Justin Allen Rose
Digital Content Manager
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Justin Allen Rose joined KSWO in August of 2023 where he serves as the Digital Content Manager.
Justin is originally from Fredericksburg, Virginia, but moved to Southwest Oklahoma at the age of 16. He graduated from Cameron University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Production.
After graduation, he moved to Knoxville, Tennessee where he completed his Doctorate in Political Science from the University of Tennessee. His research focused on American Politics.
Justin loves telling individual's stories as well as supplying viewers with accurate information.
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Kiowa Chairman, Lawrence Spottedbird, joined 7News anchor Tarra Bates to discuss important events and topics affecting Tribes across Oklahoma.
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Main Street Duncan Incorporated said they’re asking for volunteers ahead of Duncan’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2.
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Event Coordinator from Stop and Shop Local, Kat Funaki, spoke with 7News anchor Tarra Bates about the upcoming event taking place on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Hilton Garden Inn.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested more than $1.5 million to rural Oklahoma communities for education support services this year.
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The State Chamber and Oklahoma Farm Bureau jointly filed a protest challenging a state question that seeks to double the minimum wage in Oklahoma.
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State health officials said the revoking of those funds also takes away from cancer screenings, breast exams and pregnancy prevention programs.
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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has announced a number of construction projects drivers should be aware of.
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The City of Lawton landfill will be temporarily unable to process credit and debit card transactions to upgrade its systems.
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Overflow inmates at the Comanche County Detention Center may soon be transferred to Okmulgee or Grady County.
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In the letter, the Senators said Iran has escaped consequences for their actions for far too long and America needs to stand with their allies in the Middle East.
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Heads up for people in Wichita Falls, as the City has announced its trash collection pickup times for the Holiday week.
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Seven states, including Oklahoma, have reported salmonella cases linked to a brand of dog food.
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It’s the end of the week, so it’s time for us to see one of the adorable friends staying at Lawton Animal Welfare.
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Being a teacher can be difficult, especially when they don’t have the funds to invest in their classrooms.
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Comanche Nation Youth Dancers spent the better part of November celebrating Native American Heritage month at schools across Texoma. Now they are in Lawton.
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People from across Lawton came out to grab a hot bowl of chili, and maybe even a couple sweets, in support of one hardworking organization.
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If more than two candidates file for the same Board seat, a primary election will be held in mid-February.
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The 2018 farm bill that many Oklahoma farmers were waiting to see renewed has been extended for another year.
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The man is in jail and a bond has not yet been set.
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A Duncan man is facing nearly a half-dozen charges out of Grady County.
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On this day in 1907, Oklahoma officially became a state, and on this day in 1973, the Oklahoma Territorial Museum opened to the public.
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The funding is being provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that was signed into law in Aug. 2022.
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Senator James Lankford (R-OK) voted in favor of a continuing resolution that would fund Military Construction and Veterans Affairs spending bills at current levels through Jan. 19, 2024.
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One man is lucky to be alive after a two-car crash this morning on I-44 near Key Gate.
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A second town hall with Westwin Elements, the company set to bring a cobalt and nickel refinery to Lawton, has been announced.
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Lawton City Council’s approves an ordinance ensuring dogs are not to be left outdoors and unattended for more than 30 minutes when temperatures fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The United States Chamber of Commerce gave out the distinction.
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Edison Elementary School hosted a ‘Stack Up’ cup stacking event today in an attempt to set a new World Sport Stacking Association World Record.
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The 7News team has you covered with a list of events and giveaways taking place for you and your family to enjoy a happy Thanksgiving.
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Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) called out the union president and things almost came to blows.
A car is the perfect metaphor for voting because voting is just like a new car that each generation is given as an 18th birthday present.
An Elgin woman is facing charges of drug trafficking following a routine traffic stop on Highway 17 near Elgin.
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No injuries have been reported after a car rolled over near Sterling off Highway 17 before it caught fire.
This is the live blog of Lawton City Council for the Nov. 14, 2023 meeting.
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Senator James Lankford (R-OK) returned to Washington, D.C. from leading a congressional delegation to the Horn of Africa.
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A civil rights lawsuit has been filed on the behalf of Linda Gray against Lawton Correctional Facility in response to her son’s 2023 death inside the facility.
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Oklahoma Tribal leaders will begin meeting tomorrow in Lawton for the 988 Mental Health Lifeline Summit.
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The holidays are upon us and Duncan and Lawton are both getting started with their annual city-wide celebrations this weekend.
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The City of Duncan will be shutting down water lines at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, to allow crews to make repairs to a waterline.
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There is a wide array of events taking place this week. Let’s take a look at the main ones taking place around Texoma.
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A ticket was given to a woman in Garfield County, adding another controversy to the already worsening relations between the state and tribal nations.
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The military identifies veteran suicide as its highest clinical priority. As it stands, we are losing 16 veterans to suicide every day.
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Cameron University took this morning to pay special tribute to the men and women who served our country.
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Transitioning from the military is hard and it’s a journey a lot of people in Lawton-Fort Sill have experienced. Transitioning out is one of the hardest things to do.
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We were introduced to a kind and energetic 2-year-old American Bulldog Mastiff mix for this edition of Furry Friend Friday.
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Larry Bush, the Democratic nominee for the seat, joined 7News as we asked questions about his campaign, his stances and other aspects of his candidacy.
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This edition of Community Conversations saw Jeff “Fireball” Johnson from the Lawton Coalition of Motorcyclists (LCOM) joining 7News anchor Tarra Bates to talk about their annual toy run.
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Oklahoma University announced an $86 million initiative to benefit students in 28 high-poverty Oklahoma schools.
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The coolest design and building competition in Duncan saw students racing CO2 racecars built by their own hands.
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A man originally named as a person of interest in a Chickasha double homicide in 2020 has now been formally charged with the murder of a woman and her unborn child. His wife is also facing charges.
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