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
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A group of veterans are helping out marine scientists including those in the Great Lakes. -
Since Nov. 15, five public safety workers in Michigan have died by suicide. One northern Michigan firefighter is among those trying to help fellow first responders deal with mental health issues. -
More national marine sanctuaries are coming to the Great Lakes. -
Finding a place to perform or rehearse can be hard for smaller arts groups in northern Michigan. -
Michigan State University researchers and a northern Michigan distillery could resurrect an old rye variety from seeds discovered in the depths of Lake Huron. -
Two catastrophes occurred 141-years ago this week on Little Traverse Bay. -
Here:Say Storytelling gets ready for a new season. Its founder tells IPR how it came to be. -
Unofficial results from key northern Michigan races -
How did a German sub end up at the bottom of Lake Michigan? -
You might not believe it, but there are actually pirates on the Great Lakes. Not the kind you see in the movies — swashbuckling or making their prisoners walk the plank.
