Jesse Wiederhold
Digital Anchor/OTT Producer
Houghton/Hancock, MI
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Jesse joined the TV6 team in December of 2020. He graduated from Northern Michigan University that same month. Jesse earned his Bachelor's in English writing and minored in computer science. He loves going to live music shows and rocking out. He has a passion for writing and news content production, which is why he pursued journalism.
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One cryptocurrency expert says though markets are down it may be a good time to invest or buy.
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Marquette residents rallied Friday against a SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
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NMU Forest Roberts Theatre faculty join Jesse and Elizabeth on Upper Michigan Today.
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Art Week ends with a high-energy, Finnish-style performance by the Summer Strings at 8 p.m. Friday at Lower Harbor.
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The Ontonagon Village Government is struggling to pay pensions from a 2007 agreement, putting the village in debt by about $8.6M.
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The future is female at Jaquart Fabric Products.
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Three Houghton City Council candidates express their interest before a May 3 election.
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Ukrainians are fleeing to Poland for safety and someone from Upper Michigan shares their experience of knowing people there.
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The Keweenaw County Board Chairman explained more about four parcels of land for sale.
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A large parcel of land is for sale in the Keweenaw and the public hopes a future buyer may consider leaving it open for future public access.
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Native plant use in UP landscaping is on the rise and it's not too late to join the ecosystem-boosting bandwagon.
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More than 30 non-profit organizations are seeking volunteers now in Marquette County.
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The Baby Bear festival at Ore Dock Brewing kicks off the weekend festival.
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Both districts have proposals on the May 3 ballot
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Drummer Dorothea Taylor shares what it was like to grow up in Ishpeming and lead the way for lady drummers in the industry.
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Yooper Paranormal weighs in on the findings of a real-life ghost hunt in Rapid River.
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Yooper Paranormal investigated the Swallow Inn in Rapid River - uncovering evidence that something non-living may be occupying the space.
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As the world gets closer to having a metaverse, experts explain what that may mean for many people.
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The Michigan State Police app may be beneficial for people in the Upper Peninsula.
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The Houghton County Road Commission warns drivers to expect slippery road conditions well into Wednesday morning.
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A bobcat from Dickinson County that mistakenly pounced on a porcupine is recovering well.
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The Harbortown Players in Ontonagon are back on stage after more than a decade's hiatus.
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A trademark lawsuit has come to a conclusion for two neighboring businesses in Lac La Belle.
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The Portage Health Foundation is now accepting applications for recreation grants.
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MDHHS updates its COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidance for K-12 schools.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns Michiganders against a rise in fake, at-home COVID tests in distribution.
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2021 was a time for Upper Michigan residents to unite in overcoming another rocky year.
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The Bonfire in Houghton is ringing in the new year with live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Hancock is testing out new machines by Ariens to remove snow on sidewalks more efficiently.
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A court date has been postponed from Dec. 21 to Jan. 24 in the case of Mount Bohemia Ski Resort against the Lac La Belle Lodge.
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Setting New Year's resolutions can be intimidating - it's important to start with a small change to boost your well-being.
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Houghton County roads are extra slick Monday as snow falls after a mild holiday weekend.
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The Portage Lake Lift Bridge is officially open to snowmobile traffic as of Monday morning.
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Portage Health Foundation distributed $643,208.76 of Giving Tuesday donations to 22 Copper Country non-profits on Thursday.
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Seeking help with substance use disorder during the holidays can be hard but recovery is possible with the right support system.
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The MTU Rozsa Center has ended a calendar year with live performances after beginning with tight restrictions that wouldn't allow for it.
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Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly needs volunteers for its Christmas meal delivery program this weekend.
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An MTU graduate suggests homes in the UP switch to solar and electric heat pumps over time to reduce greenhouse emissions by up to 50%.
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The Western UP Health Department encourages all to take a COVID test before heading home to loved ones this week.
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CLK Schools is giving younger grades a head start at advanced, STEAM-based learning.
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The Copper Island Academy in Calumet has been awarded a $1M charter school grant to improve its programming over the next two years.
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The GreenTree in Hubbell got a special Christmas concert from the Dollar Bay choir on Friday.
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A Calumet artist will be featured in a Discovery Plus competition show on Saturday.
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The Hampton Inn & Suites held a ribbon-cutting Thursday to celebrate boosting Houghton's lodging options.
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A bobcat is resting up in Hancock after a mistaken pounce on a porcupine left it hungry and injured.
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The Houghton County Board of Commissioners is beginning a study to see if a second Keweenaw bridge is feasible.
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The Calumet Copperbots are training out-of-season to get a head start on the 2022 robotics competition.
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Mont Ripley in Hancock is set to open its slopes this Saturday at 10:00.