Brendan Kinney

3 weeks ago | upnorthlive.com | Brendan Kinney

NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- It’s a reality check for potential first-time home buyers. The goal of owning a home is taking longer to achieve, compared to previous generations of house hunters. Alex Bohamed is currently renting an apartment in Traverse City. “The one thing about renting that I don't like is the feeling of just kind of lighting money on fire. I just throw money away. I mean it's worth it living here, but I mean, I'd rather build equity," said Bohamed.

3 weeks ago | wwmt.com | Brendan Kinney

NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- It’s a reality check for potential first-time home buyers. The goal of owning a home is taking longer to achieve, compared to previous generations of house hunters. Alex Bohamed is currently renting an apartment in Traverse City. “The one thing about renting that I don't like is the feeling of just kind of lighting money on fire. I just throw money away. I mean it's worth it living here, but I mean, I'd rather build equity," said Bohamed.

Feb 12, 2025 | upnorthlive.com | Brendan Kinney

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Some northern Michigan retirees are being forced to make a change of plans. That includes Alice Clark. She works at the Manistee County Council on Aging. “It's just a super place to work," Alice Clark said. She's been employed there the past three months. She works 14 hours a week. “I needed more money because I only get Social Security. That don't go very far. My rent went up $48. The cable went up $25 but my Social Security stayed right where it was.

May 16, 2024 | wsbt.com | Brendan Kinney

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May 16, 2024 | wwmt.com | Brendan Kinney

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Justine Johnson is leading the charge toward an electric future in Michigan. "We are still laser focused on building a mobility ecosystem in the state of Michigan that is focused on clean energy," said Johnson, the Chief Mobility Officer for Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. She's working to get more electric vehicles on the road. Her team is focusing on infrastructure, the workforce to support that, along with policy.