Jonathan Bailey, Multimedia Journalist
Jonathan Bailey joined the ABC57 news team in November 2018. He is excited to launch his reporting career in Michiana!
He is from Birmingham, AL and graduated from Samford University with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
He began his career as a photojournalist in Birmingham where he covered some Alabama’s biggest stories, including the resignation of former governor, Robert Bentley. Jonathan’s journey then took him to Memphis, TN in December of 2017. While there he was tasked with traveling back to Alabama to gather interviews in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma for coverage of the 50th anniversary of MLK’s death.
In his down time he enjoys watching reruns of [scrubs], playing sports, karaoke, and making people laugh.
You can reach him on Facebook, or via email for news tips and story ideas.
Articles by Jonathan Bailey
- A COVID vaccine could be coming to Michiana soon
- Michiana prepares for Thanksgiving during a pandemic
- St. Joseph County Health Officials hope new recommendations will slow COVID spread
- Michigan churches allowed to stay open during shutdown
- Cass County reacts to Michigan shutdown
- Fulton County business owners concerned about possible limitations on dine-in customers
- ABC57 investigates: Misrepresented Medicine
- Tight race between Derek Dieter and Oliver Davis for commissioner's seat
- Potawatomi Zoo's 'Zoo Boo' ends Friday
- School City of Mishawaka to reduce school hours
- St. Joseph County District 2 Commissioners race heating up
- South Bend residents react to Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation
- Vigil held for shooting victims at Waterford Glen Apartments
- South Bend Police unveils new support team to help officer wellness
- Granger girls donate hair to charity
- Elkhart unveils proposals for Hively Avenue overpass
- Concerns growing over access to COVID testing
- Mishawaka Education Foundation hosts "drive thru" gala
- St. Joseph County Health Department recommends places of worship have virtual only services until March 2021
- Indigenous People's Day celebration held in South Bend
- St. Joseph County District 2 county commission candidates participate in online forum
- 4 year old cancer survivor's wish for camper granted
- Forum held for St. Joseph County Commission District 3 candidates
- Forum held for Elkhart Community Schools Board candidates
- South Bend Common Council approves community policing review board
- Dr. Lydia Mertz talks masks, schools, retirement
- Penn Harris Madison Board makes adjustments to elementary teaching model
- Plymouth High School Football shut down for two weeks due to COVID
- SBCSC Board approves return to in-person instruction
- SBCSC Board delays vote to reopen in person learning
- Elkhart city leaders discuss police reform and race relations
- Plymouth cancels annual Downtown Merchants' Trick or Treat
- Family of Danielle Robinson still seeking justice in her murder
- Michigan high school football teams prep for first games of the season
- St. Joseph County Police Department hosts "Pie in the Face" fundraiser for Youth Services Bureau
- South Bend Community seeking support for recreation centers
- Charity ride held in honor of Chrisyah Stephens
- MHSAA reinstates fall sports
- Large church event sparks pandemic safety concerns
- Community members express outrage over proposed funding cuts to South Bend rec centers
- Rally for Jacob Blake held in Downtown South Bend
- Parents weigh in on SB Schools' strategic plan
- Notre Dame students question school's COVID-19 response
- Buttigieg speaks at Democratic National Convention
- Michigan parents push for football to be played in the fall
- Gov. Whitmer speaks at 2020 Democratic National Convention
- Mishawaka man has the gun used in brother's death turned into art
- South Bend Schools adjust to first days of virtual learning
- Emmons Elementary preps for virtual start to school year
- School City of Mishawaka hosts student device distribution
- GoFundMe set up for South Bend firefighter killed in motorcycle accident
- Elkhart County Health Department recommends optional in-person learning
- St. Joseph County Department of Health sets new guidelines for schools to reopen
- Alleged shootout caught on camera in South Bend
- Elkhart County Public Library hosts free drive in movie
- Mishawaka’s summer concert series continues at Central Park
- Parents respond to proposal to resume in person classes at South Bend Schools
- South Bend Community School Corporation proposes three weeks of eLearning to start school year
- KKK flyers found in yards of houses along Crumstown Highway in South Bend
- Indiana beach closures sends more visitors to Michigan beaches
- Beach closures bringing more people to New Buffalo
- St. Joseph County Department of Health supports fines for not wearing a mask
- Indiana to remain at Stage 4.5 of Governor Holcomb's Back on Track plan
- Police appreciation event held in North Liberty
- Website questions if "Fighting Irish" nickname is offensive
- Mishawaka Police warn about dangers of leaving children in hot cars
- Cellphone video allegedly shows children left inside of a car at Mishawaka Walmart
- Niles COVID survivor turns 100
- Lakeville to host Fourth of July fireworks show
- Notre Dame's Black Alumni start petition to end racism on campus
- Elkhart County issues mask mandate as COVID-19 positive cases rise
- Juneteenth rally held in Mishawaka
- 8-year-old Goshen girl survives alleged attempted kidnapping
- Examining police reform in South Bend one year after Eric Logan's death
- What does it mean to "defund the police"?
- Indiana movie theaters set to reopen
- IUSB's Civil Rights Heritage Center hosts town hall for Black Lives Matter
- South Bend Council member speaks up about violent weekend
- Woman who was falsely accused of a hit and run accident speaks up
- SBPD investigating hundreds of shots fired across the city this weekend