Maryland gambling problems on the rise, University of Maryland researchers find
University of Maryland researchers warn of a sharp increase in disordered gambling since the legalization of mobile sports betting in the state.
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Nicky Zizaza joined WJZ in July 2022. She anchors the 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. newscasts.
After 10 years in news, she cannot imagine doing anything else; sharing your stories continues to be her greatest privilege.
nicky-ziaza-web-bio-photo.jpg WJZ Originally from the east African nation of Rwanda, Nicky moved to the U.S. before the climax of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis and grew up in Michigan.
The Emmy award winning journalist holds a master's degree from Newhouse School of Public Communication at Syracuse University. Prior to that she attended Andrews University where she graduated with high honors and a Bachelor of Science in Communication.
Nicky's reporting has taken her to the heart of Flint, Michigan's neighborhoods devastated by the water crisis, and to Kalamazoo, Michigan where she brought the stories of the 2016 Uber shooting victims to the forefront. In 2019, she covered the arrest of a 6-year-old by a Florida school resource officer. Her reporting led to the Kaia Rolle Act, which bans the arrest of anyone under the age of 7.
Most recently, she extensively covered Florida's feud with federal education officials over school mask mandates.
When she is not behind the anchor desk, you'll find her working on DIY projects, listening to 90s R&B, or binge watching Investigation Discovery. Her proudest achievement in life isn't awards or accolades, but rather her three daughters with her husband, whom she credits with making her a better mother and wife. She and her family live in Howard County.
She would love to hear from the people who help make Baltimore so great.
University of Maryland researchers warn of a sharp increase in disordered gambling since the legalization of mobile sports betting in the state.
Anne Arundel County schools are seeing an uptick in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases, with many being reported in elementary schools, Superintendent Mark Bedell said.
A 66-year-old Baltimore woman is preparing to take on the world's largest marathon even though she can no longer see the road ahead.
A Baltimore mother says a quick decision by her pediatrician and a perfect sibling match at Johns Hopkins saved her five year-old son.
A Maryland man assumed his mole was harmless until a biopsy revealed melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
Inside Kendrick's Barbershop in Anne Arundel County, barbers are cutting hair and making a difference by offering free grooming services to those in need.
The United Way of Central Maryland is celebrating a century of service.
As students head back to school, eye specialists in Maryland say one of the most important items on the checklist – children's eye health – often gets overlooked.
The comedy community is mourning the death of a Baltimore man whose life was built on laughter.
A growing number of young people are misusing nitrous oxide to get high, and a Maryland health expert warns that the consequences can be deadly.
A Maryland scientist developed synthetic blood that could save lives when seconds count and fresh blood is out of reach.
A great-grandmother from Maryland thought she was dying after doctors told her she had stage 4 cancer that had spread to her lungs and brain.
Sunscreen is not one size fits all, and Maryland dermatologist Dr. Kate Viola has recommendations that fit all age groups
A Maryland nurse is emphasizing the importance of properly installing a child's car seat.
A Maryland swim instructor is reminding adults to keep an eye on kids at the pool to prevent drownings during the summer.