Destany Fuller
Multimedia Journalist

Destany Fuller was born and raised in Irving, Texas. She attended Texas State University, where she graduated with a degree in Electronic Media in 2021.
During her time at Texas State, she was a news and sports reporter for the campus newspaper, The University Star, as well as a reporter/anchor for the campus newscast, Bobcat Update.
Since graduating, she's worked as a journalist for the website WeINSPIRE and for the Princeton Herald as a freelance sports reporter.
In her free time, Destany enjoys cooking. shopping and spending time with her friends and family. She has a passion for sports and enjoys playing them, specifically soccer and volleyball.
If you have story ideas, you can reach her at destany.fuller@kswo.com.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 2:23 AM CST
|By Destany Fuller
Marines, Veterans and Members of Pfc. Taylor’s family proudly gathered in his hometown of Carnegie for the service, despite never meeting him.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 12:55 AM CST
|By Destany Fuller
Private First Class Robert Taylor returned home to Oklahoma nearly 82 years after his death.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 6:31 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
Several students were sent to the hospital after the accident, and parents said they weren’t notified until hours after it happened.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 11:07 PM CST
|By Anthony Winn and Destany Fuller
The two organizations wrapped toys and presents donated by different organizations, including churches in the Lawton area.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 10:49 PM CST
|By Anthony Winn and Destany Fuller
The husband and father was killed in a reckless driving accident. He worked as construction worker for the City of Lawton.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 9:18 PM CST
|By Anthony Winn and Destany Fuller
Howard Cotner's friends and family were present Saturday to unveil a sign commemorating a highway named in his honor.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 11:50 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
38-year-old Charles Raymond French was charged with production and possession of child pornography back in October.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 12:50 PM CST
|By Seth Marsicano, Destany Fuller and Justin Allen Rose
The idea behind the refinery coming to Lawton first came up in August of 2022 under the name “Blue Braveheart Project”.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 12:08 PM CST
|By Justin Allen Rose, Seth Marsicano and Destany Fuller
Westwin Elements founder and CEO, KaLeigh Long, recently spoke to KSWO about what drove her to bring the very first nickel and cobalt refinery to the United States. Potential environmental and health impacts, have caused citizens to grow concerned.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 6:28 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
The feature allows users to share their name, phone number, email and even photos.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 5:01 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller, Tarra Bates and Justin Allen Rose
It is time for Wednesdays with Fort Sill and we talked about all things Christmas as we visit with the Deputy Director for Public Relations for Fort Sill and the Fires Center of Excellence, Keith Pannell.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:21 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller and Cole Brumbelow
A Lawton thrift shop did its part to help the less fortunate this morning, by leaving free coats on a rack outside of the store for those in need.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:24 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
The north side of C Avenue is thinning over time and some of the city’s principal businesses have closed for good, but there's nothing to replace them.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
Since his death, the family of Noah Presgrove said all they’re looking for now is answers.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 4:39 AM CST
|By Destany Fuller
Investigators say the crash happened after a car failed to yield to the other at a stop sign.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 12:47 AM CST
|By Destany Fuller
Mayor Stan Booker advised citizens to share companionship and support to those around us this holiday -- ensuring no one feels alone during this season.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 10:05 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
Citizens concerned about the project said they want officials to take a minute to think about what this means for the city.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 10:43 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
The crash happened around 7 a.m. on the H.E Bailey Turnpike, west of Ninnekah.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
|By Anthony Winn and Destany Fuller
The blessing box serves as a community hub for donations of food and other necessities.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 6:38 PM CST
|By Anthony Winn and Destany Fuller
Families and friends were able to fellowship over a hot meal, which included chicken, turkey, dressing, macaroni and other holiday fixings.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 10:38 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
Volunteers spent their Friday night spreading holiday cheer by ringing bells and collecting donations.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 6:28 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
Shelby Lam was selected to play in the ‘Saluting America’s Band Directors’ marching band.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2023 at 7:29 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident happened just before 5 a.m.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2023 at 2:01 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
The accident happened around 4:30 a.m. on the H.E Bailey turnpike, just 8 miles south of Chickasha.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller
For one woman in Wichita Falls, a smart watch notification made the difference between life and disaster.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 6:13 PM CST
|By Destany Fuller and Johnathan Lewis
Incumbent Onreka Johnson, and challenger Sherene L. Williams will go head-to-head for the position following the September 12th election -- where neither candidate secured 50% of the vote.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 5:40 PM CST
|By Justin Allen Rose, Billie Hill and Destany Fuller
Tanya Organ from Lawton Public Library joined 7News anchor Destany Fuller for this edition of Community Conversations to discuss an array of events coming to the library in November.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 4:28 PM CST
|By Billie Hill, Destany Fuller and Cole Brumbelow
The partnership is between the Lawton Board of Realtors, Real Estate Experts and the United Way of Southwest Oklahoma.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 8:10 AM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
The combat veteran shared he was in his car feeling ‘hopeless’ when he picked up the phone.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 4:53 PM CDT
|By Justin Allen Rose, Billie Hill and Destany Fuller
During the conversation, Fort Sill’s remaining Halloween events, their annual Turkey Run, and a Veteran’s Day concert were discussed.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 9:29 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
Campbell's friend, Robert Jeter, said he knew he struggled with mental health, but didn’t know how severe his battle was.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
Those planning to go to Fort Sill's 'Basement of Terror' can expect an authentic experience.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2023 at 8:32 PM CDT
|By Anthony Winn and Destany Fuller
The fundraiser was held to help raise money for the volunteer fire department's everyday necessities.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2023 at 8:18 PM CDT
|By Anthony Winn and Destany Fuller
7News’ Tarra Bates traveled to two more churches expressing the seriousness of getting out and voting.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
The event served as a way to kick off Red Ribbon Week.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Anthony Winn, Tarra Bates and Destany Fuller
Vendors, volunteers and supporters heard all the statistics for those either diagnosed with the disease or Dementia -- along with the number of family and caregivers.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
In a press release Thursday, the bank pledged the money to help fund the university’s banking and finance certification program.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
The suspect can be seen on surveillance video grabbing a charity donation jar from the counter of Mark's Convenience Store.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
The court has spent the past year gathering donations with one goal in mind: giving back.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
Cameron University and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services plan to save lives with their new Naloxone vending machine.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
It’s been four months since that damaging storm hit Lawton back in June, and residents are still dealing with the fallout.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
The driver of the vehicle was admitted to the hospital in critical condition.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2023 at 8:03 PM CDT
|By Anthony Winn and Destany Fuller
7News' Tarra Bates is on a tour of Lawton speaking on the importance of voting.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2023 at 11:30 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
To keep both actors and guests safe, security and EMTs are on-site at the Trail of Fear.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller and Cole Brumbelow
We’ve told you about the outrageous utility bills Duncan Citizens have been faced with and Tuesday night, those citizens made their voices heard at a city council meeting.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller and Cole Brumbelow
Monday is Indigenous People’s Day and Western Oklahoma State College in Altus held a celebration in recognition of the holiday.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2023 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
The crash happened 1.5 miles north of Carnegie on OK-58.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller and Anthony Winn
The game wasn't played in the traditional fashion you may expect.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 8:10 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller
Some residents are seeing bills with tripled rates.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Destany Fuller and Cole Brumbelow
On Saturday, Sept. 30, optometrists across Oklahoma will give back to their communities for Giving Sight Day, which gives them the opportunity to give free eye exams.