Jarred Burk

Digital Content Manager

Jarred was born and raised in Lawton. He is now in his second stint with 7News after working for the station from late 2010 until late 2012. He came back in November of 2016 to take over the role as Digital Content Manager.

Education:

Cameron University - Communications Degree

Recent Articles by Jarred

Duncan teen charged with making a terrorism hoax against school

A student in Duncan has been charged with a terrorism hoax after investigators say he threatened to shoot up Duncan High School.

Jarred Burk

Published October 17, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Duncan Public Schools finds ‘suspicious item’ on bus

Duncan Public Schools says an incident on a bus caused the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Bomb Squad to be alerted before morning routes began.

Jarred Burk

Published October 8, 2019 at 11:37 AM

UPDATE: Man dies after being struck by vehicle on Highway 7

A Lawton man has died from the injuries he sustained after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 7 Sunday night.

Jarred Burk

Published October 7, 2019 at 9:26 AM

UPDATE: Four victims taken from home of Lawton shooting

The Lawton Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting which happened on Saturday afternoon on the east side of town.

Jarred Burk

Published October 5, 2019 at 7:21 PM

Longtime Texas representative Mac Thornberry says he will not seek re-election in 2020.

Jarred Burk

Published September 30, 2019 at 10:22 AM

Altus police identify victim, arrest suspect in weekend homicide

The Altus Police Department has taken a suspect into custody after a weekend homicide.

Jarred Burk

Published September 23, 2019 at 11:07 AM

UPDATE: LPD identifies homicide victim from NW Lawton

The Lawton Police Department has officially released the identity of a man killed earlier this week in Northwest Lawton.

Jarred Burk

Published September 20, 2019 at 4:28 PM

Social media threat to Lawton school stopped by local, federal authorities

Officials with the Lawton Public Schools say a social media threat was investigated and handled overnight.

Jarred Burk

Published September 12, 2019 at 11:20 AM

Altus Public Schools now offering virtual classroom option

Altus Public Schools is now giving students an opportunity to take classes online.

Jarred Burk

Published September 10, 2019 at 11:33 AM

UPDATE: Warrant issued for Altus murder suspect, details released

A First Degree Murder warrant has been issued for the suspect in a fatal weekend shooting in Altus.

Jarred Burk

Published September 9, 2019 at 11:13 AM

Duncan police investigating death near Main Street

The Duncan Police Department is investigating after a deceased man was found on Friday night.

Jarred Burk

Published September 6, 2019 at 11:41 PM

The missing woman has been found safe by family.

Jarred Burk

Published August 29, 2019 at 10:11 AM

Duncan man arrested for 3 counts of Lewd Molestation of a child

A Duncan man is facing three felony charges after allegedly touching three young girls at his home.

Jarred Burk

Published August 23, 2019 at 2:21 PM

City attorney who resigned still being employed, paid by City of Lawton

New information has been released after an Open Records request was filed with the City of Lawton concerning the resignation of former city attorney Frank Jensen.

Jarred Burk

Published August 21, 2019 at 12:12 PM

WF City Attorney releases report after mayor files complaint on city councilor

City Attorney Kinley Hegglund has released his report after Mayor Stephen Santellana made a formal complaint against Councilor Steven Jackson on July 31.

Jarred Burk

Published August 16, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Identity of body found near Highway 287 released

The identity of a body found on Thursday off of Highway 287 in Clay County has been released by Texas DPS.

Jarred Burk

Published August 16, 2019 at 9:21 AM

UPDATE: Possible motive, murder charge revealed in latest details after death of Lawton man

A first degree murder charge has been filed in the case of Byard Moore who went missing in June from a home in Lawton. Also, for the first time we have learned a possible motive for the crime.

Jarred Burk

Published August 14, 2019 at 11:18 AM

NEW: Four people held in connection to assault, possible murder, of Lawton man

New information has been released in connection to the ongoing situation surrounding the disappearance, and possible murder, of Byard "Dakota" Moore.

Jarred Burk

Published August 12, 2019 at 2:17 PM

Authorities release more details after dangerous chase through the streets of Wichita Falls

Officials with the Wichita County Sheriff's Department and Wichita Falls Police Department have released more information about a dangerous chase through the city on Tuesday night.

Jarred Burk

Published July 31, 2019 at 11:30 AM

Seven departments from across the area converged on a large grass fire west of Wichita Falls on Tuesday afternoon.

Jarred Burk

Published July 30, 2019 at 2:58 PM

UPDATE: Duncan PD release more information about fatal weekend wreck

The wreck happened on Saturday evening near Highway 7 and 2nd Street.

Jarred Burk

Published July 29, 2019 at 5:47 PM

OBN working to arrest 21 Texoma residents after meth trafficking investigation

According to OBN officials, the investigation was focused on a large meth trafficking operation in the Lawton and Wichita Falls areas.

Jarred Burk

Published July 25, 2019 at 12:10 PM

Lawton man indicted by federal grand jury on child porn charges

A Lawton man is facing federal charges after allegedly possessing child pornography and attempting to have sex with a 12-year-old girl.

Jarred Burk

Published July 24, 2019 at 10:49 AM

Duncan teacher named finalist for Okla. ‘Teacher of the Year’

Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister made the announcement at Southmoore High School during the final stop of the EngageOK on the Road summer conference series.