John Redfield

4 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | John Redfield

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) -Grab your bookmarks and settle in. This episode of Upper Michigan Today is turning the page on something special. The spotlight turned to the value on reading and storytelling. Marty Achatz, a literacy instructor at Northern Michigan University, joined to discuss the impact reading can have on potential growth and lifelong learning. While author Tim Shulz shared his insights into his latest novel “A Castaway in Montana” which was chosen as a Michigan Notable Book.

5 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | John Redfield

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - This episode of Upper Michigan Today highlighted Michigan’s direct care workforce and ongoing efforts to improve it. Both Eric Paad, a dedicated caregiver for his daughter Dorothy, who lives with cerebral palsy, discussed the role of a caregiver and how important it is to have more in the Upper Peninsula. While Tracy Anderson from Michigan State University’s Impart Alliance talked about the organizations mission to strengthen the direct care workforce.

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | John Redfield

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Art and identity took center stage on Upper Michigan Today. The show featured country artist Jessey Adams, who gave a preview of her upcoming EP, set to release today. The episode also spotlighted Northern Michigan University’s Drag Cabaret to kick off Pride Month in June. Department Head of Theatre and Dance Bill Digneit shared insights into the evolution of the cabaret and talked about future events at the Black Box Theatre.

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | John Redfield

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - On this special “All Booked Up” episode, Upper Michigan Today sat down with U.P. author J.L. Hyde to talk about her journey as a writer and got a sneak peek at her upcoming book. Marty Achatz and Andrea Marsh from the Peter White Public Library, who recapped last month’s read, revealed their pick for this month’s featured title. But first, John Redfield and Tia Trudgeon talk about the top stories of the day.

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | John Redfield

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Ishpeming Middle and High School Principal Seth Hoopingarner and Birchview Elementary School Principal Matt Byce joined the newscast to share valuable insights on how parents can keep their students academically engaged during the summer break. Emphasizing the importance of reading and math while maintaining a balance of summer fun.