Claire Keenan-Kurgan
News FellowClaire joined Interlochen Public Radio in summer 2024. Before arriving at IPR, she interned for WBEZ’s data journalism team in Chicago and for the investigative unit of American Public Media.
She studied sociology and global studies at the University of Chicago and she speaks Spanish. Contact her at claire.keenan-kurgan@interlochen.org.
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The programs focus on environmental education. In some communities, they are one of very few afternoon and summer childcare options. -
Also: The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday it been looking for Gille for about 24 hours before the attack. -
All 11 of the people stabbed at a Traverse City Walmart over the weekend are expected to survive. The suspect is expected to face charges including terrorism. -
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Across northern Michigan, hotel taxes generated almost $30 million for area convention and visitors bureaus. Some in Traverse City say the money should go to the county. -
Elsa Carter leaves tomorrow to spend a week painting in Isle Royale National Park. -
The Traverse City nonprofit runs programs in schools that often don't have other free summer or after-school options.
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Why it's so hard to find out. -
Hear from Deon Claiborne, also known as DJ Auld, who took up DJing in her fifties and is playing at Blissfest this year. -
Michigan's Attorney General is going after the Twin Flames Universe, a spiritual organization based in Leelanau County that's widely considered to be a cult.
