Blake Parker, Multimedia Journalist
Blake Parker joined ABC57 News in June of 2024 as a NightTeam weekday multimedia journalist.
Born in Austin, Texas, and raised in the nearby city of Georgetown, Blake is far from home but has found another one here in Michiana sharing stories.
Blake graduated from Texas Tech University in May of 2024 where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism with a minor in public relations and strategic communication, and a concentration in communication management.
During her time at Texas Tech, Blake was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, the first Greek-letter fraternity for women. College is also where Blake’s passion for writing developed exponentially.
She volunteered at the College of Media and Communication’s MCTV Newscast, but her love for amplifying voices grew during her internship with KLBK TV, KAMC TV, and Everything Lubbock.
Blake spent much of her youth as a competitive swimmer, so during her free time, you can usually find her in the water, except during these Michiana winters, or listening to her record collection while immersed in a book.
Now fully engaged in Michiana, Blake loves connecting with each unique aspect of this community and the people that make it shine. Don’t hesitate to reach her to suggest a story idea or news tip.
Articles by Blake Parker
- Michiana gearing up for several jam-packed events over weekend
- Community not ready to let go of Mishawaka Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
- Elkhart County Clerk, Chief Deputy Clerk indicted by grand jury for Official Misconduct
- Community at the heart of Marshall County Blueberry Festival day one
- Michiana community heartbroken following deadly shooting during Catholic school Mass
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enchanting the community with engagement
- ‘Rock the Block’ helps raise funds heroes behind the hose
- Hours-long protest follows video of SBPD officer detaining teen
- Community members protest actions of SBPD officer detaining teenage girl
- WATCH: SBPD releases full bodycam video of officer detaining juvenile
- Elkhart County asking public’s help in planning potential park
- Mishawaka Common Council considers prohibiting commercial use of public records
- Last class of Andrew Jackson High School on a mission for 50-year-old time capsule
- SBPD on the hunt for more females in the field
- Benton Harbor takes one step closer to regulating business hours
- St. Joseph County Council holds first reading for bill looking to revise County’s tax abatement ordinance
- South Bend Common Council passes amended police footage fee schedule bill
- Learning nature’s lessons at Elkhart’s 28th EnviroFest
- Community led strategy meeting for South Bend’s West side
- Snipping school supply costs with free haircuts
- Badges creating bonds across Michiana with law enforcement National Night Out 2025
- U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin hosts town hall at Benton Harbor Boys and Girls Club
- DTSB First Fridays bringing hometown feeling with a little bit of country
- New sports bar Manny’s set to open Friday
- City leaders sharing ideas at Indiana Conference of Mayors
- South Bend Mayor Mueller chimes in on proposed fee increase for police recordings
- Proposed fee increase for South Bend police recordings tabled for more discussion
- Second annual South Bend Police Athletic League Track and Field Showcase
- A roaring celebration for South Bend Young Professionals Network two decades in the making
- Three days left, but more to learn at Elkhart County Fair
- Local woman calling out to community to help find rightful home for four urns
- Night of the Stars: ‘Coaches vs Cancer’ annual fundraiser kicks off in Michiana
- Berrien County Parks updated ordinance in effect
- Kamm Island Fest demonstrating Mishawaka growth
- Confusion follows proposal to pay fee for copies of police recordings
- South Bend community letting their inner child shine at VPA’s adult recess
- Pulaski County Historical Society giving history a new home
- Benton Harbor bringing mobile nuisance party ordinance back to the drawing board
- SJC council passes vote on solar property value guarantee agreements
- Indiana HB1275 opens the doors for family-friendly brewery
- Wall-to-wall wonders taking shape with Mural Mania 2025
- How to keep the AC working well amid heat waves
- State audit exposes widespread financial mismanagement in Winona Lake
- Benton Harbor Area Schools hosts public meet and greet with Superintendent Finalists
- Day two of Elkhart Jazz Festival getting folks off their feet
- Juneteenth Celebrations across Michiana
- Gene’s Camera working to reunite owners with forgotten photos
- Kosciusko County Council passed tax abatement 5-1 Thursday
- Hot Rod Power Tour putting Starke County on the map
- Saint Joseph County Council passes bond for new park
- TAXING TIMES: Finding the path to a successful property tax appeal
- D-day rally for vets amid pending VA cuts
- Making a safe splash this summer
- Redesigned bus network changing the travel game in South Bend
- Elkhart City Council takes a step closer to possible new housing
- A breath of fresh air at fifth annual Family Fun Fair
- UPDATE: Victims identified in apparent murder-suicide in La Porte County Sunday
- Firework prices could skyrocket due to tariffs
- South Bend Cubs playing ball all weekend while honoring veterans
- Six sets of twins walk the stage at Buchanan High School graduation
- Riley High School Innovation Fair showcases student problem solving
- UPDATE: Teen victim in Wednesday train collision identified as Mishawaka sophomore
- Community resources host property tax appeal information event
- South Haven council discusses possible lifeguard program
- SBPD honors fallen officers in memorial service
- South Bend Community Police Review Board votes by ballot
- Community support shines on New Prairie amid baseball game venue change
- Commencement ceremonies kick off for local universities
- SBCSC votes to terminate MOU with non-profit providing after-school program
- ‘Rise and Roar’: Prayer vigil held for New Prairie Baseball Team after bus crash
- Chicago celebrates hometown pontiff
- Catholic Theological Seminary reacts to news of new Pope
- Goshen College cuts ribbon for new Center for Nursing and Public Health
- The History Museum providing a walk down memory lane with LOGAN exhibit
- Elkhart City Council passes rental inspection program
- Pedals & Petals: DTSB rolling into spring with May First Fridays
- Holy Cross College announcing incoming on-campus student housing
- Holy Cross College breaks ground on new athletic complex
- Willow’s Walk: Elkhart pre-teen paving the path for future generations
- Indiana River Rescue School shaping heroes in South Bend