Alex Null

Multimedia Journalist
Alex Null

Alex grew up in Carmel, Indiana where he graduated from Brebeuf Jesuit in 2018. Later, he graduated from Indiana University Bloomington's Media School in the summer of 2022 with a degree in Sports Media.

At IU, Alex became a member of the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism in 2021. He also represented the center on the Student Advisory Council for the Indiana University Media School in 2022.

Alex is an avid golfer and loves playing as much as possible, as well as watching his favorite golfers Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth.

In his free time, Alex also loves watching other sports, and especially cheering for his favorite teams including the Colts, Pacers, Indiana Hoosiers and Michigan Wolverines in football and basketball.

Alex joined WPTA in September of 2022.

Feel free to connect with Alex on Facebook or Twitter (@AlexNullTV), or send email him story ideas/tips at Alexander.Null@gray.tv.

Education
  • Indiana University (2018-2022)

    • Community

    Union Street Market gives local businesses an opportunity to connect to the community

    Union Street Market gives local businesses an opportunity to connect to the community

    Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 11:14 PM EST
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    By Alex Null
    After years of construction and planning, new life is being breathed back into the former General Electric plant near downtown Fort Wayne.

    News

    City Councilman Arp is proposing that the operating budget for the Mayor’s Office be cut until...

    City Councilman Arp’s proposal of cutting Mayor’s Office budget voted down

    Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 11:39 PM EDT
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    By Alex Null
    Late Tuesday afternoon, City Council president Jason Arp released a statement saying he proposed budget cuts for the mayor’s office, because, he says, more evidence from the mayor’s recent crash and OWI arrest needs to come out. Namely, police body camera video.

    Community

    In 2017, Terrance Miles was shot and killed outside of his apartment in Fort Wayne at the age...

    New memorial honors Fort Wayne man shot and killed in 2017

    Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 11:41 PM EDT
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    By Alex Null
    In 2017, Terrance Miles was shot and killed outside of his apartment in Fort Wayne at the age of 36.

    Community

    This new mural celebrates the rich history of the Nebraska Neighborhood in Fort Wayne.

    New mural celebrates the rich history of the Nebraska Neighborhood

    Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 11:23 PM EDT
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    By Alex Null
    Members of the Fort Wayne Public Art Commission, city officials and Nebraska Neighborhood leaders held a dedication for a new mural on Wednesday afternoon.

    News

    Yesterday, Mayor Tom Henry released a public statement responding to a letter addressed to the...

    City councilman Geoff Paddock says more answers on Mayor Henry’s arrest are “forthcoming”

    Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 11:35 PM EDT
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    By Alex Null
    Yesterday, Mayor Tom Henry released a public statement responding to a letter addressed to the city attorney from Fort Wayne City Council President Jason Arp.

    Community

    Local and state leaders meet to help break stigma on opioid and mental health issues

    Local and state leaders meet to help break stigma on opioid and mental health issues

    Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 5:17 PM EDT
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    By Alex Null
    New Haven Mayor Steven McMichael and representatives from several northern Indiana counties gathered today at the Orchid Events Center in New Haven to discuss the best ways to combat the opioid epidemic.

    News

    As we close in on the November election, today marks the final day for voter registration.

    Voter registration deadline, here’s what you need to know

    Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 5:25 PM EDT
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    By Alex Null
    As we close in on the November election, today marks the final day for voter registration.

    Community

    The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is gaining a new addition to its department: a therapy...

    Fort Wayne Police Department adds new furry friend to their team

    Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 5:18 PM EDT
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    By Alex Null
    The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is gaining a new addition to its department: a therapy dog named Tinsley.

    Community

    A new mural in downtown Fort Wayne is honoring the stories of civil rights and social justice...

    Murals to honor local civil rights and social justice advocates

    Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT
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    By Alex Null
    A new mural in downtown Fort Wayne is honoring the stories of civil rights and social justice leaders and advocates.

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