Lydia Nusbaum

Political Reporter

Montgomery, AL

Political Reporter Lydia Nusbaum joined WSFA and the Gray 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

Alabama couple pays for internet so kids can learn from home

The students said they feel “blessed" that someone would help them.

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Published October 16, 2020 at 8:02 PM

95K Alabama students connected through free internet voucher program

Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students gives free internet access for families with students on free or reduced lunches.

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Published October 13, 2020 at 8:32 PM

State gas tax to increase by 2 cents Thursday

Alabama’s gas tax will increase by 2 cents Thursday.

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Published September 29, 2020 at 9:49 PM

About 16K absentee ballots returned so far for November election

There are 42 days until the November election.

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Published September 22, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Students cram into cars to use bus hotspot for virtual learning

The students said they do not have internet at home and the school will only offer virtual learning for her children right now.

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Published September 2, 2020 at 8:44 PM

ASU unveils new screening tech for students, staff

Alabama State University leaders announced it is using new technology aiming to help students stay safe during the pandemic.

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Published September 1, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Alabama unemployment trust fund running low, state could borrow from feds

Alabama’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund is running low after dropping from $700 million to about $200 million since the pandemic began.

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Published August 7, 2020 at 7:48 PM

First seeds, now people are receiving unordered masks in the mail

There are several different scams related to unordered packages.

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Published August 6, 2020 at 10:41 PM

Alabama provides safety guidelines for if someone is sick at school

ADPH encouraged schools to have seating charts for school buses and inside classrooms. That seating chart would then be sent to ADPH to help contact trace.

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Published August 4, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Alabama U.S. delegation wants highway from Selma to Montgomery named after John Lewis

Alabama U.S. House members sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey asking to name parts of U.S. Highway 80 after Civil Right icon Congressman John Lewis.

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Published July 31, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Ala. to give three masks to each student, Dr. Mackey says

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that students from second grade to college are required to wear masks whenever practical.

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Published July 29, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Alabama schools seek substitutes, fear shortage due to pandemic

Many Alabama school districts are concerned that there will not be enough substitute teachers for the upcoming school year.

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Published July 22, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Grants available to some day cares struggling to stay open

The Alabama Department of Human Resources said a new grant program will help licensed child care providers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Published July 21, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Work continues on plan to reopen Alabama schools

State leaders are hashing out the details on how to keep kids safe when they return to school.

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Published July 16, 2020 at 6:57 PM

Former football coach, U.S. Senator face off for Alabama Senate seat

Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate Tuesday and will face current Democratic Senator Doug Jones in the general election.

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Published July 15, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Counties spend thousands of dollars to prepare for election during COVID-19

Polling locations will look different depending on the size and location. Several probate judges have bought masks, gloves and hand sanitizer.

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Published July 10, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Ala. counties dealing with high number of absentee ballot applications during pandemic

Alabama counties are trying to process a high number of absentee ballot applications before the primary runoff election Tuesday.

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Published July 7, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Survey: Ala. hospitals lost millions after elective procedures cut

Alabama hospitals lost about $739 million in revenue from March 13 to April 30, according to a survey from the Alabama Hospital Association.

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Published July 3, 2020 at 1:27 PM

State to sign with company to improve contact tracing, health officer says

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state plans to sign a contract with a company to provide more contact tracers.

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Published June 29, 2020 at 8:42 PM

State agencies have shipped 15 million PPE items since March

Alabama EMA Director Brian Hastings said state agencies have shipped out 15 million items of personal protective equipment around the state since March.

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Published June 24, 2020 at 6:24 PM

About 70% of Alabama nursing homes have COVID-19 case

In-person nursing home visits won't be happening anytime soon in Alabama a spokesperson for the Alabama Nursing Home Association says.

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Published June 23, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Ala. Democratic party executive director calls for lawmaker’s resignation after stance on confederate park

The Alabama Democratic Party’s executive director called Friday for Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, to resign after the lawmaker’s public support to not defund the Confederate Memorial Park.

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Published June 22, 2020 at 7:28 PM

State leaders look at using CARES Act to buy devices for students

Some state leaders are looking at requesting CARES Act money to buy devices for students to use this school year.

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Published June 19, 2020 at 1:55 PM

Lawmakers say to expect proposal to change Confederate memorial law

State Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, said to expect a proposal giving cities more control over moving Confederate monuments.

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Published June 17, 2020 at 7:53 PM

Black Belt has some of the highest COVID-19 case rates in state

Counties in Alabama’s Black Belt region are experiencing some of the highest COVID-19 case rates in the state.

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Published June 15, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Hundreds camp out in long lines to discuss unemployment claims

It’s first come, first served for those traveling hundreds of miles because ADOL staff can only fit in about 300 to 350 people per day for the in-person services.