https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news IPR News en-US Copyright Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:01:00 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/2026-07-28/abuses-at-interlochen-center-for-the-arts-over-the-past-70-years-detailed-in-new-report The report was commissioned by Interlochen itself and released Tuesday. It documents 70 firsthand accounts of sexual abuse at the institution committed by 47 adults over the span of seven decades. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:01:00 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/2026-07-28/abuses-at-interlochen-center-for-the-arts-over-the-past-70-years-detailed-in-new-report Ed Ronco https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-28/opponents-applaud-as-wexford-planning-commission-denies-key-recommendation-for-proposed-solar-project Facing a crowd of local residents — the majority of whom were against the project — the Wexford Joint Planning Commission on Monday unanimously recommended against a zoning amendment that would’ve advanced a plan for a 1,500-acre solar array. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:07:59 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-28/opponents-applaud-as-wexford-planning-commission-denies-key-recommendation-for-proposed-solar-project Vivian La https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-24/roadside-flock-cameras-gather-a-trove-of-local-data-but-have-minimal-oversight Flock cameras in Grand Traverse County have taken photographs of almost 450,000 vehicles in the last 30 days. But who is searching through the data? And what are they searching for? Locally, the only check on searches comes from the policing authorities themselves. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:13:55 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-24/roadside-flock-cameras-gather-a-trove-of-local-data-but-have-minimal-oversight Austin Rowlader https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-23/traverse-city-teacher-sets-sail-on-great-lakes-research-boat A science teacher at The Pathfinder School was one of two Michigan teachers selected for a week-long trip aboard the Environmental Protection Agency's largest research vessel traveling across Lake Superior. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-23/traverse-city-teacher-sets-sail-on-great-lakes-research-boat Vivian La https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-23/these-are-my-people-traverse-city-group-offers-peer-support-to-people-experiencing-homelessness A new Traverse City Resilience Program group gives people experiencing homelessness a space to share experiences, find peer support and discuss local services. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-23/these-are-my-people-traverse-city-group-offers-peer-support-to-people-experiencing-homelessness Maxwell Howard https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/2026-07-18/its-a-huge-deal-permanent-protection-for-hundreds-of-acres-at-historic-camp-on-torch-lake Under the agreement with the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, nearly 500 acres will be permanently protected and the YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps will gain millions to put toward needed maintenance of its historic facilities. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:53:24 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/2026-07-18/its-a-huge-deal-permanent-protection-for-hundreds-of-acres-at-historic-camp-on-torch-lake Ed Ronco https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-17/some-relief-from-smoky-skies-on-the-way-but-health-risks-remain Rain and favorable winds could improve smoky conditions until another round at the end of the weekend, meteorologists said. Still, fine particulate matter in the air can impact breathing and exacerbate health problems. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:37:54 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-17/some-relief-from-smoky-skies-on-the-way-but-health-risks-remain Vivian La https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-16/michigans-newest-newsrooms-are-ai-machines-built-on-others-reporting Prism News uses AI to rewrite local reporting in northern Michigan. Critics say the network of AI-generated news sites raises accuracy and trust concerns. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-16/michigans-newest-newsrooms-are-ai-machines-built-on-others-reporting Maxwell Howard https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-15/air-quality-alerts-issued-for-northern-michigan-as-wildfire-smoke-blankets-region Events were canceled and people were urged to stay indoors amid warnings of health risks from the plume drifting down from Minnesota and Canada. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:29:34 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-15/air-quality-alerts-issued-for-northern-michigan-as-wildfire-smoke-blankets-region Vivian La, Ed Ronco https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-15/cyclosporiasis-cases-in-northwest-lower-michigan-what-we-know Although most cases of food-borne illness cyclosporiasis have been concentrated in the southeast part of the state, some cases have been reported in our region. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-07-15/cyclosporiasis-cases-in-northwest-lower-michigan-what-we-know Austin Rowlader