I was raised in a northern suburb of Chicago, and now find it bittersweet that I help cover the towns and counties in and around the one I grew up in. I miss the area so very much, every day. In 2013, I moved to the Indianapolis area after graduating from Indiana University-Bloomington in May 2013. I grew up watching mainstream media play a major role in my father's nearly 20-year career as a sports medicine professional in the NFL. I knew before heading off to IU I was going to study journalism and communication.
I had two incredible internship opportunities I took full advantage of before my senior year- Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee/Communications team member (Dec. 2011 to Feb. 2012), and WBBM CBS Chicago newsroom intern (June to Aug. 2012). I learned and experienced more than I thought I would before graduation, and knew my passion for building a relationship with others and hearing their stories was something I had to continue to feed. Flash forward to graduation, I wasn't going to put my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism to waste, as I accepted and started an Associate Producer job at WRTV Indianapolis in June 2013. But I wanted much more than that- I wanted to be the person choosing and reporting content. That's when I applied for a digital reporter role at Gannett's The Star Press in Muncie, Ind. As the company's Trends and Social Scene Reporter, I brought daily events, trends, and feel-good stories to Muncie and Delaware County community members. The creative freedom and fun I felt each day was immeasurable. But with the responsibility of a newspaper in addition to a website comes challenges, as this world is going digital. I had to look elsewhere, and told myself the next and only step for me in news (and my journalism interests) was everything digital- web, apps, social media sites, and daily email alerts. That's where the news is, every minute of every day. Here I am at Patch!
I've already made my husband (Anthony), family, and friends download the app and subscribe to my newsletter. I have to make sure they stay in the loop 24/7. Anthony and I were married on Dec. 16, 2017 and we moved into our home in a north suburb of Indianapolis during June 2017. Fun fact; my husband, myself and our puppy all have December birthdays, so December and the Christmas season are our absolute favorite time of the year and the reason why we chose a December wedding date (which is also my husband's birthday).
I couldn't be more excited or fortunate to be living in one of my Patch cities, (Fishers), but during the three years prior, I had an Indianapolis zip code. I've worked in downtown Indy, and spend multiple days or evenings a week in Carmel.
Whether working, always decorating and cleaning the house, taking care of our Siberian Husky puppy "Bane," going to weddings (we're at that age where so many friends and young family members are getting married), hanging out with family and friends, baking, taking Orangetheory Fitness classes, watching or attending football or basketball games, or taking in as many new restaurants as I can, I'm always on the go. I enjoy trying (and hearing) new things and points of views.
These cities, people, and places north of Indianapolis have my full attention and heart for years to come, and I enjoy hearing why others may feel the same.
Garrett C. Kowalczyk, 27, of Lake in the Hills, was arrested Friday after police accused him of threatening officers in this area.
Firefighter's sister said her brother was called names and was removed from the emergency paging system, according to reports.
In addition to the three upcoming hiring events, Six Flags said interviews will be offered every day starting March 25.
Teacher is due back in court on Friday, Feb. 15.
Robert J. Libricz will have to register as a lifetime sex offender once released from custody, according to state's attorney's office.
Officers said according to investigation, the man wasn't wearing a personal flotation device and the current was "swift."
The sooner you get vaccinated the better, as the number of flu-related deaths continues to increase across Indiana, the CDC reports. inc
The sheriff's department said people should use caution or avoid those areas.
Patch helps you prepare for the big day on Feb. 9.
Indianapolis Animal Care & Control has removed all adoption fees as they said the shelter is in 'desperate for continued community support.'
Here's when tickets go on sale for the 2019 season.
Each Friday, the Kendall County Sheriff's Office asks for help locating a wanted fugitive. This week's fugitive is a man wanted for this.
Randy Pierson was on the Stearns County, Minnesota Most Wanted List in 2017, and recent lists.
Plus, see the detailed example of why IMPD said you shouldn't drive through flooded roadways.
According to a report, show's EP Danny Strong said he cried when he heard about actor's recently reported Chicago attack.
According to the sheriff's department, the inmate's attempt to escape the facility caused "extensive damage" to the ceiling.
A Loyola burn surgeon warned people about the challenge that's been seen across social media.
According to reports, police said man gave them a reason for why he broke in the famous musician's Bloomington home.
According to report, Gov. Pritzker wants to sign a bill into law before Feb. 20 budget plan comes out.
Car was stolen after it was left unlocked and running outside an Orchard Road business, according to police.
