Jerry Tudor
Chief Videographer, WLUC TV6
Marquette
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Originally from Massachusetts, Jerry grew up near the Port Huron area and moved to the U.P. in 2001.
A proud NMU graduate, Jerry studied media production and new technology . He also dabbled in theatre.
Joining the TV6 team just in time to ring in the new year of 2012, Jerry is thrilled to be a part of the dynamic team at TV6 as a photojournalist/live truck operator. Away from his professional life Jerry spends the majority of his time with his wife and three children.
When time allows Jerry enjoys movies, video games and music.
A millage renewal for the Peter White Public Library passed with a large margin in Skandia and Sands Township.
The Ishpeming City Council votes to allow a religious festival, called UP CityFest, to be held at Al Quaal Recreation Area August 15 with coronoavirus restrictions in place.
It’s an effort to match pets at the shelter that are 8 years old or older with senior citizens 62 years old and older.
The masks are intended for the Detroit and Detroit metro area, but it's a sign of the strength of the relationship between Michigan and Shiga, Japan.
Home health and hospice care providers adapt to treating patients amid covid-19 pandemic, working to ensure patient and staff safety.
Cities and townships work to ensure worker and voter safety ahead of Michigan primary election Tuesday, August 4.
Marquette DDA holds Blueberry Quest in place of Blueberry Fest for the 2020 year.
The Salvation Army is collecting donations of back to school supplies for students in Marquette County, in particular, the west end area schools.
The new order goes into effect Saturday, Aug. 1, and excludes children 5 and under.
Up North Lodge in Forsyth Township held their first Bike Night of the 2020 summer benefiting the Forsyth Township Fire Department and EMT's.
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The total money raised is still being counted, but organizers are hoping to bring in between $10,000 and $15,000 for the U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network.
Queen City Burger Company is adding a new location in Hancock and hopes to have it open by this fall.
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With the coronavirus pandemic, UPAWS is having a tougher time raising funds, namely because they’ve had to cancel some events.
The Alger County Kiwanis group worked Thursday to clean up a section of M-28 between Christmas and Munising as part of the state's Adopt-A-Highway program.
Work is beginning on a new parking lot at the Sugarloaf Mountain Natural Area in Marquette Township, Marquette County officials advise caution for motorists on County Road 550.
Marquette city staff are prepared for an increase in absentee ballots and new safety measures for in-person voting ahead of the August primary election
A plan for a City Fest was withdrawn from the Marquette Township Board after the property owner denied the plan
An $8,000 fencing project wrapped up Tuesday in Negaunee, the project focused on an area of the city known as old town.
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Now through Sunday, July 26, you can sign up and run, bike or walk anywhere you’d like.
Gwinn School Board will be seeking input from the community and staff to develop plans to return to school in the fall.
Sands Speedway is holding racing for its 51st season, asking fans to practice social distancing and wear a mask where appropriate
Be Well Marquette celebrates its soft opening with a ribbon cutting joined by members of the DDA and LSCP
City officials join members of the LSCP and other organizers to cut the ribbon on the new pavilion at Lake Bancroft in Ishpeming.
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The group's mission is to uplift marginalized voices.
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The camp includes videos recorded by Messiah staff as well as bible stories, crafts, music and movement instructions.
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Crews will be installing the fencing July 20.
InvestUP is working with its partners to help distribute a second round of stimulus money for U.P. businesses totaling about 4.5 million dollars.
Marquette City Commissioners toured possible construction project sites for 2021 before a special meeting Wednesday.
PepsiCo is working with other groups to provide meals to children and families in rural communities in Michigan and across the country.
The Negaunee Public Library is still holding its summer reading program with some changes amid the covid-19 pandemic.
During a regular board meeting, Marquette County Commissioners approved a plan to study how to dispose of 1.2 million gallons of PFAS contaminated biosolids at the K.I. Sawyer Wastewater Treatment Facility.
The SHF says the average amount awarded is between $10,000 and $15,000 per proposal.
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The goal for this ‘Round Up’ fundraiser is $2,500.
Van Riper State Park filling up as we approach the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The Greater Ishpeming Negaunee Chamber of Commerce hosts its Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale to help downtown businesses.
Marquette police remind residents to pick up after themselves as they take to the beaches for the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Thursday the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority held a hazardous household waste collection, they were specifically hoping to collect items containing mercury so they could be safely disposed of.
Marquette police will have extra patrols out ready to address fireworks complaints during the 4th of July holiday weekend.
The activities director for Norlite worked with the Jacobetti Home for Veterans and other groups in the city to organize a 4th of July parade for the residents.
The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum has teamed up with NMU for its new online ticket sales.
Riders will have from July 1 to October 1 to complete one of a few different challenges on trails in Marquette County.
The U.P. Regional Blood Center is currently experiencing a critical need all blood types.
Police are stepping up patrols as the 4th of July holiday weekend approaches. They'll be looking for impaired and distracted drivers.
Camping is back at Tourist Park in Marquette. The park is actually booked full for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend.
June 29 through July 4, fireworks can be lit off between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. Police say extra patrols will be out specifically looking for fireworks violations.
Monday afternoon, in a meeting of the NMU Board of Trustee's Financial Committee, a tuition increase of $215 per semester was passed.
Police Chief Blake Rieboldt presented the awards Monday night to officers Ben Takala and Mark Haines.
The shop is moving to a new location on Washington Street, next to Outlanders and across from KFC.
Marquette Trails Fest is postponed until October, but, in the meantime, they're hosting the event virtually this weekend.