Sam Naftzger
General Assignment ReporterSam Naftzger is a general assignment reporter with Northern Public Radio. As a DeKalb native, they grew up listening to WNIJ on car rides to and from school with their dad. They are a graduate of Knox College and the Public Affairs Reporting program at the University of Illinois-Springfield. Naftzger previously worked at WNIJ as a multimedia producer for music program Sessions from Studio A. Outside of work, they enjoy writing fiction, playing the bass guitar and watching old B movies.
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Los robos de bicicletas eléctricas y scooters aumentan en las últimas estadísticas de delitos de NIUEl informe anual de seguridad y protección contra incendios de Northern Illinois University de este año muestra que la universidad experimentó un aumento sustancial en los robos de vehículos motorizados. Según el informe, el aumento se atribuye al robo generalizado de bicicletas eléctricas personales y scooters. -
El sábado 3 de octubre, el candidato republicano del estado para gobernador de Illinois visitó la jornada de puertas abiertas de Wehrli Custom Fabrication Inc. en DeKalb. Bailey saludó a sus seguidores y expresó optimismo sobre sus posibilidades este noviembre. -
On Saturday, Oct. 3, the downstate Republican nominee for Illinois governor visited Wehrli Custom Fabrication Inc.’s open house in DeKalb. Bailey greeted supporters and expressed optimism about his chances this November.
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Northern Illinois University’s annual Security and Fire Safety Report for this year shows the university experienced a substantive uptick in motor vehicle thefts. According to the report, the increase is attributed to the widespread theft of personal electric bicycles and scooters.
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Richard Bell, a historian, author, and professor of history at the University of Maryland presented his lecture entitled "Globalizing the American Revolution" at NIU's Altgeld Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Bell is the 22nd lecturer to have spoken at the university’s annual W. Bruce Lincoln Endowed Lecture Series. -
Just after midnight on March 29, 2024, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil was pronounced dead after her squad car was struck by a semitruck operated by an intoxicated driver. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a stretch of State Route 23 where she was killed was renamed and dedicated in her honor at Afton Forest Preserve. -
Northern Illinois University celebrated its 17th annual STEM Fest around the university’s MLK Commons on Saturday, Sept. 19. Intermittent rainstorms didn’t dampen curious spirits at the free, family-friendly science-based exhibition. -
On July 27 and Aug. 11, two fatal storms produced wind speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour in northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana. A new technical report from NWS Chicago can be found on their website. -
"Things We Value" is a student curated exhibition that explores how we ascribe value to things like currencies, commodities, trade markets and more with a collection of items from various countries. It's on display at Cole Hall through Dec. 5. -
Since 1888, the early September fair has entertained visitors of all ages with array of agricultural exhibits, carnival rides and live showcases. This year, the Sandwich Fair runs from Wednesday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 13.
