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.
Tuesday marks one month since 7-year-old Chrisyah Stephens was shot and killed in a drive-by.
The annual Race to Save Lives and Walk of Hope is taking place virtually. It raises money for suicide prevention and awareness.
Scott Leeper, of Mishawaka, created a Facebook group called Vets Mentoring Vets and the fee-based website Alpha Lima Charlie.
The property belongs to a Niles veterinarian, according to the Bertrand Township Hall and a neighbor who witnessed Animal Control respond.
Some neighbors wished the developer of Hope Avenue Homes would have sought their input before committing to the project.
Ben Domonkos at LaSalle Elementary in Mishawaka received the national honor from Whole Brain Teaching.
Catherine Minix was found dead outside in the 900 block of Fairview Avenue on Sunday.
Bethel University and IU South Bend experts think the pandemic could be inspiring students to become teachers.
Police haven't made any arrests in the shooting death of 23-year-old Delaney Crosby.
Additional free coronavirus testing sites are now in Elkhart, Kosciusko, and Berrien Counties.
The Community Campus advisory Coalition met virtually on Tuesday to update South Bend Common Council officials about their efforts to reduce coronavirus spread on their respective campuses.
This season, St. Joseph County residents who want their leaves collected will have to pay for the service.
The Knox superintendent confirms several people in the district have tested positive for coronavirus, adding they continue to work closely with health officials for contact tracing and quarantine protocol.
Growing Kids Learning Centers and Starz Academy have created stringent health and safety protocol during the pandemic.
16 News Now is looking into how athletes, students, and man's best friend should stay safe on extremely hot days.
The program is designed for working families with children that are eLearning.
An historically relevant home is moved on wheels to make room for a new housing development near Eddy Street.
The University of Notre Dame announced 75 new cases on Wednesday.
New Carlisle Police Officer Jess Fisher helped save a man from a burning SUV on Saturday.
Nonprofits in Elkhart County are partnering to help families with childcare for students attending schools with hybrid learning models.
Goshen Community Schools kicks off the school year virtually and will start in-person classes on August 17th.
Oliver died Friday. His wife, Jana, is still recovering in the hospital from COVID-19.