Photojournalism
Seth Marsicano
Seth got his start becoming the first investigative reporter for KSWO in Lawton, OK. After leaving, he felt the need to continue down the path of holding those in power accountable. He aims provide reliable investigative journalism throughout Texoma.
Photojournalism
Making ends meet at guard’s feet
Business
Sikes Senter tenants left to keep business alive while city officials reshape the mall without them
Malls have slowly been becoming a thing of the past as shoppers look at more convenient means of consumerism. In Wichita Falls, this outlook has made city officials act in an attempt to be proactive instead of reactive.
Criminal Justice
Community hopes for more than a name change as ODOC gives insight on private prison takeover
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) held a tour of the Red Rock Correctional Center, formerly known as the Lawton Correctional Facility, allowing people to get a glimpse of how they’ve been managing the takeover of the state’s last privately operated prison
Dark Roast Update
Sponsorship upgrades for Dark Roast supporters
Starting in November, we will be making some improvements to our sponsorships.
political
‘No Kings’ protests across Texoma pose questions and create community
While many speakers spoke about the value of finding events and places where like-minded people could join forces for support, others focused on how to make a direct impact on the local community to demonstrate voice.
Criminal Justice
Oklahoma leaders look to revive a death penalty moratorium in a longstanding effort to halt executions
While the goal of the OK-CADP is to end the death penalty completely, according to their website, the report recognized the fact that a majority of Oklahomans actually support the availability of capital punishment.
Government Accountability
Request for Mayor’s emails proves to be full of redundant files
Almost half of the received files were city title cards or signatures, suggesting the original numbers were fluffed.
unhoused
Lawton government sparks controversy with strategies to address homelessness
Some in the community have shared concerns over this situation and the mayor’s approach to dealing with homelessness, including those who are on the ground conversing and assisting the unhoused.
Government Accountability
City begins release of Mayor’s emails after 7 month runaround
Emails show a potential request to encourage KSWO to do more feature reporting over Westwin Elements, a council member denying a meeting with the Local 1882 Firefighter Union and many attempts to compare the City of Lawton to the City of Norman.
politics
Lawton newspaper to change to local owners with heavy political affiliation
While some people are happy the newspaper will be locally owned again, others have shared concerns over the crossover of political affiliations.
Criminal Justice
Inspection reveals continued deficient county jail operations
The unmet standards include improperly documenting sight checks, lack of proper bedding and failure to timely report inmate injuries.