Malaak Khattab, Multimedia Journalist
Malaak Khattab joined the ABC57 News team as a Multimedia Journalist in April 2020 amidst the coronavirus pandemic. She’s excited to continue her career in the Midwest and can’t wait to explore Indiana.
Malaak comes to ABC57 from northern Minnesota, where she served as a Multimedia Journalist at Lakeland News in Bemidji.
Malaak got her start in journalism as an intern for her hometown station KVIA-TV in 2017, an ABC affiliate in El Paso, Texas. After her internship, she worked as a Digital Content Writer for a startup media agency in Dubai.
The Texas native earned her communications degree abroad from one of the top universities in the Arab World.
Malaak is passionate about telling stories and meeting new people. When she’s not working you can find her at a coffee shop, listening to podcasts or shopping.
If you have any coffee shop suggestions, or a story idea or just want to say hi, please feel free to reach out on Facebook, Twitter, or email her at mkhattab@abc57.com.
Articles by Malaak Khattab
- Experts explain how to avoid dog bites involving children this summer
- Boy Scouts of America partners with Notre Dame to support bluebird population
- Annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive returns
- Elkhart school district holding anti-bullying assembly for parents
- South Bend Police Department brings back monthly crime stat meetings
- Celebrations Palace holding spring craft show
- Goshen Salvation Army hosting annual pancake day fundraiser
- Lighthouse Autism Center aims to create a culture of acceptance
- Volunteers help repair homes for community volunteer day
- Maple Syrup Festival is back in Wakarusa
- Local businesses prepare for Notre Dame's Blue-Gold game
- Volunteers dedicating time at Redbud Area Ministries to help community
- Why you should think twice before gifting bunnies for Easter
- State-wide health initiative sparking health conversations through haircuts
- What is E15 gasoline? Experts explain benefits and drawbacks
- Easter candy drop returns to Central Park in Mishawaka
- DTSB hosting annual celebration of spring
- Tolson Center in Elkhart welcomes new leadership with transfer ceremony
- Benton Harbor offers recycling program for bottled water
- Local art show supporting Ukraine relief efforts
- Michiana gym teaches kids confidence through anti-bullying workshop
- Potawatomi Zoo opens for the season
- Elkhart County Humane Society hosting microchip clinic
- Penn high school student-led club organizing hair donation event
- Benton Harbor lead pipe replacement underway
- Mishawaka police has new Drop 2 Stop drop box
- SJHS holds raffle to support NICU families
- Local hospice center honors Pearl Harbor survivor
- Bremen Kiwanis Mom2mom sale returns to Bremen High School
- South Bend Police identify teen shot and killed on Roger Street
- Local Irish dance school to perform at German Township Library for St. Patrick's Day
- Local Michiana church making cards for a cause
- Studebaker Brewing Company holding hops & history beer festival
- High gas prices impacting local transportation business
- How to spot charity scams in times of crisis
- Benton Harbor mayor gives annual state of the city address
- Hall of Heroes comic con returns to Elkhart
- Court continues hearing to determine if Grace Ross murder suspect will be tried as adult
- President Biden delivers first State of the Union address
- Art 4 musical production brings Dr. Seuss characters to life
- Understanding roots of current conflict between Russia and Ukraine
- U.S impacts of a Ukraine invasion
- Niles high school senior publishes book
- Lake Michigan College announces a new tuition free program
- Sandbags being offered across Michiana ahead of potential flooding
- Local businesses preparing for the big game
- Coloma elementary students make Valentine's Day cards for veterans
- Supply chain issue causes flower shortage ahead of Valentine's Day
- Michiana school taking part in statewide driving safety campaign
- St. Patrick's County Park offers outdoor winter activities
- Local ice cream store celebrating eat ice cream for breakfast day
- LaGrange family holds online benefit auction for slain mother of three
- Salvation Army Kroc Center celebrates 10 years in South Bend
- Michiana pharmacies preparing to make free N95 masks available
- How to protect skin against frostbite
- How to keep pets warm during winter season
- 20th annual food drop to distribute over 97,000 pounds of food across Michiana
- Local organization partners with business to deliver goods to people in need
- Blood supply at critically low levels
- Niles annual Hunter Ice Festival brings economic boost to local businesses
- Annual Niles festival continues through the weekend
- 18th annual Hunter Ice Festival kicks off Friday in Niles
- Shooting in South Bend leaves 3 injured
- Holy Cross College offers programs to combat ongoing teacher shortage
- Century Center holds 37th annual Bridal Spectacular on Sunday
- Michiana residents holding candlelight vigil to mark year anniversary of Capitol riots
- How to handle grief during the holidays
- Niles library offers more than just books
- House fire safety tips ahead of holidays
- Two people killed in crash involving semi truck on the Indiana Toll Road
- South Bend Police investigating a two-vehicle crash following exchange of gunfire
- Coloma High School students met with officials on dangers of school threats
- Annual Sign Queen and Friends holiday market underway in Niles
- 5th annual Winter Wonderland Holiday lights at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
- Notre Dame fans react to news of Coach Brian Kelly leaving
- "The Gift of Lights" returns to Potawatomi Zoo
- Local businesses get ready for Small Business Saturday
- Local Christmas tree farms ready for busy holiday season
- ISAA students in Mishawaka to try-out for pro soccer league in Spain
- Tips to drive safely during winter conditions