Tricia Sloma
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Tricia Sloma is an Emmy award-winning co-anchor of 16 Morning News Now with over 30 years of experience in broadcasting.
Sloma was named the 2020 Journalist of the Year from the Indiana Society of Professional Journalists for “Never Again: Preventing Bus Stop Tragedies.” These extensive reports by Sloma and her team at WNDU led to important changes in school bus safety laws in Indiana.
Sloma’s “Never Again” reports earned a coveted Edward R. Murrow Award and National Association of Broadcasters Service to America Award. The Indiana Broadcasters Association presented WNDU with a Cardinal Community Service Award and Spectrum Award. The series was nominated for an Emmy in 2019.
WNDU hired Sloma in 1993 as a reporter and shortly after, she became the anchor of WNDU’s morning show, a position she still holds to this day. A seven-time Emmy nominee, Sloma won the Emmy for current affairs programming in 2018 for an in-depth report on child abuse.
Her television career began as a production assistant and reporter for the nationally syndicated agricultural news program, AgDay. The show is produced by WNDU-TV.
Sloma is passionate about helping children succeed. She hosts a weekly segment on WNDU that helps place foster children with adoptive families. Education and health stories are also her frequent assignments.
Tricia and her husband Tom have two grown daughters. Gardening, travel, art and outdoor activities are Sloma’s favorite hobbies.
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Conner is an easy-going kid looking for a family through the Indiana Adoption Program.
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Since 2017, the stadium’s video board has been like the 12th man — energizing the crowd and giving the team that extra spark.
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The ups and downs of life can be compared to a roller coaster, and that’s just fine for Halie. She loves the thrill of amusement park rides.
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It's a big thrill for Notre Dame alumni in the region who are eager to welcome the Irish.
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Before the Irish hit the road to Raleigh, our own Tricia Sloma caught up with the Notre Dame Leprechaun, Ryan Coury from Phoenix, Ariz.
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We first told you about 9-year-old Zhane in December, and the team at Indiana Adoption Program wants us to share his story again.
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The golf outing, which is set for next Monday at Knollwood Country Club, helps the YWCA fund local programs.
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Our own Tricia Sloma got to check out the new food items for sale at the concession stands from the senior executive chef inside Notre Dame Stadium!
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Led by Dr. Reginald McDonald, AOB is looking forward to performing inside Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday.
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600 golden yellow mums were delivered to Notre Dame Stadium and planted this week.
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Katlynn is in the 11th grade, loves sports, and wants to be a doctor one day. She is looking for a family through the Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange.
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Working with several vendors from the Emerald Isle, fans can now shop the Irish Heritage Collection on the second floor of the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore.
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Indiana Adoption Program wanted us to share her story again in hopes that someone will step forward to help.
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The walk will take place at the Argos Community Park on Walnut Street this Saturday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m.
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Our own Tricia Sloma spoke to Joe Holloway ahead of the district's first day on Monday.
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16 News Now stopped by to see how the retail team is getting ready for the season.
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The fan experience is something Notre Dame prioritizes. Just ask Molly Di Carlo, the assistant director of marketing and experience at Notre Dame.
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Students at Elkhart Community Schools were welcomed back to the classroom Thursday morning.
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We first shared Matthew’s story in February. Grant Me Hope asked us to share his story again in hopes that someone will consider opening their heart and home to Matthew.
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Our own Tricia Sloma recently sat down with Dr. Jerry Thacker, who is in his 18th year as superintendent of the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation.
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Our own Tricia Sloma spoke with Superintendent Dr. Theodore Stevens ahead of the first day of school this upcoming Wednesday.
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Our own Tricia Sloma spoke with Superintendent Byron Sanders ahead of the first day of classes Thursday.
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Our own Tricia Sloma caught up with Ned Speicher as students made their way back to the classroom Wednesday.
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The John Glenn School Corporation welcomed back close to 2,000 students on Wednesday for their first day of school!
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Carolyn is 17. We’ve shown her story a couple of times now, but it’s even more important to share it again because she will soon age out of the foster care system.
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We first aired Zack’s story in February, but Grant Me Hope asked us to share his story again because he’s still waiting for a family to adopt him.
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Ethan is a 14-year-old foster kid who is looking for a family through the Indiana Adoption Program.
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Operation: Quiet Comfort sends between 20 to 40 boxes a month from its location in Plymouth.
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Carmine has been in foster care for the past five years and is looking for a family through the Indiana Adoption Program.
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For the next few days, you’re invited to “Embrace the Pace” in a town known for its food, shopping, and relaxed atmosphere.
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The organization known for collecting cans of food is now collecting pens and paper to help school kids in Middlebury.
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You can watch Tricia’s full interview with Rep. Yakym in the video attached to this story.
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11-year-old Isa is looking for a forever family through the Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange.
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There are over 470 kids enrolled in the First Tee program in South Bend.
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13-year-old Adonis is a quick-witted teen looking for a family through the Indiana Adoption Program.
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Keegan Connor, 16, represented South Bend just last week in the Miss Indiana Teen Pageant. Out of 67 talented girls, Keegan was given top honors.
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Gabe is a fun-loving kid who likes to goof around with his friends.
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The Applied Skills class at Plymouth High School will be using the grant money for weekly field trips to Magical Meadows, a therapeutic riding facility in Warsaw.
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Daniel is a 15-year-old foster kid looking for a family who will give him a stable home.
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Serenity has been waiting for a new family for the past seven years.
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Run by Goodwill, the free high school helps people over 18 finish their Indiana Core 40 diplomas.
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Grant Me Hope sent us the story of a foster teen from Michigan who is looking to find a family before she ages out of foster care.
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So much has changed for three sisters we met with in 2020 who now have a forever home.
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If you’ve ever considered adopting from foster care, we hope you’ll take a moment to think of Tyina from Michigan.
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Work has started on a new overpass at a dangerous rail crossing on U.S. 31 after a teenager was killed when his school bus was hit by a truck.
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Levy is an 11-year-old Indiana foster kid who we featured just last summer. He wanted to be interviewed again because he really wants to find a family who will keep him.
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Aiden is a 14-year-old athlete who loves baseball, football, and boxing. He is looking for a family through the Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange.
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It’s in memory of 13-year-old Owen Abbott, who died at the rail crossing in December 2018.
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Donny is an ambitious kid who dreams of going to college one day. He is looking for a family through the Indiana Adoption Program.
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Martin’s Super Markets has awarded $1,000 to St. Jude's Catholic School for its snack cart program, which helps kids with disabilities learn social, business, and culinary skills.
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