Shaina Nijhawan
Multi-Media Journalist
WMTV
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Born and raised here in Madison, Shaina began her journey at NBC15 as an Associate Producer in May of 2021.
Following her graduation from the School of Journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (class of 2022), she transitioned into a role as Reporter and Multi-Media Journalist.
Shaina has always been empathetic, enthusiastic and very much a people person. Furthermore, once enrolling in her first public speaking course in high school, she fell in love with it and was determined to find a job that involved her passions for communicating with and helping others.
Prior to her career in journalism, Shaina took on internships in a variety of industries including human resources, public relations and digital media. Her most memorable experience was the internship she had with a smart mobility startup in Tel Aviv, Israel.
In addition to Journalism, Shaina is passionate about animals and a wide array of music. On her days off you can find Shaina cuddling her Bassett hounds, checking out a new local restaurant or spending time with her friends and family.
If you have a story idea or want to connect with Shaina, contact her on Facebook (@ShainaNijhawanTV) or at shaina.nijhawan@nbc15.com.
2,000+ community members participate in ‘Badger Challenge,’ raise money for UW Carbone Cancer Center
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Participants could choose from a number of routes, including a half marathon run and 100-mile bike race.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Conservation Education Curator Jess Thompson said while giraffe are seen at many zoos and might not be thought of as at risk, the species is in fact endangered.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
According to organizer Operation Ruck 22, on average, 17 veterans and one service member commit suicide each day.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The free document shredding event is held each year to encourage the community to get rid of personal documents.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
A fur trade era encampment and Civil War artillery unit are two highlights of the three day celebration.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 11:31 AM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Investigation revealed that just before 8 p.m. a vehicle traveling westbound on STH 19 was turning south on CTH TT when it was rear ended and pushed into the eastbound lane of STH 19.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The cards will be delivered to select Badger alumni and friends, the university said.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The survey was conducted by the African American-Jewish Friendship Group of Madison and revealed that African Americans are consistently not getting promotions and advancements in many sectors.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Those involved in the group cultivate relationships with one another by talking about their journey’s, challenging stereotypes about ALS and raising money to support those facing the incurable disease.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Participants formed teams and walked with friends and family to recognize, celebrate and support those impacted by the disease.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Paula Bonner was formerly the Chief Alumni Officer at UW-Madison and during her time in the position became a leader in the rights of female students who sought a change to compete in intercollegiate athletics.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 4:15 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The community gathered for the meal in honor of united way’s 100th year.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
According to Madison College, the nation will need an additional 84,000 welders by next year.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
According to Feeding America, Hunger Action Month is not only an opportunity to spread the word about hunger here in Wisconsin, but a chance to dedicate ourselves to a solution.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 7:58 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Dane Co. Executive Joe Parisi joined bike advocacy organizations and area leaders to hold the meeting, which Parisi holds annually to help shape priorities for bicycle-related budget items.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 3:39 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Organizers say for the Vibrant Hydrant project priority was given to artists who have been historically underrepresented.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 8:33 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel and Shaina Nijhawan
Friends and family gathered today to remember a beloved member of the Madison Fire Department.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The commemorative drive is held each year during the second week of September to remember the tragedy and pay tribute to those impacted.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Speakers included Gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels, Senator Ron Johnson and former Governor Tommy Thompson, among others.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 3:04 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Quilts of all shapes, sizes, colors and patterns are being featured at the show, which was held virtually the past two years.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Incoming freshman Klara Muller is from Los Angeles and says while adjusting to Wisconsin has been a process, she is very happy to be here.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 7:07 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
After an isolating 29 months, Jenkins said he and his fellow educators are looking forward to an in-person semester, which allows for more personal connections to be made.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The new exhibit features employees’ stories, artifacts, and the 100 millionth vehicle built by GM, a 1967 Chevrolet Caprice Custome Coupe.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
During the Beloit Overdose Awareness Walk, participants had the chance to walk around a lagoon filled with photos of those who have lose their lives to substance use.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
SaLoutos is not leaving the circus world completely, however; he said he is transitioning out of the ringmaster role to focus his efforts on marketing and assisting the museum’s director.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 8:06 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The Make-A-Wish Wisconsin chapter has granted wishes for more than 6,500 children since it was founded in 1984.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 7:33 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Peanut Butter is one of six beagles from the facility who was transferred to Dane4Dogs, an area organization dedicated to ending the breeding, sale, and use of dogs and cats for experimentation.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 7:29 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Angel’s Wish is in the process of doubling their number of cat condos, establishing a specialized medical intake area, and improving the overall environment for the cats and kittens they care for.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
From building adaptive bikes to logging more than 30,000 miles across the world, Project Hero’s mission is to bring hope, recovery, and resilience in support of our healing heroes.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
As substance abuse continue to rise, area nonprofits Start Healing Now and Families Fighting Addiction partnered to place the O.A.K. boxes.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
During the Fishing for Families event hosted by Badger Childhood Cancer Network, around 100 5-boat teams set out to fish, all while raising money for a good cause.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Executive Director Steve Starkey said while it brings people from all over, the festival is especially important and beneficial for the LGBTQ+ community.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Today, there are approximately 41,000 symptomatic Americans and 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease, according to the Huntington’s Disease Society.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The festival continues Sunday, with sweet corn being served from noon to 6 p.m.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
This is the 13th year the southeast Madison neighborhood is hosting the reunion.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Co-Executive Director at Rape Crisis Center Dana Pellebon said the fundraiser is essential in keeping services free for those harmed by sexual violence.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 8:39 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Honoree Staff Sergeant Kurt Caldwell said while the ceremony touched a lot of hearts, the recognition was particularly special for some.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 7:10 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Participants gathered at the UW South Madison Partnership office on Park Street to create the art project, which features murals on five interior walls of the building.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Congressman Bryan Steil presented the awards to the providers Thursday at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The Mighty Con featured a kids masquerade parade and teen and adult costume contests in addition to games, toys, comics and everything else a comic fan could imagine.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
A Food Taste Jamboree will conclude the event next Sunday.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
As of Sunday morning, the Carbone Cancer Center had surpassed their $100,00 donation goal and has raised over $111,000.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 4:01 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Since first hosting the event 27 years ago, 100 Black Men of Madison has provided more than 44,000 backpacks filled with supplies to area youth, the organization said.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
According to DHS, the state has secured close to 6,000 vials of the JYNNEOS vaccine, which can help prevent the virus.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 1:14 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Shows will be held at multiple downtown venues including Comedy on State, The Bur Oak and Camp Trippalindee.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The festival, which took place Friday and Saturday at WG Lunney Lake Farm County Park, consisted of a variety of musical performances, workshops, jam sessions, and dancing.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
The museum launched a Mustard Day YouTube video for those who were unable to attend the celebration.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Director of Communications Amy Hoag says as prices on goods continue to rise, the main goal of the drive is to help families who are trying to get by.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:51 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
A variety of high-intensity, functional movements will be used to test athletes on their endurance, strength and power, among other determining factors.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Shaina Nijhawan
Students, faculty, and staff gathered on Bascom Hill to mingle with their new student leader while enjoying a sweet treat.
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