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Scott Rains

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
46
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Scott Rains scott.rains@swoknews.com

    Former fugitive sentenced for child sex abuse case (opens the original)

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    A Lawton man who was on the lam over a year was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two sisters. Joaquin Alvarado, 37, pleaded guilty in Comanche County District Court on Jan. 14, 2025, to felony charges of first-degree rape of a victim under 12 years old, lewd or indecent acts to a child under 12, and child sexual abuse, court records indicate. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request.

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Scott Rains/staff

    Lawton Discovery Day to offer hands-on look at city services (opens the original)

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    Lawton residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the city’s services and the people who provide them during the inaugural Lawton Discovery Day from 1- 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Lawton Farmers Market, 77 SW 4th. The free event, presented by the City of Lawton in partnership with the Lawton Farmers Market, is designed to give families a hands-on look at the equipment, departments and community organizations that help keep Lawton operating. Success! An email has been sent to with a link

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Scott Rains scott.rains@swoknews.com

    Woman charged with taking more than $65K from elderly disabled uncle for gambling (opens the original)

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    A Lawton woman is out on $10,000 bond after she was charged with taking more than $65,000 from her elderly disabled uncle to use for gambling. Melody Dawn Denning, 47, made her initial appearance Wednesday in Comanche County District Court where she was charged with exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult. By deception or intimidation, records indicate. She faces up to 15 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 fine if convicted. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm

  4. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Scott Rains scott.rains@swoknews.com

    Woman held on half-million bond for standoff, shooting at police (opens the original)

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    What began with a welfare check and turned into an armed standoff finds a Lawton woman held on $500,000 bond after she was charged with shooting at police. Tracy Bowlin, 52, made her initial appearance Wednesday in Stephens County District Court where she received three felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, records indicate. Each count is punishable by up to 10 years in prison or one year in the county jail. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error

  5. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Scott Rains scott.rains@swoknews.com

    Training exercise sets West Range aflame (opens the original)

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    A large cloud of black smoke appeared over Lawton’s northwest side Wednesday afternoon causing a bit of a panic for motorists in the area of Northwest Rogers Lane. Fort Sill’s West Range was involved in a large fire caused by a training exercise, according to a statement from Fort Sill Public Affairs. No threat was reported to the public and surrounding communities, as of 3:40 p.m. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing you

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