Kendra Carr
IPR News HostKendra Carr joined IPR as the All Things Considered host in 2019. She previously worked at WMOM in Ludington as the News Director. In 2017, WMOM received the Michigan Association of Broadcasters "Station of the Year" award.
Kendra grew up in western Michigan. A proud graduate of Cottey College, she went on to receive her bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University. She began her career as a social worker in eviction prevention and homeless rehousing at Oceana's Home Partnership.
Kendra is an avid actress, participating in everything from Shakespeare to musical theater and beyond.
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Kayliegh, Paige and Sofia work together at a coffee shop in Frankfort. But they also have something else in common: family trauma. From family mental illness to foster care and absent fathers, the young ladies work to find healing and acceptance as they come of age during a pandemic. -
Kayliegh, Paige and Sofia work together at a coffee shop in Frankfort. But they also have something else in common: family trauma. From family mental illness to foster care and absent fathers, the young ladies work to find healing and acceptance as they come of age during a pandemic.
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Emily’s first crush was RJ, so when they got together as adults and started a family, it seemed like a dream came true. But RJ’s struggles with addiction ended up taking his life. Now, Emily is sharing their story and leaving a legacy of healing in her husband's name.
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Emily’s first crush was RJ, so when they got together as adults and started a family, it seemed like a dream came true. But RJ’s struggles with addiction ended up taking his life. Now, Emily is sharing their story and leaving a legacy of healing in her husband's name. -
Teacher, coach, township supervisor, church deacon, Jim Sheets is a man with many titles. But since his wife's death earlier this year, caregiver is one title he is struggling to let go of.
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Teacher, coach, township supervisor, church deacon, Jim Sheets is a man with many titles. But since his wife's death earlier this year, caregiver is one title he is struggling to let go of. -
Since the 1970’s, a siren has been going off at noon and 10 p.m. in Ludington. For many city residents, the nightly siren was considered a curfew reminder for teenagers. But for one veteran, it triggers PTSD from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. The veteran filed a lawsuit against the city to silence the siren. -
A new community wellbeing project is coming to northern lower Michigan. ‘Stories That Heal’ aims to help people heal from trauma through music and storytelling. It’s the brainchild of composer Molly Sturges. -
The new northern Michigan community wellness project, ‘Stories That Heal,’ is supporting healing by creating collaborative music.
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During the pandemic, it was easy for people with disabilities to become disconnected as in-person activities became risky. But one group in Traverse City was able to stay together by meeting virtually to game.
