Vanessa Reza
Producer & Multi-Media Journalist
Madison WI
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Vanessa joined the NBC15 team as a Producer & Multi-Media Journalist in June 2021, however, it wasn’t her first time stepping foot into the newsroom.
Vanessa began working in the newsroom as an Associate Producer in July 2020, contributing to online and on-air coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 presidential election and other local news stories.
She continued in her role through her final year of college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she also worked as a reporter and editor for the student-run newspaper The Badger Herald. In May 2021, Vanessa graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and certificate in Digital Studies.
When Vanessa isn’t working, you can find her enjoying food and drinks at a restaurant on the Capitol Square, spending time with family and friends, or binge watching 90’s Rom-Coms.
Vanessa is looking forward to further connecting with the city of Madison in her new role and helping share stories that are important to the community.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 12:59 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
DOT adds Wisconsin State Patrol - Deforest is handling the incident.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 3:12 PM CST
|By Vanessa Reza
Wednesday’s string of shots fired incidents are considered rare, but unacceptable by Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 4:56 PM CST
|By Vanessa Reza
As part of NBC News’ political coverage, they are focusing on a select number of counties across the country, including Dane County.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2021 at 5:17 PM CST
|By Vanessa Reza
To support Joey’s Song by learning more information or buying tickets to the show or livestream, go to JoeysSong.org.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 5:54 PM CST
|By Vanessa Reza
the series started this fall and covers everything from lunchtime recycling to zero emission transportation.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 5:39 PM CST
|By Vanessa Reza
Ahead of the season’s final four holiday performances, NBC15′s Leigh Mills sat down with Jonathon Solari, Chief Executive Officer of Madison Ballet, and Choreographer and Dancer Michelle Ramos.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 1:31 PM CST
|By Vanessa Reza
After traveling to the Midwest following Hurricane Ida, and birthing a litter of puppies, she’s looking to finally relax in a comforting home.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 8:40 PM CST
|By Vanessa Reza
The two wished Wisconsinites a Happy Thanksgiving, expressing gratitude for the “grit and resilience” of the community during the pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 3:06 PM CST
|By Vanessa Reza
You can find local businesses near you at mainstreetwi.com.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 5:06 PM CST
|By Vanessa Reza
Elsie is highly encouraged by snacks. The more apples you have, the better!
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 12:45 PM CST
|By Vanessa Reza
Police say one of the apartments struck by gunfire was occupied by a woman and two children.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
State health officials say it’s another way to notify exposure. Those who test positive will still get a phone call form a contact tracer.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2021 at 10:13 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Investigators say the incident started in the man’s apartment and he and the suspect knew each other.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza and Juliana Tornabene
Students were evacuated to Jack Young Middle School out of an “abundance of caution.”
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
MMSD previously announced a mask mandate that required students wear masks when in school buildings or on a bus.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 at 8:58 PM CDT
|By Nick Viviani and Vanessa Reza
Among the recommendations is a mask mandate for everyone inside schools.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 12:59 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Health officials at the local level still have the freedom to implement their own masking policies.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 4:47 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Over 98 percent of cases recorded in the state just this year were among the unvaccinated, according to DHS numbers.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 2:16 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The 11-year-old began to drift away from the boat and started to struggle, prompting his father to quickly jump in the lake to help him.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 11:15 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The resident, after hearing glass breaking and furniture moving in the home, hid in the closet while police responded.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 9:44 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The funding is part of the American Rescue Plan.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Police say 40-year-old Marcus Lucas escaped with a large amount of coins.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 12:09 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Police say a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper spotted Bileck on the interstate near the Columbia and Dane County line
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Tickets are available until Sunday, August 1 for $50.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
A parade will be held Thursday starting at 11 a.m. in downtown Milwaukee.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 1:10 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The simplified policy applies to all of UW Credit Union's accounts.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 12:04 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The event has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 15 due to weather conditions.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2021 at 1:06 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Dane County has the strongest vaccination rate in Wisconsin for the Latinx community, UW Health says.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2021 at 12:29 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
In just an hour, SSM Health said over 45 staff members stopped to say hello.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 12:38 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The event has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 8 due to weather conditions.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 11:31 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Broadhead police were notified of a possible intoxicated driver in a drive through of a McDonald’s Sunday night.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Health officials encourage the community to attend public displays of fireworks.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 4:44 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
There are over 15 shows to choose from this 2021-22 season.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 4:12 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Police say the suspect escaped from the area before they arrived.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 1:58 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The man pleaded guilty to shooting and killing someone in the Red Roof Inn parking lot last year.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 1:01 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Giannis injured his knee during the third quarter of Game 4 while going up for a block.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 12:17 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Police say the vehicle from a Wednesday hit and run incident matched the description of the robbery suspect's.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The state’s last winning ticket was sold in January at a Kwik Trip in Superior.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 12:04 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
“It’s hard to overstate the impact and legacy of @UWBadgers Director Barry Alvarez,” Gov. Evers tweeted.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 11:33 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Police are asking for the community’s help in identifying the suspect.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Janesville police say the Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest for them.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
A pedestrian was sitting inside the fireworks stand when it was struck,
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 9:37 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
According to WisDOT, the crash happened just before 8:30 a.m. at West Mineral Point Road.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 8:50 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The hotspots will be available for the kids to take home to ensure access through the 2021-22 school year.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Thunderstorms forecasted were not going to permit helicopter lifts, the White House said.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Senator Ron Johnson released a statement saying while he agrees we should invest in infrastructure, the current plan is not fiscally responsible.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 3:22 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The announcement comes as the new, highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant has showed its presence in the badger state.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 1:13 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is handling the incident.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 6:02 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Authorities say the leak was at the intersection of North Grand Avenue and Windsor Street.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 10:28 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Reza
Pop-up vaccination clinics can be found on the Public Health Madison & Dane County website.
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