Anne Lurea

Multi-Media Journalist and Anchor at WSBT-TV (South Bend, IN)

Weekday Evening Anchor at WOLF-TV (Plains, PA)

Weekday evening anchor for WOLF-TV in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre + Reporter for WSBT-TV in South Bend. Have a story idea? Message me! Facebook: Anne Lurea TV.

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Ice Box rink opens with $12 million upgrade

3 weeks ago | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

A major upgrade for the South Bend community ice rinkCity leaders unveiled the expansion of the Ice BoxThe ice rink has welcomed skaters for over 50 years — and now, it's added a third sheet of ice to be an even bigger resource in the city. Mayor James Mueller, council members and ice rink leaders officially cut the ribbon on the updated facility. A total of $12 million has been invested in this project.
Construction of $37 million combined sewer overflow underway in Elkhart

3 weeks ago | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

The City of Elkhart had a major announcement on Tuesday afternoon. The city touted the biggest single infrastructure investment in its history — a 1.7-million-gallon combined sewer overflow storage tank and lift station on the city's southwest side. The $37 million combined sewer storage tank is just phase one of the work being done. City officials are calling it the Oakland project.
FOX56 News Special Report

1 month ago | fox56.com | Anne Lurea

PENNSYVANIA (WOLF) — Among DOGE's targets when it comes to cutting down government waste is Medicaid. For months now, headlines have been sweeping the nation of possible cuts to the program and how much money the Trump administration says has been wasted on Medicaid and other government aid fraud. Anne Lurea digs into the future of the program and how changes to it could affect you. President Donald Trump and members of Congress are weighing cuts to one of the largest U.S. safety-net programs.
22 Investigates: Shocking criminal history for driver in New Prairie baseball team crash

1 month ago | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

WSBT 22 Investigates has uncovered a shocking criminal history of the man accused of recklessly driving and crashing into two mini-buses carrying members of the New Prairie High School baseball team. Police arrested 41-year-old Shawn Akison on Thursday May 8th at the scene of the crash in LaPorte County — after St. Joseph County police say he led them on a chase on State Road 2. The pursuit eventually ended in that crash at US 20 and Fail Road that injured several people.
Doctors warn strokes don't only affect those over 65

1 month ago | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

The symptoms happen quickly and delaying medical treatment can drastically change your outcome -- a stroke. It's a possibility some begin fearing with age — but experts say everyone needs to be aware of the warning signs. While doctors say a typical stroke patient is above 65 with other conditions, like a history of diabetes, high cholesterol or hypertension, a stroke can happen to anyone, anywhere. Like Andrew Nemeth.
22 Investigates: Housing the homeless

Feb 13, 2025 | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

Across the country, the number of people living without homes, on the street or in shelters, continues to rise at an alarming rate. Last year's State of Homelessness report showed a record-high 653,104 experienced homelessness on a single night in January 2023, a more than 12% increase over the previous year. Efforts to improve the situation locally continue in St. Joseph County.
Rep. Bill Huizenga on President Trump's first 100 days in office

Jan 22, 2025 | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

President Donald Trump has been busy in his first few days back in office. Some of his supporters in Congress are discussing their hopes for what will be accomplished over the next few months. Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga (R) calls the President's efforts these last few days, "aggressive."Which Huizenga says is what was expected - and he's got a laundry list of goals he says the administration should be focused on in the coming weeks.
Is Indiana next to legalize marijuana?

Jan 16, 2025 | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

Could Indiana be the next state to legalize marijuana? That's the question many are asking after a press conference held in Indianapolis Wednesday. Several elected leaders from across the state joined the Safe and Regulated Coalition to announce the recently-filed HB 1630, which would regulate marijuana for those 21 years of age and older in Indiana. Legislators behind the bill say, in the state, marijuana would have a similar market to alcohol or tobacco.
Michigan governor gives 'Road Ahead' address at Detroit Auto Show

Jan 15, 2025 | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

TOPICS:MichiganGovernor WhitmerDetroit Auto ShowEconomyAuto industryManufacturing jobsBipartisanInfrastructureThe future of the state of Michigan -- that was the focus at Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 'Road Ahead' Address at the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday. Her message ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration Monday is that she wants to find common ground with the president-elect. Governor Whitmer says that includes a common sense path forward for the state's economy.
Options available to treat back pain

Jan 14, 2025 | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

Suffering from back pain is a common complaintBut when it starts to spread — and stops you from doing the things you love — how do you fix it? Experts say this pain can be debilitating. And that was the case for this patient. The good news, though — she says there's help and you can get it here locally. Amy Nussbaum lives a life not unlike many others — she has a job, a family and she maintains an active lifestyle.