Ben Schicker, Multimedia Journalist
Ben Schicker joined the ABC57 News team in July 2026 as a multimedia journalist.
Ben was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University, where he majored in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in writing. During his collegiate years, he interned at Mississippi River Radio and worked as a reporter for the "Arrow," a student-ran publication.
Ben came from a CBS affiliate in Idaho where he covered stories ranging from collegiate athletics, fish and game features, local elections, and human-interest stories.
Outside of work, Ben loves playing golf, video games, watching the Cardinals beat the Cubs, and is currently trying to make it to all 30 MLB ballparks.
Ben is excited to be back in the Midwest and is looking forward to meeting new faces throughout Michiana.
Articles by Ben Schicker
- The Northwoods League's newest baseball team: The Dune Coast Quillbacks
- Elkhart County 4H Fair food vendors celebrate 50th year of business
- La Porte community rallies for Sammy Strong Benefit, raising hope for injured deputy
- Backpacks for Berrien hosts their Stuff-a-Bus event, ultimate goal of easing stress on families
- Elkhart County 4H Fair gears up for big acts, even bigger turnouts
- Michigan Republican Primary candidates take on data centers at Cass County Commission meeting
- Scouts BSA Troop 541 of Buchanan celebrates centennial anniversary
- New Buffalo vacationers and residents feel the effects of poor air quality
- Locals have big visions for new skatepark in St. Joseph
- Marshall County Health Department rewarding students at immunization clinic
- Majestic Care of Goshen holds charity garage sale, with proceeds going to 'The Window'
- Food Truck Philanthropy takes over downtown South Bend