Ed Ronco
News DirectorEd Ronco is news director at Interlochen Public Radio, where he also serves as the host of "Morning Edition" and the daily news podcast the "Up North Lowdown."
He came to IPR in 2022 after nine years at KNKX Public Radio in Seattle/Tacoma. Before that, he was a reporter at KCAW Raven Radio in Sitka, Alaska, and a reporter at the South Bend Tribune in northern Indiana.
Ed grew up in Wyandotte, Mich., and earned a journalism degree from Michigan State University in 2004.
Reach him at ed.ronco@interlochen.org or 231-276-4415.
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Michigan voters went to the polls to decide on candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and many other local races. IPR has the results. -
The idea for an opera began with a text message. Two years later, these two high school seniors are leading a production of "Enea," a chamber opera in two scenes, which takes to the stage Friday. -
The Leelanau Housing Collaborative is taking a survey and hoping especially to reach people under 45 and those who work in Leelanau County but can't afford to live there. -
A suspect, 39, is among those dead, Michigan State Police said in a statement. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she was briefed on the incident.
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Right now, musicians have what’s called a “master agreement” that runs through the end of August 2027. A contract would take effect after that. Musicians say they want better communication and a stronger say in the organization. -
Getting to Capitol Hill might be an uphill climb for Barr. Republican U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman has held the seat for 10 years, and it's been occupied by a Republican since 2011. -
A handful of questions faced voters in various counties and towns on Tuesday. A crucial one in Benzie was defeated by an incredibly narrow margin.
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IPR has assembled some resources to guide you as you exercise your franchise. -
A devastating story, and our obligation to the public as journalists. -
The report commissioned by Interlochen Center for the Arts details some 70 incidents of sexual abuse dating back to the 1950s. Grand Traverse County Prosecutor Noelle Moeggenberg confirmed that she’s looking into the cases that “may still be prosecuted.”
