Marilyn Cater
Multimedia Journalist
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Marilyn joined the KSWO team as a multimedia journalist in 2022.
Born in Altus but raised in Lawton, Marilyn graduated from Lawton High School in 2012 -- once a Wolverine, always a Wolverine! She then earned an associates degree in Strategic Communications from Cameron University. She is currently pursing a bachelor’s in Journalism and Media Production with a minor in Marketing and Spanish from Cameron as well.
Marilyn's media career when she went into radio in 2012. She moved into television when she joined KSWO in April of 2022 as a bilingual multimedia journalist. She loves how each story allows her to meet and hopefully help new people.
In her spare time, Marilyn enjoys hanging out with her two kids and baking.
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Marilyn Cater
Oklahoma Forestry Services is urging Oklahomans to use caution as we face some of the strongest fire weather we’ve seen all year.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Marilyn Cater
The State Superintendent of Education, Ryan Walters, spent the morning visiting schools in Southwest Oklahoma, including a Lawton private school and Elgin Public Schools.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Marilyn Cater
A Lawton business owner has been dealing with break-ins after the opening of his store.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Marilyn Cater
Locals are worried about the safety and stability of our banks after what financial experts are calling the 2nd largest bank failure in the U.S. since 2008.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:11 PM CDT
|By Marilyn Cater
Goodyear officials said an employee was injured and transported to Oklahoma City for further treatment.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Marilyn Cater and Destany Fuller
This course is an additional tool for money management, discipline, and holding yourself accountable.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Jarred Burk and Marilyn Cater
We are waiting on nine parts to arrive from around the country to fix issues that started almost three years ago during an ice storm.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 11:20 PM CDT
|By Marilyn Cater
Common Ground Youth is a non-profit organization created to provide a safe place where kids can come together to give back to the community.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:22 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Senior Brittney Payette recently brought attention to the ongoing issues inside the Shepler dorm rooms through her article in Cameron Collegian.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 8:14 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater and Destany Fuller
This year was the first one since 2019, a total of 28 teams got a chance to participate.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 8:48 AM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
The Lawton Police Department is advising the public about phone issues dispatch is having.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 7:35 AM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
One person has died in a Stephens County wreck.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 11:21 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater and Destany Fuller
Nearly 70 young girls from all across Southwest Oklahoma attended the event.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
House Bill 2186 originally banned any sexually explicit drag performances in the state but legislators later clarified the bill.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater and Kevin Haggenmiller
Potholes, nobody likes them but we all have to live with them, or do we?
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:15 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Sunday’s storm left behind significant damage in Duncan and some people are still without power days later.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:04 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
With storm season upon us, parts of Texoma are experiencing firsthand the power outages and debris left behind by the storms rolling through.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 9:09 AM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Milk & Honey Beauty Lounge is a black veteran owned business that has been in Lawton for over a year.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Esports teams from all across Oklahoma came together today to compete in the RGB invitational tournament.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Legalization could affect everything from criminal records to state funding and several organizations are weighing the pros and cons.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:51 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Comanche Nation’s Prevention and recovery program has been helping its residents get through their sobriety journey with art.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater and Destany Fuller
Kids had several stations they could use such as parachute, scooter and wheelchair races, and a throwing game.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 4:49 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Lawton rap artist Kane Kuhtti wants to promote change and unity with police through her latest music video.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 12:42 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Dayspring Community Church partnered with LPS Saturday morning to host their 2nd Brave Hearted Special Needs sports camp.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 12:42 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
With recreational marijuana going up for a vote in March, people are concerned with the potency of marijuana.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
The Lawton Enhancement Trust Authority is asking the community to donate to help them update Shepler Park.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
LATS officials are still trying to figure out where to put a new transit center after people living in Lawton disapproved of the other locations they’ve suggested.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
State Question Number 820 has people weighing the pros and cons of recreational marijuana use.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 8:29 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Lawton native Mackenzie Mims graduated from MacArthur High School in 2018 and then went on to attend Langston University.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 7:25 PM CST
|By Amaya Ward and Marilyn Cater
They had 13 tables filled with homemade candies, cakes and other sweet treats.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 7:12 PM CST
|By Amaya Ward and Marilyn Cater
They received an outpour of donations from members of Comanche county and surrounding areas.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 11:18 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Keikukan Dojo hosted a kickathon in honor of 3-year-old Beckham who is fighting cancer.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 5:55 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater and Jarred Burk
Michael Forrest of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity joined us in studio to talk about what their group does for the community.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 5:57 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
In celebration of Black History Month, we continue to highlight leaders and figures within our community.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 3:49 PM CST
|By Jarred Burk and Marilyn Cater
Officials say the driver overcorrected after hitting the ice, hit the curb and then rolled.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
In February of 2006, Gene Brown was elected Mayor of Duncan, making him the city’s first black mayor.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 1:09 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Antiques by Helen has been a part of Lawton for over 40 years but now it’s time to say goodbye.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 11:27 AM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Fort Sill said the reopening of the Bentley Gate on Sheridan Road will reopen Sunday, February 5th, at 7 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Many people are experiencing the impact of high natural gas prices.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:22 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
People across the country are reacting to the violence displayed on body cam footage from the murder of Tyre Nichols. Lawton’s NAACP President said no one should have to experience this kind of treatment from those that should be protecting them.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
While experts recommend staying off the roads during these cold temperatures, not everyone can guarantee a day of working from home, so it’s important we remember what to do when driving.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:56 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater and Destany Fuller
The event was a challenge between the three high schools and each person who donated blood got the chance to vote for their favorite school.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Teen Court of Lawton is 1 of 21 organizations chosen as finalists for the Oklahoma Non-profit Excellence award.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:59 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Two Lawton artists working with TMOG were invited to perform in Arizona during some of the Super Bowl performances.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Richard McLaughlin purchased a business along Sheridan road in 2003, but when he sold it a few months ago, the process wasn’t over.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
The City of Lawton is providing a higher level of training for their employees seeking an entry-level CDL after federal rules for CDLs were amended last year.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:24 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Grief Share is a support group that helps those struggling with the loss of a loved one, they kick off their 13-week session with the “Loss of a Spouse” seminar.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Fort Sill officials said the delay is to ensure all safety and inspection standards are met before the gate is used in daily operations.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:08 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
The job fair is held four times a year to connect people with Stephens county employers.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:39 PM CST
|By Marilyn Cater
Rodrick introduced the 7News team to 4-month-old, American Staffordshire Terrier.
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