Siara Carpenter, Multimedia Journalist
Originally from the south suburbs Chicago, Siara Carpenter has relocated several times in the last few years.
Attending the University of Southern California Annenberg School of Journalism from 2021-2025, she earned a B.A. in Journalism and M.A. in Specialized Journalism Arts and Culture, specifically in food. She's also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Siara has covered elections, concerts, new restaurants, and spent the last year as weekend anchor and MMJ at WFLI in West Lafayette.
She also loves to travel and interned twice for United Airlines in communications and marketing. Siara's been to nine countries and lived in London for five months.
Outside of work, Siara loves her cat Freckles, who she met while on assignment. She also loves self-care, makeup, and skincare.
Articles by Siara Carpenter
- Michiana Renaissance Festival is back for its 14th year
- Ivy Tech Community College welcomes students back
- Veteran educators from Mishawaka, P-H-M weigh in on new school cell phone ban law
- School year begins for P-H-M students, literacy named a main focus
- CN visits South Bend for first stop of America 250 Hometown Whistle Stop Tour
- Berrien County Youth Fair kicks off 81st year
- Local officials urge election engagement ahead of November
- Cool Your Engines makes annual return
- 'Around the Bend' makes biennial return, bringing together diverse local art
- INDOT Luncheon debuts new travel plans
- First wave of students head back to school in South Bend
- Ribbon cutting for Paramount School of Excellence in South Bend
- The Midwest Invitational rodeo is coming to South Bend
- Camp H.E.R.O back in Kosciusko County for eighth year, teaching kids about crucial life skills
- South Bend International Airport officials detail renovations, future plans
- Flavors of India expansion brings fusion to Michiana
- Michigan Community to vote on a Milage renewal on August 4 Primary
- OSMC holds annual wellness event at new Granger location
- Kamm Island Pavilion dedicated to former mayor