Waleed Alamleh
Multimedia Journalist
Waleed Alamleh is a writer and journalist from Chicago’s South Suburbs with a passion for telling your story.
Waleed started as a sports columnist while attending Moraine Valley Community College. That’s where he got his first taste of reporting, and he never looked back. From there, he transferred to Northern Illinois University, majoring in communications with an emphasis in journalism.
While at NIU, he wrote for the student-run newspaper, “The Northern Star” as a sports reporter and daily column writer.
Waleed also interned with WNIJ news, doing broadcast coverage for the radio station in DeKalb, Illinois. He was a part of ‘NIU’s 815 Newscast,’ winning 1st place in “Outstanding Radio Newscast” from the Illinois News Broadcasters Association.
After graduating, Waleed began his career here at 16 News Now as a photojournalist in September 2022, learning the ropes before making the transition to morning reporter by 2023.
In his free time, Waleed likes making sports-related TikToks and checking out the scenery of the Michiana area.
The precipitation didn’t start until a little after four, and came in waves, with light rain hitting from Michigan City all the way to South Bend
With the help of the community and nearly two years of construction, the center has reopened as a safe outlet for all.
Saturday's performance will feature a bit of jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and cultural dancing.
The animal shelter in South Bend is hosting a holiday bazaar this Saturday, among other things.
With winter on our doorstep, we’ve got some tips to make sure you’re staying safe out in the cold.
Seasonal Depression usually begins in the late Fall and early Winter for some individuals. That's why its important to pick up on the signs and work to get yourself out this feeling.
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday revolving around online shopping, these scams are becoming harder to detect.
It’s the start of one the busiest travel weeks of the year. In fact, it’s expected to be one of the busiest in 18 years, according to the AAA.
This is the third year in a row the garden has hosted its light show, and it’s growing each year.
An investigation is underway after an Amtrak train collided with a truck and a tow truck, leading to a minor derailment on Thursday night.
A special key ceremony was held Thursday at The Fields at Highland for Evelyn Irakoze’s new home.
The Boys and Girls Clubs has partnered with Connect 2 Be The Change, an organization that provides therapy services to help individuals cope with the trauma caused by gun violence.
For some volunteers and donors at the South Bend Medical Foundation, it has become a personal experience.
The Cassopolis RoboRangers received a generous gift from a company that’s investing in the Cassopolis community.
Nonprofits like the Play for Jake Foundation and Bolt for the Heart have had a direct impact in supporting education and assisting in placing lifesaving AEDs in the hand of first responders.
It’s all thanks to the Play for Jake Foundation and Franciscan Health Michigan City, who have been working to fill squad cars with the devices for years.
Members of the Elkhart Environmental Center are helping to educate and encourage people how to be more mindful of what items we use and how to properly recycle this year.
With November being National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, it’s an important time to keep talking and learning about the disease and its effects on people’s livelihoods.
Every branch of the military has a birthday, but it’s a special event for the Marines.
The Jackie Walorski VA Clinic in Mishawaka provides some important resources for our veterans like your typical primary care, a pharmacy, and even help for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Homelessness is an issue that unfortunately does not have an age limit. That's why groups like the Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County (YSB) are trying to help combat it.
An exhibit at The History Museum is undergoing a transformation for the first time in nearly 30 years to showcase the growth and history of African Americans coming to South Bend.
Each year, the group will come together and create donation boxes that will be spread throughout the community.
The goal is to foster a safer and more engaged community, especially for the ones who need it most.
This year, you can be thankful and helpful by giving back to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. And Friday’s Virtual Day of Giving will do just that.
Tuesday's snow led to some serious issues on the road for drivers overnight and into the morning.
When you hear bone-chilling on Halloween, you’re usually thinking scary thoughts. This year across Michiana, bone-chilling refers to the weather because it’s expected to be cold and snowy.
The goal was to simulate a 35-car motor collision happening on the Indiana Toll Road.
Jennifer Ehren’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed with breast cancer over a decade ago, but it put her husband on a path to develop technology that may end up helping more women dealing with the disease.
With the weekend Halloween parties and a Notre Dame home game on top of that, it's important to to get some driving reminders before getting behind the wheel.
A spooky-fun event is making its return back to the Elkhart Environmental Center for the fourth year in a row!
The reaction from many businesses and travelers is simple: it’s about time!
There are over 30 breweries from all around the Michiana area that will have some of their best home made brews on display for the 8th annual Michiana Festival of Beers.
After 18 months of fundraising, an elevator is being added to the Goshen Historical Society’s more than 100-year-old building.
The city of South Bend made the announcement it has received a grant for work with lead prevention and home improvements.
Concerns about smoking at the youth level are not new, but it continues to be a problem in easier ways, especially with many of these e-cigarettes or vapes.
Downtown South Bend's own twist on Oktoberfest is centered around mac and cheese!
The week serves as an important reminder for parents, students, and drivers to be extra cautious on the roads, especially when it's still dark out.
Cornhole is a pretty basic sport to most, but that’s because we don’t have the skills of professional cornhole player Dan Dan Glogouski.
This weekend, you can expect big crowds, longer lines, and some bumper-to-bumper traffic for Notre Dame’s big matchup with the University of Southern California on Saturday.
Friday is a day all horror fans have been waiting for, because there's a Friday the 13th in October for the first time since 2017!
Wednesday is National Stop Bullying Day, an important campaign that started back in 2009 but is still very prevalent today.
The pottery shop is helping families in the area create some beautiful traditions of painting ceramic sugar skulls and frames for an ofrenda or alter.
The goal is to educate everyone on simple, but important actions to ensure the safest possible scenarios.
The family-fun event features a garden that is overrun with supervillains!
The library is back and better than ever with a newly-revamped kids and teen area!
Eight local artists are having their work showcased all month long at the South Bend Civic Theatre.
Whether you're picking one of the thousands of pumpkins or taking a hay ride around the grounds, there's plenty of ways to get into the fall spirit at Thistleberry Farm.
Niles Scream Park has built a reputation of being one of the scariest places in the Michiana area. And this year, the park is celebrating its 50th consecutive year of scaring the "yell" out of people!
16 Morning News Now checked some of the fun on Friday morning!
