Jona Robinson
Morning Edition Host/ReporterJona Robinson reports on all things Northwest Indiana.
Jona brings a fresh energy and true dedication to the craft of reporting. She draws from her previous experience as a part-time New Media Journalist and middle school paraprofessional. Jona holds two bachelor's degrees from Ball State University in journalism with a concentration in news and reporting, and telecommunications with a concentration in broadcasting, along with a minor in anthropology.
Outside of work, Jona is passionate about art, often painting, drawing, or doodling. She loves movies and spending time with their pets, as well as cooking and baking. Currently learning American Sign Language (ASL), Jona is one of seven siblings and possesses an eidetic memory, which aids professional tasks by allowing them to recall detailed information quickly and accurately. This combination of professional dedication and diverse personal interests shapes who she is, both in and out of the newsroom.
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Within the past year, Porter County has installed four defibrillators to increase AED accessibility and become a HEARTSafe community. -
Hoosier Solar, a solar farm developer, donated a $35,000 grant to Unity Foundation of LaPorte County -
Northwest Indiana is soon to become the largest private sector investment in state history thanks to Amazon Web Services -
The grant is in support of the Equal Access Aquatics project, and will support the purchase of a new ADA-compliant mobile pool lift chair at the Y’s Aquatics Center. -
Crown Point High School student journalists earned national recognition across multiple media platforms at the National High School Journalism Convention. -
The grant is aimed toward the cleanup and redevelop of brownfield sites that have been polluted by hazardous substances. -
Merrillville Police Department is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to keep roads safe and prevent traffic fatalities -
The board approved the energy savings plan and teacher salary increases at Monday night's meeting. -
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