Taylor Wizner
Taylor Wizner is the health and tourism reporter for IPR News. She joined IPR in 2019 after working at Detroit's Public Radio station, WDET. She graduated from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Michigan. When not sharing the news of the day, she enjoys spending time in northern Michigan's beautiful woods and dunes, often with her dog in tow.
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One-third of vaccine-hesitant people in northern Michigan who completed the health department’s survey say they may get the vaccine if it’s required by their workplace, if it’s convenient for them, or if more research is done. -
Testing of water sources near Camp Grayling for PFAS contamination will continue this summer.
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A local group is working to counteract drunken behavior in downtown Traverse City.
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North Central Michigan College is expanding its paramedic certification program to help fill education gaps in northern Michigan.
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Across the northwest lower region, conference and event tourism is looking strong this summer.
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The state has approved a $2.9 million investment for a new development that will provide year-round rentals in Traverse City’s downtown area.
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Homeowners and local leaders are on opposing sides for proposed short-term rental legislation.
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The question of whether businesses should require masks has stressed northern Michigan’s hospitality industry.
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