Miya Ingle

2 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Miya Ingle

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Munson Healthcare is addressing a significant healthcare worker shortage and the high cost of living in the region with the help of a new state initiative. The Michigan State Housing and Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded Munson a $500,000 employer-assisted housing grant, which the healthcare system will match dollar for dollar.

4 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Miya Ingle

TOPICS:Traverse CityWastewater treatmentUpgrades$42 millionBondsInfrastructureUV disinfectionImprovementsGRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City commissioners approved the issuance of up to $42 million in bonds to fund significant improvements to the city's wastewater treatment plant. The project aims to address aging infrastructure, enhance reliability, improve hydraulics, and repair a deficient UV disinfection system.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Miya Ingle

TOPICS:MichiganFarmersH-2AWage ratesLabor costsBill HuizengaAgricultural jobsGrocery pricesLANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- As Michigan farmers grapple with increasing challenges, a bipartisan effort is underway to provide some relief from soaring labor costs associated with the H-2A visa program. Congressman Bill Huizenga is spearheading a push to pause the rising H-2A wage rate, which has more than doubled since 2005, according to Huizenga.

1 week ago | wwmt.com | Miya Ingle

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Across Michigan, nearly half of households are struggling to get by. That's according to a new report by the Michigan Association of United Ways and its research partner, United For ALICE. The numbers are rising, and so are the stories of families who are feeling the strain. "It's hard, especially when you feel like you don't have help," Nicole Wares said. Nicole is a single mom living in Traverse City. "I work at Dunham's," Nicole said.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Miya Ingle

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Across Michigan, nearly half of households are struggling to get by. That's according to a new report by the Michigan Association of United Ways and its research partner, United For ALICE. The numbers are rising, and so are the stories of families who are feeling the strain. "It's hard, especially when you feel like you don't have help," Nicole Wares said. Nicole is a single mom living in Traverse City. "I work at Dunham's," Nicole said.