Maxwell Howard
ReporterMaxwell Howard joined IPR as a full-time reporter in September 2025, but his voice is well known to listeners.
Howard has been a longtime freelance contributor to IPR on a range of topics, including an in-depth look at the challenges facing the Grand Traverse County Jail, the exploration of forgotten ghost towns in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and profiles of local artists like Harold Kranick — a Charlie Chaplin impersonator who met Chaplin’s daughter while in costume.
When he’s not working, Maxwell is probably making kombucha, playing with his kids, or thinking about what to make for dinner.
Story idea and tips can be be sent to maxwell.howard@interlochen.org.
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The Father Fred Foundation food pantry in Grand Traverse County served 47,000 people last year, as more northern Michigan residents — including ALICE households — seek help affording basic needs. -
Critics of Grand Traverse County Prosecutor Noelle Moeggenberg gathered in Traverse City to launch a recall effort, citing concerns over plea deals and sentencing in criminal cases. -
A new Michigan House of Representatives report says northern Michigan needs a dedicated mental health facility to address a severe shortage of psychiatric beds. Advocates are now pushing lawmakers to fund the project in the next state budget. -
The Grand Traverse County prosecutor says Traverse City officers acted within the bounds of the law during the March 13 incident at a Munson Avenue apartment. -
Grand Traverse County commissioners are pressing the treasurer’s office to catch up on delayed financial reconciliations, citing repeated audit concerns and oversight risks. -
Hear how Hagerty's return to the office affects local businesses. Plus a conversation with author Parul Kapur. -
Since the pandemic, Traverse City’s largest private employer has allowed many of its employees to work remotely. Now the company, best known for insuring classic cars and boats, is bringing hundreds of employees back to its downtown offices, giving local restaurants and businesses hope for a long-awaited economic lift.
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Around one in six people in northern lower Michigan has a concealed pistol license, or CPL. That's the highest concentration in the state. Soon, they might not need it. A bill in the Michigan Legislature would allow eligible gun owners to carry a concealed weapon without a separate license or training. -
Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow permitless concealed carry, removing CPL training requirements. While unlikely to pass now, the proposal reflects a growing national trend. -
Two years ago, homelessness advocates in northern Michigan made a longstanding ideal a reality. We check in on the East Bay Flats, where all 64 apartments are for people experiencing homelessness. IPR’s Maxwell Howard visited the Flats to see how the ideal is actually working in practice.
