https://www.wcmu.org/michigan-news-group-internship Michigan News Group Internship en-US Copyright Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:10:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-10/wcmus-summer-interns-produce-over-100-stories WCMU's cohort of four newsroom interns covered a range of stories across central and northern Michigan in the summer of 2025. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:10:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-10/wcmus-summer-interns-produce-over-100-stories Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-09/wcmus-top-photos-of-the-summer From underwater robots to fishing competitions, county fairs and the Antiques Roadshow, WCMU's team of reporters and interns covered a variety of news stories across central and northern Michigan during the summer of 2025. Below are some of the best moments they captured from behind their camera lenses. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:23:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-09/wcmus-top-photos-of-the-summer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/tara080825 After surviving a suicide attempt, Tara started remembering sexual trauma she experienced in the military. Today, she says mental health services are the only thing that helped her stay alive, and that's why she advocates for the veteran support. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:49:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/tara080825 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/bay-city-woman-finds-healing-while-balancing-tech-career-and-produce-stand Lauren Schwab balances a remote tech career with running a backyard produce stand and selling at a local market in Bay City. After a stage four melanoma diagnosis, she’s found healing and purpose in growing and sharing fresh, local food. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:03:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/bay-city-woman-finds-healing-while-balancing-tech-career-and-produce-stand Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-12/northernstrike080725 Northern Strike is one of the largest Department of Defense's military reserve training programs in the country, taking place from Aug. 2 through Aug. 16 at Camp Grayling. It brought 7,500 service members to Michigan from 36 states and nine countries. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:30:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-12/northernstrike080725 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-12/michigan-education-leaders-push-for-college-access-amid-doubts-from-students Michigan education leaders are pushing to close equity gaps in higher education as part of the state’s "60 by 30" goal. At a recent roundtable, advocates pointed to financial barriers, lack of awareness about aid programs and fear of sharing personal data as challenges, particularly for minority students. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:24:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-12/michigan-education-leaders-push-for-college-access-amid-doubts-from-students Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-12/merges-and-modulars-northern-habitat-for-humanity-group-builds-more-homes-to-meet-demand Northwest Habitat for Humanity is growing to provide more affordable homes for Michigan residents. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:18:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-12/merges-and-modulars-northern-habitat-for-humanity-group-builds-more-homes-to-meet-demand Mia Kerner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-12/michigan-humanities-hopeful-after-federal-judge-rules-its-defunding-unconstitutional Michigan Humanities had $900,000 of its $1.4 million budget put on hold by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in April. A federal judge has now ruled the cuts were “unconstitutional” and its case can move forward. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:09:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-12/michigan-humanities-hopeful-after-federal-judge-rules-its-defunding-unconstitutional Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/special-kids-day-northwestern-michigan-fair-welcomes-all The Northwestern Michigan Fair held its annual "Kid's Day" and "Special Kid's Day" on Wednesday. The fair offered accommodations and activities for children with special needs. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:52:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/special-kids-day-northwestern-michigan-fair-welcomes-all Mia Kerner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/87m-middle-mile-broadband-infrastructure-project-underway A broadband infrastructure project has begun construction to connect some underserved rural areas in Michigan to the internet. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:50:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/87m-middle-mile-broadband-infrastructure-project-underway Mia Kerner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/bergman-co-leads-bipartisan-caucus-to-improve-usps-in-rural-america The USPS has been criticized for its attempts to cut down on some delivery services and consolidate facilities in an attempt to save on costs. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:45:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/bergman-co-leads-bipartisan-caucus-to-improve-usps-in-rural-america Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/agdrones080725 When you drive past potato fields in Montcalm County, you can see more and more drones flying in the air. Experts say there has been an increase in drone usage because they provide precise pesticide application and might reduce costs. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:04:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/agdrones080725 Masha Smahliuk