Tim Spears, Anchor
Emmy-award winning journalist Tim Spears joined ABC57 Night Team as an evening anchor and investigative reporter in April 2021.
Before settling down in Michiana, Tim was a reporter and fill-in anchor at Spectrum News 1 in Charlotte, NC; a local, 24-hour cable news station. Starting as a business reporter covering the second-largest banking center in the U.S., Tim went on to cover a wide range of issues affecting people in the Carolinas. In 2019, he won an Emmy for, “Carolina in Crisis,” a documentary about the opioid epidemic.
Tim also served as weekend anchor and reporter at the CBS and Fox affiliates in Pittsburg, KS, winning multiple awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters and Missouri Broadcasters Association. It’s the same market he went to college, studying Communication with a Broadcast emphasis at Pittsburg State University, home of the Gorillas. He earned a scholarship for boxing from the Kansas City Golden Gloves, later serving on its board of directors.
Tim started his career as a news director in radio, at KFJX/KDMO in Carthage, MO.
In his free time, Tim is an avid fan of boxing, professional wrestling, and classic movies. Most of his weekends are spent looking for opportunities to volunteer, or explore Michiana’s natural resources. He, his wife, and their goldendoodle live in South Bend.
Articles by Tim Spears
- City councilmember calls for independent review of Elkhart Police Department
- America's relationship with guns impacts national debate on reform
- ABC57 Sound Off: Robocalls and a possible ADA violation
- Elkhart Common Council split on whether to investigate officers involved in wrongful convictions
- Elkhart Police Saga: The Wolverines
- ABC57 Sound Off: Speeding drivers, stopping shooters, and gun reform
- ABC57 Sound Off: Gun Violence, road repairs, and waiting on INDOT
- Montel Williams discusses upcoming season of Military Makeover featuring Michigan City family
- ABC57 Sound Off: Tax assessments, abortion access, and GPS
- ABC57 Sound Off: Parks, bills, and code violations
- Indiana Attorney General defends lawsuit against Black Lives Matter
- Elkhart boxers compete in national qualifier
- Despite progress, veterans still face higher risk of homelessness
- Dash cam video shows moments leading to suspect's death in Marshall County
- Judge considers Elkhart fraud suspect a danger to community, denies leave
- Potawatomi Zoo opens for 2022 season
- Volunteers donate time and dance moves to help The Center for the Homeless
- Chip shortage forces GM to halt production at Indiana factory
- New drug takeback program with United Way of St. Joseph County
- Local "stars" raise money to fight homelessness
- Fast Track: The future of the South Shore Line
- Monday marks 5 years since Abby and Libby were found murdered in Delphi
- ABC57's 'Uprooted' investigation leads to call for action
- South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership gets ready to spend READI funds
- Greenhouse developments to attract jobs, hundreds of millions in investment
- Zoning change makes way for 103-unit development in South Bend
- Professional wrestling takes over Bendix Arena, Saturday
- Rep. Maureen Bauer gives legislative update on controversial bills
- St. Joseph County redistricting fight could soon lead to mediation
- Attorney calls Notre Dame, other universities, "gatekeepers to the American Dream"
- Michigan groups look to make abortion access part of state constitution
- Notre Dame accused of admissions practice benefiting wealthy families, potential donors
- Political scientist says current polarization leads to distrust, abandoning norms
- Elkhart Police see catalytic converter thefts jump more than 500%
- Cancer patient says alleged con man tried selling fake miracle cures
- Indiana health officials wait for Omicron impact, as cases soar
- Following dispute, county commissioner delivers plastic snake to auditor
- Recent shootings spark discussion on stopping gun violence
- Officer accused of sex with a minor has a history of working with teenagers
- eSports Convention Comes to South Bend
- Delta-8 THC grows in popularity, as questions surround legality
- Holiday Heroes: Fremont Youth Foundation Christmas Toy Drive
- Notre Dame offensive coordinator tells players he's staying with Irish
- First look at Brian Kelly's contract with LSU
- St. Joseph County Council retains law firm to litigate new district maps
- South Bend Common Council to discuss "drivers card" for undocumented residents
- St. Joseph County Council considers litigation over redistricting
- Indiana Democrats push for legalization of marijuana, as Michigan sees record profits
- Sen. Mike Braun investigated for potential campaign finance violations
- Benton Harbor residents file class action lawsuit over lead water crisis
- ACLU of Indiana sues law enforcement agencies over traffic stops
- County health official criticizes pushback against vaccine mandate
- South Bend shooting victim Tyler Brown seeing, "miracle" recovery
- City leader calls for stop to, "pandemic" of violence
- Warsaw company fires 65 employees
- Hot mic catches common council members discussing negotiations with South Bend firefighters
- Elkhart man accused of fraud scheme and murder plot
- Oversight committee looking into Benton Harbor water crisis
- Elkhart company tripling in size, adding jobs
- St. Joseph County health officer accuses commissioners of "political theater"
- County prosecutor reflects on end to County Metro Homicide Unit
- Prosecutor reviews hidden camera findings at South Bend Fire Department
- Hidden camera investigation at South Bend Fire Department turned over to county prosecutor
- South Bend opens door to larger developments outside downtown
- New joint committee will address issues in South Bend schools
- South Bend activists disappointed with public input for 2022 budget
- Changes to CMHU could stall homicide investigations in St. Joseph County
- South Bend Mayor explains end to Metro Homicide Unit
- Elkhart chief of police wants lieutenant fired after, "assault upon justice"
- Authorization for the Use of Military Force outlives War in Afghanistan
- City of South Bend prepares to search for new director of Community Police Review Board
- High Crimes: Remembering Rainbow Farm
- Michigan Attorney General calls for expanded voter access, potential end to filibuster
- ABC57 Special Report: Stopping the Hate
- City withholds records amid investigation into South Bend Fire Department
- Sen. Young: Competing with China's economy also about national defense
- City says it's improving safety as State Police investigate South Bend Fire Department
- Vacant South Bend building closer to becoming multi-million dollar development
- Senator calls for reinstatement of suspended teacher who invited anti-abortion speaker to class
- St. Joseph Co. deputy health officer says, “There is some risk,” with new health order