Maria Catanzarite
Multimedia Journalist
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Maria Catanzarite is a reporter and weekend evening anchor. She joined WNDU in August 2014 as a multimedia journalist.
She started in radio, first as a deejay in high school and later freelanced for NPR affiliates in Central New York.
Maria received a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Cornell. Her master’s degree is in Broadcast & Digital Journalism from Syracuse University.
Born and raised in South Bend, Maria is a Riley High School alum. She’s the oldest of five children and loves music, sports, and writing.
Opening up his new business, the One-Two Barber Shop, William Humbles is living his dream—a dream that took 22 years of reflecting behind bars.
The Berrien County Sheriff's Department says the teacher allegedly tried to solicit a minor sometime within the last month.
No one inside the building was injured at the time of the crash.
Scammers are trying to get local businesses to buy vendor booths at markets and craft fairs.
The Starke County Community Foundation gave a $25,000 grant to the Oregon-Davis School Corporation.
Requiring the Covid vaccine falls upon Indiana state health officials.
The family of Aydan Leis say they noticed their once smiling and joke-telling son become despondent last fall.
On Monday, Silver Beach Pizza announced on Facebook it was closed, as the drowning victim was a long-time employee.
An Elkhart business owner caught the scammer trying to trick him on PayPal.
The clinic is cutting hours due to a shortage of veterinarians who are willing to work an overnight schedule.
Police say no charges have been filed at this time in connection to the incident.
Lee Lodyga and his Omnivore Recordings team won 'Best Historical Album' at the 20201 Grammys.
Diamond Trailers and Specialty Vehicles are converting old school buses into mobile shower and laundry facilities for homeless people in New Jersey.
The IHSAA State runners-up are visiting several South Bend schools to inspire students to never give up on their dreams.
Church leaders say it is not morally wrong to take the vaccine, though.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Zain Pixley and his family afford medical bills.
Nix, 29, was found dead in a Florida pond on Saturday.
Board of Public Safety officials are giving the mayor's office 60 days to determine if any policy sections should be revised.
“Scaling Up! South Bend” is a 3-month training program for small-scale manufacturers and makers in the city that are looking to move to a multi-tenant space.
Logan Center is offering two raffles in 2021 as it will not be holding the massive annual luncheon due to pandemic constraints.
Students at South Elementary collected 665 boxes of cereal to help families in need.
Homo died Tuesday at 71 after battling health issues for several years.
Following a hack of a Florida water system, local water treatment plants lay out their safety measures.
Sisters of Charlie Miltenberger say he was the kind of person who'd give the shirt off of his back to help others.
With healthcare workers being at the forefront of the pandemic, they’ve seen countless tragic situations, ranging from healthy people growing dangerously ill to patients dying in hospital rooms without loved ones at their side.
Lacey Pfeiffer was sedated and on a ventilator when her daughter was delivered by C-section on November 21st.
Technically, yes - but there are legal caveats to a vaccine mandate.
The Model Elementary School principal wanted her staff and students to remember why they matter in this world.
Ethan DeNolf proposes modifying the required training hours for obtaining a cosmetology or barber license.
A state bill would allow unlicensed workers to charge for services while still having to abide by the same health and safety guidelines as licensed professionals.
Approximately 87 percent of the student body is pursuing the hybrid model for the rest of the school year.
At least one confirmed case has been reported in eastern Michigan.
Sgt. Wigfall was off-duty at the time when he said he happened to be in the right place at the right time.
A Summer Place resident wants to help her neighbors who have been displaced by the Sunday morning fire.
Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire at Summer Place apartments.
Melinda Weeks is currently serving patients in Phoenix.
Lynn Ware, Jr. has been charged in connection with the death of Laura Wolfe, of Marion, Ill.
The private academy aims to help American and international students elevate their academics and soccer game to the highest levels.
Doctors say Gabe Davey is making a miraculous recovery after he was trapped in a SUV that crashed into a Florida lagoon on Tuesday night.
A person pretending to be the Mishawaka Fire Department is trying to scheme people to donate to a fund for the families of fallen firefighters.
Youth aging out of foster care will be paired with an older adult mentor who will serve as an in-house guide to keep young adults on the right track.
Currently, Oaklawn's children's campus in Mishawaka can't allow visitors due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Mishawaka Police explain how they de-escalate situations and use force, if it is needed.
The Five Star Life headquarters in Elkhart receives a new roof, thanks to contractors and vendors who are donating their labor and materials.
St. Joseph Health System nurse Jenna Early is being recognized by a patient's family for the compassion she showed a man in his final moments.
The Beacon in South Bend is hosting a job fair featuring 13 employers on Thursday, December 10th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To help boost local businesses, Meijer is providing holiday appreciation meals to their employees, which are catered by area restaurants.
The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act allows certain employers to provide some paid leave for Covid-related reasons.
The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office reported at least 10 crashes on Monday.
Photos are free with the donation of one non-perishable food item, which benefits Pantries and Kitchens United for Elkhart County.