of Lawton issues precautionary evacuation notice for some residents

1 month ago | kswo.com | Justin Rose

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton is issuing a precautionary evacuation notice for certain residents who live near East Cache Creek. The evacuation notice is for those living near East Cache Creek between Rogers Lane and Lee Boulevard. As of 10:10 a.m., Wednesday, six of Lake Lawtonka’s gates are opened at 34 inches and 12 of Lake Ellsworth’s gates are opened at 10 inches.
Wichita Falls warns of potential flooding ahead of more rain

1 month ago | kswo.com | Cecil Witherspoon |Justin Rose

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KSWO) - Wichita Falls city officials met on Tuesday with local and state agencies to prepare for possible flooding that could affect the area over the next two days. Wichita County, the Texas Department of Emergency Management, Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens and local service providers joined the discussion with a goal of opening communication and reviewing contingency plans.
Governor Stitt declares state of emergency for Comanche and Cotton Counties

1 month ago | kswo.com | Justin Rose

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - After rainfall brought massive flooding to Comanche County and surrounding areas, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for Comanche County. The Executive Order establishing the state of emergency will now allow for state agencies to assist with local response and recovery efforts. The state of emergency is being declared in three counties: Cleveland, Comanche and Cotton. After 30 days the Executive Order declaring the state of emergency will end.
Lawton Police Department releases identity of drowning victim from over the weekend

1 month ago | kswo.com | Justin Rose

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department (LPD) is releasing the identity of the drowning victim from the floods that took place on Saturday, April 26. On Saturday, LPD officials said first responders witnessed a vehicle drive into high water near 2nd Street and F Avenue. First responders were unable to safely make it to the vehicle. LPD is now saying the victim was 81-year-old Leo Rich.
Lawton Mayor releases statement after city experiences massive flooding over weekend

2 months ago | kswo.com | Justin Rose

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - City of Lawton Mayor Stan Booker is releasing a statement after the city experienced massive flooding over the weekend. Many Lawton residents were evacuated due to rising waters, and one person even lost their life. Following the weekend, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker released a statement expressing condolences to those affected by the storm.