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Four candidates qualify for Oklahoma GOP gubernatorial debate
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (161+ words) LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) " Four Republican candidates have qualified for a May 28 gubernatorial debate hosted by Non Doc and KSWO at Cameron University. Mike Mazzei, Gentner Drummond, Chip Keating and Charles Mc Call each met the 12% public polling threshold required to…...
Oklahoma House passes benefits bill for first responders
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (281+ words) KSWO 7 News OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - A bill supporting first responders suffering from work related medical emergencies passed the House on Wednesday. House Bill 4260 would give firefighters, peace officers and emergency medical technicians the ability to receive workers" compensation benefits if…...
Oklahoma Senate advances GPS tracking bill for violent domestic abusers
2+ mon, 12+ hour ago (99+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - A bill requiring GPS tracking for violent domestic abusers is closer to becoming law. The Oklahoma Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1325 on March 24 according to a press release. If the bill becomes law GPS technology will be…...
Oklahoma to provide voter registration list to DOJ under settlement
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (218+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) " Oklahoma will provide the state's computerized statewide voter registration list to the U. S. Department of Justice following a settlement, according to Attorney General Gentner Drummond. The settlement "ensures personal privacy protections," according to the attorney general. He said…...
Oklahoma lawmakers seek new audits in utility cost dispute
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (137+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - Three Republican state representatives are asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to throw out fuel and power costs approved for ONG, OG&E and PSO. They say the Oklahoma Corporation Commission improperly signed off on about $1. 5 billion in…...
Change to Medical Records Fee passes Oklahoma House
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma House recently passed a bill that would remove the requirement that fees be assessed to people accessing their medical records. Current state statute requires fees ranging from 30 cents per page for digital records to…...
District Attorney Dan Jacobsma announces bid for Oklahoma's 3rd district
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (170+ words) District Attorney and Lawton native Dan Jacobsma announced his candidacy for election to continue serving the people of Oklahoma's 3rd district. LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - District Attorney and Lawton native Dan Jacobsma announced his candidacy for election to continue serving the people…...
Oklahoma agencies urge winter weather preparedness
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (440+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) " Oklahoma agencies are joining together to urge winter weather preparedness across the state. Dec. 8-14 is recognized as Winter Weather Preparedness Week. "Although the weather this week will be mild, Winter Weather Preparedness Week reminds all of us…...
Oklahoma City Zoo welcomes new zebra foal
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (117+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has announced the birth of a new zebra foal. Zoo officials said a female Plains zebra foal, named Lyra, was born Nov. 29 in their. .. OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - The Oklahoma City…...
Oklahoma fire departments see surge in heating-related emergency calls
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (237+ words) LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Fire officials across The Sooner State have responded to numerous calls because of hazardous actions with heating equipment. A Lawton Fire Marshal said make sure space heaters in your home have safety mechanisms. For instance, if your…...