Lydia Nusbaum

Political Reporter

Montgomery, AL

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

State Board of Education approves new math standards

Alabama ranked at the bottom, 52nd, in the nationwide NAEP assessment. Some board members believe the new math standards will improve those scores.

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Published December 12, 2019 at 7:15 PM

Infant mortality rate drops to lowest level in Alabama history

Alabama's infant mortality rate has dropped to its lowest rate in history, but there's still more work to be done.

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Published December 11, 2019 at 3:09 PM

County jails need help housing inmates, association says

The 2015 reform did decrease the prison population as intended. However, the association said in a recent report that county jail populations increased drastically, therefore, increasing the cost burden on counties.

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Published December 9, 2019 at 7:32 PM

Law enforcement members across the U.S. come to Sheriff ‘Big John’ Williams’ funeral

Law enforcement members are known for putting on a strong front, but it was difficult for them to hold back the tears Monday morning.

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Published December 2, 2019 at 6:03 PM

‘Homelessness and hunger do not stop because it’s Thanksgiving,’ advocate says

For many, it will be at a soup kitchen or food pantry where they will find sustenance this holiday season.

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Published November 27, 2019 at 6:54 PM

ALEA needs more state troopers to fill gaps from retirements

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials continue to hire state troopers as one of its largest classes of troopers is eligible to retire.

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Published November 21, 2019 at 7:27 PM

Ivey says she would ‘consider’ talking with Poarch Creeks about proposed gaming plan

The tribe said its proposed plan would bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

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Published November 15, 2019 at 6:32 PM

Poarch Band Creek of Indians announces plan seeking exclusive gaming rights

The plan would give an additional $225 million to Alabama for exclusive gaming rights through a compact.

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Published November 13, 2019 at 5:42 PM

Looking for a gift for kids? Treasurer’s office says they have an answer

Alabama State Treasurer John McMillan urges parents to invest in Alabama’s college savings plan called CollegeCounts 529.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published November 13, 2019 at 4:17 PM

Site location decision for new veterans home expected in early 2020

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis said by 2045 there will be a shortage of veterans homes.

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Published November 11, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Fans arrive extra early for UA football game

Fans attending the game are changing their schedules to get there on time.

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Published November 8, 2019 at 9:19 PM

Health experts push for more regulations on tobacco, vaping products

Some health groups are pushing for more regulations to deter people from using these products.

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Published November 7, 2019 at 7:13 PM

Alabama Democratic Party dispute ends up in court

A Circuit Court Judge is considering whether to block a meeting scheduled by a faction within the Alabama Democratic Party to hold new leadership elections.

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Published October 31, 2019 at 6:47 PM

Ala. Attorney General: Scams continue to grow

It’s estimated that older Americans lose $2.9 billion each year to financial schemes and scams according to the federal government.

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Published October 30, 2019 at 6:29 PM

Lawmakers look at ways for roads to last longer

There was a debate on whether roads are better suited to be paved with concrete or asphalt.

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Published October 23, 2019 at 7:38 PM

New program aims to improve response times in school emergencies

For rural areas, the seconds of time saved contacting law enforcement can be incredibly important.

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Published October 22, 2019 at 1:09 PM

State report card shows slight improvements in Ala. schools

The state’s card as a whole scored 84 percent, which increased from an 80 percent during the 2017-18 school year.

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Published October 21, 2019 at 7:01 PM

Educators encourage high school students to attend trade schools

Alabama’s automotive manufacturing sector employed 40,000 people in 2018.

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Published October 17, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Thousands of acres of hemp legally planted in Ala.

They approved more than 180 growers in Alabama.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published October 16, 2019 at 9:41 PM

New trade deal could help some Ala. farmers

The deal will open the market for more people to buy agricultural products like beef, pork, cheese and wine.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published October 14, 2019 at 7:03 PM

‘This is not the first time:’ Ala. resident hopes new law cuts down on litter

“It really makes me mad to see this kind of stuff because people think that they can come out in the rural areas and just dump anything they want to," McCartney said.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published October 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Fire department urges caution if you break into car to save child

The law comes as three children have died in hot cars in Alabama just in 2019, according to Kids and Cars.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published October 7, 2019 at 8:23 PM

Medicaid changes target obesity, infant mortality and substance abuse

Medicaid leaders said this will result in patients receiving better care.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published October 4, 2019 at 3:09 PM

Millions of dollars in FAFSA pell grants untouched, group says

“Each year Alabama families leave tens of millions of dollars on the table in free money that’s available to pay for college," said Kristina Scott, who is the executive director for Alabama Possible.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published September 30, 2019 at 6:35 PM

Ala. Dept. of Mental Health urging people to get help for substance use disorders

Less than one in five of the people in the United States who are dealing with substance use disorder get the treatment they need.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published September 25, 2019 at 6:06 PM

2018 Ala. graduation and career readiness preliminary numbers released

The 2018 overall Alabama graduation rate was at 90 percent in 2018. This is up from 89 percent the previous year.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published September 24, 2019 at 6:51 PM

More than half of Ala. school systems have opioid overdose reversal drug

The Alabama Department of Education is looking to put more opioid overdose reversal drugs called Naloxone in high schools across the state.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published September 23, 2019 at 6:41 PM

ADPH looks at possible cuts to county health departments, health officer says

Harris said the department will need to make up $8 to $9 million dollars. He said it is his goal to “reduce a little bit everywhere and maintain a presence everywhere.”

Lydia Nusbaum

Published September 19, 2019 at 7:01 PM

‘This has been a very difficult year’: AG talks about Ala. officer deaths

Officer Cousette is now the fifth officer in Alabama to die just in 2019 while on duty.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published September 17, 2019 at 9:22 PM

'We thought it was cool’: Ala. resident wants to put vaping addiction behind her

What started out as “new” and “exciting” turned into an addiction 20-year-old Savannah West yearns to put behind her.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published September 12, 2019 at 2:01 PM

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