Jonathan Bailey, Multimedia Journalist
Jonathan Bailey joined the ABC57 news team in November 2018. He is excited to launch his reporting career in Michiana!
He is from Birmingham, AL and graduated from Samford University with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
He began his career as a photojournalist in Birmingham where he covered some Alabama’s biggest stories, including the resignation of former governor, Robert Bentley. Jonathan’s journey then took him to Memphis, TN in December of 2017. While there he was tasked with traveling back to Alabama to gather interviews in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma for coverage of the 50th anniversary of MLK’s death.
In his down time he enjoys watching reruns of [scrubs], playing sports, karaoke, and making people laugh.
You can reach him on Facebook, or via email for news tips and story ideas.
Articles by Jonathan Bailey
- SBCSC Board approves return to in-person instruction
- SBCSC Board delays vote to reopen in person learning
- Elkhart city leaders discuss police reform and race relations
- Plymouth cancels annual Downtown Merchants' Trick or Treat
- Family of Danielle Robinson still seeking justice in her murder
- Michigan high school football teams prep for first games of the season
- St. Joseph County Police Department hosts "Pie in the Face" fundraiser for Youth Services Bureau
- South Bend Community seeking support for recreation centers
- Charity ride held in honor of Chrisyah Stephens
- MHSAA reinstates fall sports
- Large church event sparks pandemic safety concerns
- Community members express outrage over proposed funding cuts to South Bend rec centers
- Rally for Jacob Blake held in Downtown South Bend
- Parents weigh in on SB Schools' strategic plan
- Notre Dame students question school's COVID-19 response
- Buttigieg speaks at Democratic National Convention
- Michigan parents push for football to be played in the fall
- Gov. Whitmer speaks at 2020 Democratic National Convention
- Mishawaka man has the gun used in brother's death turned into art
- South Bend Schools adjust to first days of virtual learning
- Emmons Elementary preps for virtual start to school year
- School City of Mishawaka hosts student device distribution
- GoFundMe set up for South Bend firefighter killed in motorcycle accident
- Elkhart County Health Department recommends optional in-person learning
- St. Joseph County Department of Health sets new guidelines for schools to reopen
- Alleged shootout caught on camera in South Bend
- Elkhart County Public Library hosts free drive in movie
- Mishawaka’s summer concert series continues at Central Park
- Parents respond to proposal to resume in person classes at South Bend Schools
- South Bend Community School Corporation proposes three weeks of eLearning to start school year
- KKK flyers found in yards of houses along Crumstown Highway in South Bend
- Indiana beach closures sends more visitors to Michigan beaches
- Beach closures bringing more people to New Buffalo
- St. Joseph County Department of Health supports fines for not wearing a mask
- Indiana to remain at Stage 4.5 of Governor Holcomb's Back on Track plan
- Police appreciation event held in North Liberty
- Website questions if "Fighting Irish" nickname is offensive
- Mishawaka Police warn about dangers of leaving children in hot cars
- Cellphone video allegedly shows children left inside of a car at Mishawaka Walmart
- Niles COVID survivor turns 100
- Lakeville to host Fourth of July fireworks show
- Notre Dame's Black Alumni start petition to end racism on campus
- Elkhart County issues mask mandate as COVID-19 positive cases rise
- Juneteenth rally held in Mishawaka
- 8-year-old Goshen girl survives alleged attempted kidnapping
- Examining police reform in South Bend one year after Eric Logan's death
- What does it mean to "defund the police"?
- Indiana movie theaters set to reopen
- IUSB's Civil Rights Heritage Center hosts town hall for Black Lives Matter
- South Bend Council member speaks up about violent weekend
- Woman who was falsely accused of a hit and run accident speaks up
- SBPD investigating hundreds of shots fired across the city this weekend
- Prayer rally held in South Bend
- Hundreds gather for Black Lives Matter protest in South Bend
- South Bend Black Matters holds virtual meeting
- Jefferson Elementary School holds end of the year parade
- South Bend restaurants react to Notre Dame resuming in person classes
- Concord High School holds senior walk for virtual graduation
- Former St. Joseph High School student writes song for 2020 seniors
- ABC 57 Investigates: Inside the Frontlines
- Granger mother and daughter make masks for the community
- Hoosiers anticipate restaurants reopening on Monday
- Graduation parade for South Bend seniors to be held Saturday
- Local restaurants prepare for the return of dine-in customers
- Life before the pandemic: What did you take for granted?
- Elkhart mayor holds virtual town hall
- Family of Greenleaf resident living with Coronavirus outraged at lack of communication
- Protest held at Westville Prison
- Parade held for local player drafted by Indianapolis Colts
- Mishawaka Police warn against mass gatherings
- Fans react to Coach Muffet McGraw's retirement
- Gas prices expected to drop under $1 in Michiana
- Anonymous person donates stimulus money to Mishawaka businesses
- Warsaw couple hosts drive in wedding
- Whirlpool donates PPE to Spectrum Health Lakeland
- President Trump unveils three phase economic recovery plan
- Rep. Walorski talks Covid-19 response
- Mishawaka girl gets surprise birthday parade
- Unemployed can still get health insurance benefits
- Tackling fear and anxiety amid Coronavirus