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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In recent weeks, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have floated the idea of privatizing U.S. mail services. But letter carriers say that would be detrimental to rural areas like northern Michigan. -
Last month, Boyne City parted ways with its city manager of 22 years. The move came right before budget time and now the city is moving to hire a replacement. -
This podcast by middle school students from the East Jordan Shoe Club inspires listeners to dream big, work hard and learn from failure through conversations with successful people. -
The complaint was filed by a group claiming to still own some of the property. All defendants say they plan to fight the lawsuit. -
In communities around Little Traverse Bay, the snow and ice is starting to melt but clear signs of destruction remain. -
The county is set to receive over $1.5 million over the next two decades. -
The Republican congressman says a visit from the president would bring national attention to the disaster and encourage first responders. -
The governor also expanded a state of emergency declaration to add Alcona and Antrim counties as thousands are still without power. -
Utility crews continue trying to repair outages ahead of more precipitation in northern Michigan, already battered by a damaging ice storm. -
Officials are urging the public to stay home and off the roads as a historic ice storm batters the region. But some communities have set up warming stations for people who need electricity.
