Kristin Bien

Reporter/Anchor at WSBT-TV

south bend, indiana, united states

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I am a community-focused professional with more than 15 years experience in the communications and news media industry. I have a passion for storytelling, relationship building and public outreach. Skills - Live TelevisionVideo and content creatorSocial Media Public SpeakingCharacter- I am positive, energetic and empathetic.I am passionate about my work and my community.I am skilled at developing and maintaining relationships.I am a hard worker and always looking to improve myself.

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Operation Education: Lack of preschool may put kids at a disadvantage in kindergarten

Operation Education: Lack of preschool may put kids at a disadvantage in kindergarten Kindergarten teachers said that on the first day of school, they can tell the difference between the students who have had preschool and those who have not. Research sho... See more

wsbt.com•Kristin Bien•Feb 18, 2026

Operation Education: Applications open soon for a free summer pre-K program for hundreds

Operation Education: Applications open soon for a free summer pre-K program for hundreds An initiative aims to address kindergarten readiness in Elkhart County, where more than half of kindergarteners aren't ready by the time they start school. Tonight, O... See more

wsbt.com•Kristin Bien•Feb 16, 2026

Operation Education: How schools are using eLearning days this year

Operation Education: How schools are using eLearning days this year Despite all the school cancellations this year caused by the winter weather, many students may not have to make up the missed days in the summer. Over the last few months, schools around ... See more

wsbt.com•Kristin Bien•Feb 4, 2026

Operation Education: Families balance the elements and eLearning this school year

Operation Education: Families balance the elements and eLearning this school year Long gone are the traditional snow days for students. E-Learning seems to be the alternative for school closures now. Tonight, Operation Education is investigating why India... See more

wsbt.com•Kristin Bien•Feb 2, 2026

Operation Education: Washington High School sees growth in graduation rate

Operation Education: Washington High School sees growth in graduation rate Administrators at South Bend's Washington High School are celebrating a big increase in the 2025 graduation rate with a catch. The newly released official 2025 high school graduati... See more

wsbt.com•Kristin Bien•Jan 28, 2026

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Operation Education: Lack of preschool may put kids at a disadvantage in kindergarten

Operation Education: Applications open soon for a free summer pre-K program for hundreds

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Operation Education: Washington High School sees growth in graduation rate

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