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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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.
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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.
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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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The event comes after bishops from around the U.S. wrote a letter apologizing for the church’s role in abusing children and suppressing Native American culture.
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Both VP candidates hope to appeal to working-class voters in states like Michigan. Harbor Springs voters told us specifics will be key in Tuesday’s debate.
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It's a $75 million investment. The decision comes with support from officials but concern from some residents who expressed distrust with the military presence in the area.
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In this week's election notebook, we break down the debate over tax increment financing in Traverse City, and what people are doing about it.
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Funds will support staff positions to transport local fruits and vegetables from area farms.
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The project involves demolishing a historic paper mill that takes up more than a dozen acres on the Cheboygan River. That will clear the way for about 100 new housing units, a hotel, fitness center and restaurant – according to a team of developers.