Lydia Nusbaum

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

Law enforcement encourages use of transmitter bracelets to help locate people

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness month and the state’s top law enforcement agency is encouraging the use of electronic bracelets to help locate people.

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Published 5h at 8:59 PM

States continue to abolish straight-ticket voting

Alabama is only one of eight states to currently have it, but fewer states have used it over the years.

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Published November 16, 2018 at 7:14 PM

Alabama sees the lowest infant mortality rate in state’s history

In 2017, there were 102 more babies who survived than in 2016.

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Published November 15, 2018 at 3:47 PM

State leaders want to expand program giving high school students workplace experience

Right now there is only one youth apprenticeship program in Fort Payne. These programs will help Alabamians meet the demand for skilled workers in the state.

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Published November 14, 2018 at 8:42 PM

AL farmers experience more than $200 million in damages after Hurricane Michael

Thousands of farmers are experiencing devastating losses after Hurricane Michael’s winds hit Alabama in October.

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Published November 13, 2018 at 9:18 PM

Veterans express their struggles, experiences after serving

As Americans honor those who sacrificed for their country, veterans continue to speak out on what concerns they have for those who served.

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Published November 12, 2018 at 7:22 PM

State education leaders want more money for classrooms

Teachers juggle a lot during the day including lesson planning and instructing students, and many times they buy their own school supplies as well.

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Published November 8, 2018 at 6:51 PM

Leaders say Gov. Ivey win means unity for Republican agenda

She defeated her opponent Democrat Walt Maddox for the state’s highest office. Gov. Ivey first became governor after former governor Robert Bentley resigned in 2017.

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Published November 7, 2018 at 7:14 PM

Candidates for AL governor give their last pitch to voters

Both gubernatorial candidates flew around Alabama encouraging people to vote cast their vote in the midterm election.

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Published November 5, 2018 at 8:27 PM

2 candidates vying for state’s chief law enforcement position

Alabamians will choose their next Attorney General in less than a week.

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Published November 2, 2018 at 7:20 PM

Both a minister, lawmaker vying for AL Lt. Gov. seat

The position has been vacant since 2017 when former Gov. Robert Bentley resigned and then-Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey took over as the state’s top leader.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published November 1, 2018 at 6:39 PM

Ivey, Maddox battle for state’s highest seat as election nears

Both the republican and democratic candidates for governor have been campaigning around the state.

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Published October 31, 2018 at 6:29 PM

Alabamians will see Amendment 4 on the ballot: Here’s what they need to know

Amendment four would change when the state can have special elections to fill a vacancy in the state legislature. Supporters said it could save Alabama thousands of taxpayer dollars.

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Published October 30, 2018 at 8:44 PM

AL Senior citizens group wants hands-free driving law

Friends said Frances Phelps was a vivacious World War II veteran who served her community until she died in a crash caused by a distracted driver.

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Published October 29, 2018 at 8:33 PM

AL man’s service honored with National Guard promotion

Family and friends are celebrating the promotion of one North Alabama man who served his country for decades.

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Published October 26, 2018 at 7:25 PM

County experts talk more money for roads and bridges

Driving in traffic, running over a pothole or facing road closures.

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Published October 25, 2018 at 7:41 PM

MPS asks lawmakers to repeal act allowing students to transfer to non-failing schools

Montgomery County School Board passed resolution asking lawmakers to repeal an act allowing students in a failing school to transfer to a non-failing school using state tax dollars Tuesday night.

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Published October 24, 2018 at 7:51 PM

Alabamians will vote on Ten Commandments in election

Amendment one said in part it would authorize “the display of the Ten Commandments on state property and property owned or administrated by a public school or public body.”