Seth Marsicano

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Videojournalist at KSWO-TV (Lawton, OK)

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Stephens County Honor Guard pays tribute to fallen soldiers

1 week ago | kswo.com | Seth Marsicano

DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Community members gathered at the Memorial Park in Duncan to honor those who gave their lives in service of this country. “The people that love going on vacation or are on vacation, they have the freedom to go anywhere they want and do anything they want,” said Honor Guard Commander Jerry McAdory. “They have those freedoms because of the sacrifices made by Veterans.”Hosted by the Stephens County Honor Guard every year, McAdory is grateful for the crowd that turned out.
Lawton Animal Welfare combats ongoing stray animal issue with record-breaking adoption event

1 week ago | kswo.com | Seth Marsicano

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Animal Welfare (LAW) held a $10 adoption event on May 16 and 17 to prevent shelter staff from having to make “difficult decisions,” or euthanasia. In their original post, over 30 dogs and over 40 cats were available for adoption. The shelter housed nearly 200 animals at the start of the weekend, putting them severely over capacity.
Lawton City Council presents Fiscal Year ‘26 budget

2 weeks ago | kswo.com | Seth Marsicano

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City Council held a special meeting to present the next fiscal year’s budget. Led by Deputy Finance Director Kristin Huntley, the Fiscal Year ‘26 budget presentation went over projected revenues, expenditures, additions and cutbacks the City of Lawton made to save money. According to the budget attached to the agenda, the General Fund, which covers day-to-day operations, is estimated to have a starting balance of $3.2 million, ending the fiscal year at $95,000.
Lawton City Council to preview FY 2026 budget in special meeting

2 weeks ago | kswo.com | Seth Marsicano

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A special meeting is being held for the Lawton City Council as officials present the Fiscal Year ‘26 operating budget after months of pitching cost saving measures. In February, Lawton City Manager John Ratliff informed the council of a projected $40 million upcoming budget deficit. Since that announcement, potential cost-saving budget items have become a regular occurrence in city council meetings.
Lawton City Council settles foreclosure lawsuits with Great Plains Improvement Foundation

3 weeks ago | kswo.com | Seth Marsicano

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has accepted a settlement with the seven foreclosure lawsuits against the Great Plains Improvement Foundation (GPIF). Settled for $174,401.98, this decision subsequently released the foundation from current and any future claims related to the homes previously mortgaged by the City of Lawton. The GPIF was acting as a Community Housing Development Organization over the properties.
Oklahoma lawmakers purchase state’s last private prison

3 weeks ago | kswo.com | Seth Marsicano

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The State of Oklahoma recently approved the purchase of the Lawton Correctional Facility which will rid the state of privately operated prisons. With the purchase of the facility, lawmakers said this would not only benefit the staff and inmates inside but also the everyday taxpayer. “I think it’s a net positive for the state to not have to pay $47 million a year to a private entity to do that,” said Appropriations and Budget Chair and House Representative Trey Caldwell.
Lawton City Council Overview: Lawsuits and construction delays

3 weeks ago | kswo.com | Seth Marsicano

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - One of the first actions taken in the Lawton City Council meeting included a proclamation to declare a civil emergency due to the severe weather, which caused flooding waters through Southwest Oklahoma. This proclamation will allow the city to look at federal and state relief dollars. Moving on, councilmembers passed the consent agenda with the exceptions of pulling items 29 and 31 for discussion.
Lawton City Council preview: Another Aquatic Center delay and lawsuit discussions

3 weeks ago | kswo.com | Seth Marsicano

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City Council is meeting for the first time after severe weather swept through Southwest Oklahoma. However, because of this weather, one of the city’s highly anticipated attractions is being hit with another opening delay. According to the agenda, a presentation will be given over the construction delays to Elmer Thomas Aquatic Center, ultimately pushing back the July grand opening.
Volunteers work to provide relief after flood

1 month ago | kswo.com | Seth Marsicano

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief is a group of volunteers donating their time to help Oklahomans recover following recent flooding. “It always breaks your heart because you have a person whose living space is no longer safely livable,” said Paul Hickerson, a supervisor for one of the teams.
Westwin Resistance shares concern on refinery damage

1 month ago | kswo.com | Seth Marsicano |Kemar Noel

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Westwin Pilot Refinery sustained damages following storms in March, but officials say the damage done to the building was only cosmetic. Kaysa Whitley, coalition coordinator of Westwin Resistance, says Lawton is fortunate the damage wasn’t worse. Whitley says they were told by Westwin that the facility could withstand EF2-level winds and this damage calls to question the actual stability of the refinery.