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kswo.com | Seth Marsicano |Kemar Noel
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Democratic House Leader Cyndi Munson held her first major rally as she begins her campaign for Oklahoma Governor. Munson grew up in Lawton while her father was stationed at Ft. Sill and would later graduate from Eisenhower High School. After serving the House of Representatives for 10 years, she’s attempting to move on to larger pastures in the form of Oklahoma Governor.
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kswo.com | Seth Marsicano
HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Board of Corrections held their monthly meeting at the Allen Gamble Correctional Center on Wednesday, April 23. Aside from regular business, the board broke into executive session to get an update on contract negotiations between GEO and the Lawton Correctional Facility. When the Board reconvened they took no action.
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1 day ago |
kswo.com | Seth Marsicano
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City Council discussed a plethora of items in effort to alleviate some of the budget stress facing the city. Public Works Director Michael Watrous said when it comes to collecting the state fees, the city was short around $100,000 for the first two quarters. According to Councilman George Gill, the shortfall was around $170,000 last year. Mayor Pro Tem Randy Warren called the landfill a horribly expensive endeavor, and wants the city to at least break even.
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5 days ago |
kswo.com | Seth Marsicano
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - One former Lawton Public Schools teacher is speaking out after she was forced to resign early. Rachel Moore was a three-year teacher at Pioneer Park Elementary. She told 7News at the beginning of the year that a fourth grader was transferred to her class after being disruptive. Over the past several months, Moore said the student repeatedly caused issues without being disciplined accordingly.
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6 days ago |
kswo.com | Seth Marsicano
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City officials have approved overtime for the Lawton Fire Department after many in the community took issue with the city’s actions. Many people said they reached out to their local council members and representatives, expressing concern for the safety of the city. One even shared an example of their council person being seemingly unaware of the situation. However, the currently approved overtime is only the case until Tuesday, April 22.
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