Lauren Melendez has spent the majority of her career at NBC affiliate stations serving the Midwest, starting as a weekend anchor and investigative reporter in Peoria, Illinois, followed by anchoring at WOWT NBC Omaha.
A Philadelphia native and Syracuse University graduate, she is an Associated Press Award-winning journalist who has moderated political panels, hosted primetime specials on race relations, emceed fundraisers and volunteers regularly in the community.
The Latest
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25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect overnight
In the latest move by the Trump Administration, steep tariffs on international metal imports have taken effect overnight.
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Boston revisits its sanctuary city law at city council hearing
A city council committee meeting on Monday centered on Boston’s Trust Act — a policy that has been in the national spotlight amid Republican-led criticism of so-called sanctuary cities.
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Frederick ‘Flips' Richard hopes his uniform design can change the face of his sport
Olympic bronze medalist Frederick “Flips” Richard said he’s dreamt of creating a more modern uniform that blends professionalism, performance and comfort.
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Everett city councilors demand mayor repay bonuses totaling $180K
City councilors in Everett, Massachusetts, demanded that $180,000 in bonuses paid to the city’s mayor be returned during a special meeting on Tuesday night.
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Getting to know Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt
Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt discusses her lifelong love of transportation, why she’s passionate about her work, and shares some personal details
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New details in case of Revere women found dead in Belize hotel room
The deaths of 24-year-old Imane Mallah, 23-year-old Kaoutar Naqqad and 26-year-old Wafae El Arar remain under investigation by authorities in Belize.
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Revere community seeks answers following deaths of three local women in Belize
Community members in Revere, Massachusetts, are demanding answers after three local women were found dead in a hotel room in Belize.
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Boston starts cleaning up after snowstorm; snowy and slick roads in some areas
From Boston to Worcester, people woke up to a snow-covered state. Leominster got hit with about 5 inches of snow, and the jackpot area was Holden with 6 inches. The quick-moving system pushed through overnight, limiting its impact. The snow has stopped, but it’s still on the ground. And it’s going to be important to get that snow out of…
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Mass. State Police to continue Michael Proctor's trial board hearing next month
The lead investigator in the Karen Read murder case faced a board of his colleagues Wednesday regarding misconduct allegations he has faced for his behavior during the high-profile investigation. Trooper Michael Proctor has been suspended without pay since July. He’s a 10-year veteran of Massachusetts State Police who earned $102,000 as salary last year plus an additional $35,000 in other…
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Trump appears to blame wind turbines for killing whales in Mass., drawing criticism
Comments made by President-elect Donald Trump regarding whale safety in Massachusetts are drawing criticism from some animal experts. Trump made serious claims that Mass. is responsible for killing several of the mammals in recent months during a Mar-a-Lago news conference in which he appeared to attack renewable energy. He called it “garbage” and made clear that he wants to ban…
