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
- Trial begins for teen accused of planning school shooting in Fulton County
- Jury trial continues for teen accused of planning school shooting in Rochester
- Parents react to back to school plans
- School bus driver shortage affecting Michiana school districts
- Sub-orbital spaceflight creates more opportunity for space exploration
- Michiana family asking community for help to treat son with rare genetic disorder
- Coloma community schools release fall semester plan
- Federal judge rules Royal Caribbean not responsible for death of Granger toddler
- Child tax credit to hit bank accounts this week
- St. Joseph County 4-H Fair welcomes back fairgoers for the first time since the pandemic
- Gas shortage not an issue in Michiana ahead of July 4 weekend
- Teenager dead after apparent accidental shooting in Edwardsburg
- Niles renaissance fair is back at Plym Park
- New tiny houses in South Bend promotes sustainable living
- Performers given platform at South Bend Fringe Festival
- Parents react to alleged threats made at South Bend Schools
- Made in Michiana: BGB Designs
- Community comes together for fundraiser for Giuliana Mendez
- Notre Dame fans anticipate the start of football season
- South Bend outreach program to help reduce lead poisoning
- Activists opposed IEC expansion call projects economics flawed
- 3-year plan to improve South Bend roads starts Monday
- New seafood restaurant in downtown South Bend now open
- Update on the revised use of force policy
- South Bend Record Show back for another year amid pandemic
- Local non-profit helping pet families feed furry friends
- What to do in an active shooter situation
- Michigan businesses not ready for another lockdown
- 4/20 "Afroman" concert still planned at M40 Speedway
- Goshen memorial honoring local lives lost from COVID-19
- Elkhart walk-in vaccine clinic helping more residents get vaccinated
- Gov. Whitmer makes recommendations as COVID-19 cases rise
- Local businesses struggle to find employees
- Local church welcomes back congregation for Easter
- Bike giveaway happening today in Plymouth
- Local butcher shop preparing for holiday rush
- 2021 season underway at Round Barn Theatre
- IUSB professor creates sculpture for Bloomington campus
- Over 150 cars on display at South Bend auto show
- More artistic installations planned throughout South Bend
- How to book vaccination appointment as Indiana expands eligibility
- Some patients with cosmetic fillers experience side-effects after COVID-19 vaccine
- How to identify seasonal allergy and COVID-19 symptoms
- South Bend Cubs host fifth annual Polar Plunge
- First annual youth vendor and talent show at Howard Park
- Coloma Elementary School adds book vending machine to promote literacy
- Vaccination clinic held for Penn Harris Madison school employees
- Non-profit organization empowering young girls through mentorship
- What causes maskne and how to prevent it
- What you need to know when adopting a pet from an animal shelter
- Locked in Solidarity event to bring awareness to an important cause
- SJHS to add respite rooms in hospital for frontline healthcare workers
- Michiana experiencing fewer flu cases
- How important is cleaning your car during winter months
- How to keep the relationship alive this Valentine's Day
- Antiques at the South Bend farmers market
- How to protect yourself from romance scams
- Don't let finances ruin your relationship
- What to do to burn off Super Bowl snacks
- Michiana bar working to keep customers safe ahead of big game
- First female to officiate Super Bowl makes history
- Tips to maintain a healthy heart
- Safety recommendations for Super Bowl gatherings
- Comic book convention comes to South Bend
- Local Michiana bakery celebrating paczki season early
- Vigil planned for teen killed in Central Park in Mishawaka
- Volunteers needed for Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine trial
- Michiana Social Justice Coalition to hold virtual event today
- Granger Community Church to hold annual food drop today
- Vice President Kamala Harris inspiring girls across Michiana
- How President Biden plans to tackle first days in office
- Annual dinner goes virtual to discuss issues in Michiana
- Non-profit organization continues to help homeowners during pandemic
- Health benefits of the 'dry January' challenge
- Annual ice festival continues in Niles with changes due to COVID-19
- New soccer-focused private high school to open in Mishawaka
- Mishawaka gym teaching women self-defense class
- How much money will the lottery winner take home
- Local experts react to chaos on Capitol Hill
- How to avoid winter fires