Leelanau County

Leelanau County Administrator James Dyer responds to intimidation allegations and other accusations in a 25-page response to Finance Director Rio Risbridger's complaint, while arguing broader workplace dysfunction is to blame.

Jim Dyer was brought on to help stabilize Leelanau County's government. But documents reveal a pattern of complaints toward the administrator, who is now on paid leave.

Leelanau County hired James Dyer to stabilize a troubled workplace. Eighteen months later, multiple allegations of intimidation have culminated in the county administrator being placed on paid leave pending an investigation.

IPR has obtained the 10-page complaint made against Leelanau County Administrator Jim Dyer, who was placed on paid leave earlier this month.

A complaint filed by Leelanau County Finance Director Rio Risbridger accuses Administrator Jim Dyer of intimidation, transparency issues and policy violations.

Voters gave Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe a second term on Tuesday, while others outside the city made decisions on services and infrastructure.

No ski lift — but instead, hiking, biking and cross country ski trails, and views of the whole peninsula and Lake Michigan.

Northern Michigan’s agriculture industry is feeling the impact of rising costs, supply shortages and less research funding, among other things that benefit farmers.

Michigan's Attorney General is going after the Twin Flames Universe, a spiritual organization based in Leelanau County that's widely considered to be a cult.

Michigan's Attorney General is going after the Twin Flames Universe, a spiritual organization based in Leelanau County that's widely considered to be a cult.