Tyler Thompson
Morning Edition Host and ReporterTyler Thompson joined Interlochen Public Radio in the fall of 2022. Thompson has worked at WKSU (Ideastream Public Media) and WOSU Public Media in his home state of Ohio, and KDLG Public Radio in Dillingham, Alaska.
Thompson has worn many hats as a reporter, host, producer and fundraiser. Before journalism, he pursued a career as a firefighter and medic.
He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University and an associate's degree in firefighter protection technology from the University of Akron.
Have a news tip? Send it to tyler.thompson@interlochen.org.
-
Sailing Walloon Lake each summer is a passionate fanfare and this year, locals will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the "first 17" to sail it. -
Scientists have been trying to figure out a good way to treat ballast water from lakers, which are ships that travel only within the Great Lakes. But new research shows things might be a little trickier than scientists thought. -
A free documentary screening in Traverse City on Wednesday dives into the story of sea lamprey, and how this jawless fish from the Atlantic nearly took down the Great Lakes. -
Last fall, IPR brought you “A Crisis of Care” – a five-part series about childcare in northern Michigan. We spoke to the Amidon family in Manistee about their needs.Now they've invited to Washington D.C to advocate for Michigan families. -
Flat Cap Ventures will offer its event space and parking to businesses feeling a dip in sales due to a major construction project along U.S. 31. -
The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary preserves more than 100 shipwrecks in Lake Huron's chilling seabed. -
Storytelling, drama, action, good versus evil … that is professional wrestling in Kalkaska. Fans flock to see Mr. Chainsaw Professional Wrestling, which attracts talent from Michigan and beyond. For the fans, it’s entertaining. For the wrestlers, it can be so much more. -
In 1913, a furious storm swept the Great Lakes region. Called "The White Hurricane," it sank a dozen ships and killed 250 people. -
Welcome to the first episode of Maritime Time, IPR's weekly look at life on the Great Lakes. -
Some are adapting to challenges posed by major construction on a main road through town. Others have serious concerns.
