Tyler Thompson
Morning Edition Host and ReporterTyler Thompson joined Interlochen Public Radio in the fall of 2022, with five years of experience between WKSU 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 membership drive coordinator. 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.
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The award-winning podcast "Click Here" brings a five-part series to IPR starting today, reported and hosted by former NPR investigations correspondent Dina Temple-Raston. -
The free dental clinic called "United We Smile" will serve children, veterans, pregnant women and those with special health needs. It will also be part of required learning for student dentists.
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Buckley Community Schools is growing and a new bond could help address that.
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Families need more childcare options, providers need more money and employers need help. That’s according to a new report published last week by the Child Care Initiative at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey.
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The Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County is putting up a statue of James Earl Jones. Community members are invited to nominate a mentor whose names will also be included in the monument.
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For Green Lake Township, the sculptures placed around the community fulfill a goal of community beautification. For artist Doug Gruizenga's daughter, it's a lasting tribute to her late father.
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People who own vacation rentals in northern Michigan are seeing a drop in revenue part of a national trend.
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Munson Healthcare, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority, and other partners will use $5 million in federal funds to develop the Grand Traverse Center for Mental Wellness.The Center for Wellness will bring existing mental health services under one roof. It's part of a three-phase project to expand mental health services.
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It's nesting season for common loons in northern Michigan, the birds are on the state threatened species list. Conservationists are asking folks to give them some space.
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Doug Watson was driving his 1995 Chevy Silverado with a friend last year when they were caught in the path of the Gaylord tornado. The truck was destroyed — until two high school seniors stepped in.
