Lydia Nusbaum

Political Reporter

Montgomery, AL

Political Reporter Lydia Nusbaum joined WSFA and the Raycom family in June of 2018.

Before moving to Alabama, she spent two years as a reporter, anchor, and producer for KOMU 8 News in Missouri. Lydia reported on the Missouri legislature and the mid-Missouri area. She covered the indictment of former Governor Eric Greitens, President Donald Trump’s two visits to Missouri, and the impact legislation could have on Missourians.

Lydia is a graduate from the University of Missouri with a Convergence Television Reporting major and Political Science minor.

As someone who loves the outdoors, Lydia enjoys spending her time hiking, hammocking or taking a jog.

Recent Articles by Lydia

Alabama House passes ‘born alive’ abortion bill

The House passed a bill 66-18 that would require a physician to use “reasonable care” to save the life of a child who is born alive after an abortion or attempted abortion.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 22, 2019 at 6:24 AM

Alabama Senate passes bill to remove school board elections

The Senate passed a bill 30 to 0 Thursday that would scrap school board member elections and make it an appointed seat.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 17, 2019 at 2:42 PM

Ala. attorney general ready to defend new abortion law in court

The ACLU of Alabama said it, the national ACLU, and Planned Parenthood could file a lawsuit in the next three to four weeks.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 16, 2019 at 6:31 PM

House lawmakers have passed a bill that would make it illegal to pay employees differently based sex and race.

WSFA Staff and Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 16, 2019 at 5:34 AM

More than 230 licenses issued so far to bait deer, hogs

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has started issuing licenses to hunters who want to bait white-tailed deer and feral hogs.