Michael Livingston
Rural Life ReporterMichael Livingston reports for IPR from the tip-of-the-mitt – mainly covering Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties.
His position is a partnership with Report for America, a national service project that helps staff newsrooms across the country. His stories also appear in the Traverse City Record-Eagle.
A recent graduate from Central Michigan University where he earned a degree in journalism and international relations, Michael brings experience in both print and broadcast reporting.
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Officials say they're feeling optimistic about opportunities for year-round housing but there’s still work to be done in the new year. -
The Orchard Beach Bridge spans the Black River and is important for commuters and the first responders. -
One minute David Holtfreter was kayaking on Lake Michigan; the next he was in the water, fighting for his life. A fisherman saw David struggling from the shore and swam out about 200 yards to rescue him. But in the rescue commotion that followed, David wasn’t able to give the stranger a proper “thank you.” -
The Swedish Defense company Saab announced the $75 million plant earlier this year. The new facility will be used for final assembly on Saab’s AT4 Product Line. -
Unofficial results from key northern Michigan races -
In a room full of supporters — many of whom had voted — the Democratic V.P. hopeful urged them to get their friends and neighbors to head to the polls. -
First, a look at how many people in northern Michigan have already voted. Then, how to manage the stress you might be feeling in the next two weeks before the election. -
Sheryl Guy's opponent, Victoria Bishop, says the way Antrim County runs elections is in need of reform. The county attracted false claims of election fraud in 2020. -
With some help from IPR's Izzy Ross and the Leelanau Enterprise's Zack Marano, we unpack what happened in Leelanau County over solar panels this election season.
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