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.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Maria Catanzarite
Two officers helped save three people while a third officer worked meticulously to identify a cold case suspect.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The park is proposed to be built on county-owned property off Anderson and Beech Roads.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 2:52 PM EDT
|By Melissa Stephens and Maria Catanzarite
More than 100 employees from Elkhart Products went on strike Monday morning.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Indiana State Police are offering additional words of caution to drivers after a pair of Tuesday crashes happened in work zones -- at the same mile marker.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 7:57 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Crouch intends to take the feedback to state legislators for policy consideration and also hopes to continue to finetune the Stellar Communities grant-funding program.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 7:10 PM EDT
|By 16 News Now and Maria Catanzarite
A historic house in South Bend will be on the move this upcoming Thursday, Sept. 15.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:59 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Douglas Road reopened on Tuesday, between Twyckenham and S.R. 23.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The proposed location is on 4.3 acres off Bremen Highway - across from Meijer and next to Taco Bell.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:42 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
City officials said drivers can expect a tighter turn radius at certain intersections.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Commissioner Derek Dieter issued a press release prior to Tuesday's vote about his election as new board president.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Judge Graham Polando set the teen’s waiver hearing for mid-September, when the court will consider whether or not evidence is sufficient for the 14-year-old to be charged as an adult.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 7:11 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Stabenow visited Riverwood Center on Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 10:06 PM EDT
|By 16 News Now and Maria Catanzarite
The bicyclist—identified as Father Jan Klimczyk, 67, of South Bend—was riding westbound when he was struck by a vehicle.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Joseph Newgent is accused of shooting and killing Phil Honer and Rainie Best.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The non-profit Impact International Ministries has been resurrected to continue the legacy of late Rep. Jackie Walorski.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite and 16 News Now
The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the court has found Anthony Hutchens competent to stand trial after all following doctors’ reports.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT
|By 16 News Now, Mark Peterson, Jack Springgate, Samantha Albert, Maria Catanzarite and Monica Murphy
Many said their last goodbyes on Thursday to Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski at her funeral and burial services.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Carter King was recently diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The House is expected to vote on Friday.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Police said newer Kia and Hyundai models have been stolen without the use of keys.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 6:26 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The races will take place Saturday, September 3rd at Central Park.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Viticulture Field Day has been happening for over 30 years now.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 5:22 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Two men from the Elkhart Area Marines will travel to Estonia to deliver the toys to Ukrainian refugees.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 3:30 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press and Maria Catanzarite
The proposal would allow exceptions to the ban, such as in cases of rape, incest or to protect a woman’s life.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Several residents have mobility issues, are ill, or require oxygen.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 7:32 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Owner Bill Sutton announced his retirement after 46 years of business.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2022 at 10:57 PM EDT
|By 16 News Now and Maria Catanzarite
Neighbors are hoping safety improvements will be made to an intersection that’s seen two serious crashes in the last two weeks.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The ad campaign features several billboards stationed between South Bend and Portage that show picturesque destinations in LaPorte County.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
After Michigan voters approved a 2018 ballot proposal, redistricting power shifted from state lawmakers to the 13-member MICRC.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
At least four armed robberies are linked to a suspect - or suspects - preying on dating app users.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 5:14 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
USPS and St. Joseph County touted the benefits packages for working at those respective entities.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Pro-life supporters praised the Supreme Court's overturning Roe v. Wade while pro-choice advocates said they are fighting for women's right to their own health.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The proposal would allow families devastated by fentanyl to hold countries financially accountable for failing to stop cartels and traffickers.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Harold Welter signs off a storied career at WKVI-FM to work full-time helping teachers who serve underprivileged students.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 12:31 AM EDT
|By 16 News Now, Monica Murphy and Maria Catanzarite
No arrests have been made, however, the county anticipates to release more information on this investigation over the next 1-3 days.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 4:19 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Isaac Hunt said good parenting can go a long way in terms of reducing city violence.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The late Monday storms took down power lines and massive trees.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 5:42 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The Lifetime TV series is renovating the home of a Michigan City veteran.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The workshops continue Wednesday and Thursday evening.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Local doctors say the prevalence of at-home tests means public data on cases isn't wholly accurate.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Now almost 11 pounds, Audrey Mead weighed nearly 11 ounces when she was born on Thanksgiving.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 1:59 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite and 16 News Now
A man who was found guilty in April in connection to the accidental shooting death of his son back in June 2020 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 9:22 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
A 19-year-old man is dead and six others are hurt after a Monday shooting in Benton Harbor.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Your kids might be coming to you with questions in the wake of the mass shooting at an elementary school on Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Approximately 1,250 households have had lead service lines replaced.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
The White House said the imported shipment will be divided among hospitals, pharmacies, and doctors’ offices.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
Dan Eidem plays the piano at St. Joseph Medical Center and Memorial Hospital every week.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 3:25 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
A jury found Ashley Humphrey guilty of strangling and battering a disabled Marshall County man.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
COVID-19 cases are on the rise once again across the country, including right here in Michiana.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 5:12 PM EDT
|By Maria Catanzarite
A GoFundMe for the family indicates the Qasem brothers were students at St. Joseph High School in South Bend.
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