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New commander has big plans for Fort Sill

Johannes Becht

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New commander has big plans for Fort Sill

Moving forward is now the doctrine, so much that journalists were prohibited from asking any questions about the former commander.

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Young adults take over as crime scene investigators during Junior Citizens Police Academy

Johannes Becht

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Young adults take over as crime scene investigators during Junior Citizens Police Academy

“It means everything to me to have the ability to change the youth, not only their perspective, but also their mindset to pursue a career.”

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Battalion prepares for changing battlefield with Dronebuster system

Johannes Becht

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Battalion prepares for changing battlefield with Dronebuster system

The Dronebuster is a compact and lightweight radio frequency jamming device.

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State superintendent Walters grilled with citizens' questions at town hall

Johannes Becht

4 min read

State superintendent Walters grilled with citizens' questions at town hall

“Him being here was a very good idea,” Tiffiney Dimery, an attendee and parent, said after the event.

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Blue Moon to perform ‘Reefer Madness’ in Cameron Theatre

Johannes Becht

2 min read

Blue Moon to perform ‘Reefer Madness’ in Cameron Theatre

The two-hour-long musical follows two young teenagers, Mary and Jimmy, as they face issues with cannabis.

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Texas National Guard trains on 'game changer' air defense weapon at Fort Sill

Johannes Becht

2 min read

Texas National Guard trains on 'game changer' air defense weapon at Fort Sill

The LPWS air defense weapon system uses a M61A1 20mm Gatling rapid-fire anti-air gun, which is capable of onboard target acquisition and fir

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Hail storm will leave Lawton's auto repair shops busy for months

Johannes Becht

2 min read

Hail storm will leave Lawton's auto repair shops busy for months

“It will take months to get all the jobs done,” Shane Burk, the owner of Shane Burk Glass & Mirror of Lawton, 844 SE 1st, said.

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Kiowa County voters to decide on sales tax for new jail

Johannes Becht

2 min read

Kiowa County voters to decide on sales tax for new jail

The special election will be held Tuesday in Kiowa County.

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Lawton man found not guilty for bat beating

Johannes Becht

3 min read

Lawton man found not guilty for bat beating

Gohl was on trial on Wednesday and Thursday for allegations of striking Bruce Rodenberger three times with a baseball bat on April 15, 2021.

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Gardeners find solace at Cameron garden plots

Johannes Becht

2 min read

Gardeners find solace at Cameron garden plots

“A garden is like a baby, you have to take care of it every day."

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Rescued Gray Fox needs new habitat at Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center

Johannes Becht

2 min read

Rescued Gray Fox needs new habitat at Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center

“We tried, but we couldn’t teach her the skills required to be released,” Rainette Rowland, executive director of the aquarium, said.

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Food safety, lack of management & support: Why student workers quit SWOSU Grill

Johannes Becht

6 min read

Food safety, lack of management & support: Why student workers quit SWOSU Grill

The Southwestern sat down with two former student workers in the Grill to talk about the rumors of SWOSU student workers leaving the Grill.

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Why didn't SWOSU warn students of Brandon Woods?

Johannes Becht

4 min read

Why didn't SWOSU warn students of Brandon Woods?

"I personally feel like the dormitory is trying to hide the matter."

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SWOSU students conduct COVID-19 vaccinations

Johannes Becht

2 min read

SWOSU students conduct COVID-19 vaccinations

"We have 240 appointments plus 60 front line workers, so all in all around 300 shots," Curry said.

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Lockdown: Why did SWOSUalert reach students 13 minutes too late?

Johannes Becht

2 min read

Lockdown: Why did SWOSUalert reach students 13 minutes too late?

Weatherford PD and SWOSU PD responded to the shooting 13 minutes earlier.

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