Naja Woods, Anchor/Multimedia Journalist

Naja Woods was hired at ABC57 news in 2019 as a producer, but has since taken on the role as a Multimedia journalist in September of 2021.
She was a three sport student-athlete who graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois with a major in Gender and Women’s Studies and a double minor in Journalism and Spanish. She spent her college years interning for her schools’ journalism department while working on an Oral History project that shared her school’s rich history through the lens of alumni. She is also passionate about helping others tell their stories.
The Minneapolis, Minnesota native unfortunately isn’t too fond of the cold and enjoys traveling to warmer climates, soaking up the sun on beaches. If she’s not traveling during her free time, she also enjoys staying active, whether that be playing basketball, tennis, or simply going to the gym. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family and her friends.
She is looking to make a difference in Michiana communities by helping others share their stories. You can email her at [email protected] with any story ideas.
Articles by Naja Woods
- Man arrested in Benton Harbor homicide investigation
- Elkhart officials investigating body found in St. Joseph River
- Man arrested after fatal crash in Kosciusko County
- Women's History Month: Shining a light on local women in STEM
- Single vehicle crash claims two lives in LaPorte County
- St. Joe High School basketball player shares his story after overcoming gun violence
- 7-year-old killed in LaPorte County crash
- Crews respond to large South Bend commercial fire
- African American History Gallery in Benton Harbor continues to uplift community
- A deeper dive into the call for reparations for the black community in South Bend
- Suspect in custody after deadly Elkhart shooting
- Day Two: Trial for teen accused of killing Grace Ross includes video evidence, DNA expert
- Trial begins for teen accused of murdering Grace Ross
- One person dies in single vehicle crash in Mishawaka
- South Bend Police investigating multiple vehicle crash at busy intersection
- Michigan City Police investigating death of child
- Two arrested after attempted homicide in St. Joseph Michigan
- Cass County crash lands truck in a pond
- LaPorte County crash claims the life of Illinois man
- Mishawaka High School Wrestling team wins 3A state championship
- St. Joseph County New Year's Day shooting leaves one injured
- Michiana Crime Stoppers Increases Speedy Reward Payout
- 18-year-old killed in New Year's Eve Crash in Cass County
- St. Joseph County officials debrief on major winter storm over holiday weekend
- Holiday travelers changing up plans ahead of winter storm
- Woman's car stolen with her kids' Christmas presents inside trunk
- Experts recommend adjusting holiday travel plans ahead of winter storm
- Despite easing inflation amid the holidays, some costs remain high
- Local organization holding 21st annual Christmas toy distribution
- More COVID-19, flu cases expected following holiday gatherings
- What does Greene Township's move to John Glenn Schools mean for residents?
- South Bend Schools pass resolution to deannex Greene Township from district
- New South Bend charter school to focus on project-based learning, career paths
- St. Joseph County Police release public records for officer accused of driving drunk, community reacts to arrest
- New allegations express concern for SJC officer accused of driving drunk
- Notre Dame falls to USC 38-27
- Inflation impacting holiday shopping for some this year
- Inflation driving up food assistance need, impacting local organizations
- Officials investigating fatal shooting in Elkhart
- Amid snow, officials urging drivers to be extra cautious around broken stoplights
- South Bend pauses leaf pickup to prep for more snow
- Multiple injured when semi crashes into school bus in Kosciusko County
- Officials investigating school bus crash in Kosciusko County
- St. Joseph County Republicans win big in midterms elections
- Rudy Yakym wins District 2 Congressional seat formerly held by Jackie Walorski
- Three teens killed, two injured Elkhart County crash
- Notre Dame beats No. 4 Clemson 35-14 with punt block for TD
- Minority-owned coffee business launches product in Meijer stores
- Businesses calling for more transparency after violent assault on a downtown employee
- New Barnaby's opens to the public in Mishawaka
- Man charged in deadly shooting of South Bend teenager
- Local officials share Halloween safety tips
- Sleep safety awareness aims to reduce infant mortality in SJC
- MSP investigating two suspicious deaths in Howard Township
- Hoop for Hope basketball game raising awareness for Breast Cancer
- Protests erupt outside all-age drag show put on by LGBTQ Center
- Faith leaders asking state to implement mental health care crisis plan
- Schools, community leaders pushing drug free message ahead of Red Ribbon Week
- Officials investigating fatal shooting in Elkhart
- This week marks one year since Metro Homicide disbanded
- South Bend Hall of Fame celebrates nine new inductees
- Domestic violence survivor shedding light on local resources
- Commission launches investigation into method of processing absentee ballots
- Local volunteers helping with disaster relief in Florida
- Three people killed in crash on Indiana Toll Road
- Michiana volunteers prepare to head to Florida for disaster relief
- Local RV open house draws out hundreds of nationwide dealers
- Freezers at local community centers to provide free frozen meals
- SB School Board approves sale of downtown headquarters building to the city
- More than 100 Union workers on strike at Elkhart Company
- Local abortion clinic staying open to support women despite Indiana’s near-total abortion ban
- Lt. Gov. Crouch holds roundtable discussion on growing rural communities
- Gas prices slowly declining, but average remains over $3.50
- Local police upping traffic patrols for Notre Dame football games
- Community members speak out after 14-year-old is killed in shooting
- Local leader holds community conversation about improving workforce
- Mishawaka 14-year-old dies after gunshot wound
- Indiana tutoring grant program looks to tackle pandemic learning loss
- Ghost bike remembers local priest, serves as warning for drivers
- South Bend offers free construction plans for infill/affordable housing