Jesse Wiederhold
TV6 Houghton/Hancock Bureau Reporter
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.
Portage Health Foundation is planning on funding volunteer-based first responder departments in the western UP.
As the outdoor growing season approaches, one farmer in Calumet gets a head start in his greenhouses, with plants and chicks.
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A new agreement between Finlandia University and Concordia University Wisconsin would allow students to pursue a degree in pharmaceuticals.
The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is running a membership drive.
Keweenaw County residents are torn on whether or not the addition of a cell tower in the Copper Harbor area would be good for the community.
The event was the grand finale for Finlandia’s “Crush COVID” week. The purpose of the week’s events was to raise awareness about COVID and to give students outlets for stress.
The Finlandia Student Nurse’s Association is hosting a pancake breakfast to raise money to donate to Omega House of Houghton.
People must pick up their coaster and paints, costing four dollars, from the Magic Kiln before the Zoom on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Finlandia's men's hockey team has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dollar Bay Tamarack City Area Schools is 'growing' its way into a healthier lifestyle.
Copper Country Meals Director Jennifer Szubielak is retiring after 15 years of feeding the elderly.
Friends of the Porkies is picking up now, and an artist will soon begin his residency.
Michigan’s health rules now allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity versus the previous 25%. However, that doesn’t always mean more people can sit down.
Now, after a recent survey showed the Houghton/Hancock community is still interested in having a dog park added, plans are underway.
Fishing in the U.P. is a wild experience... one expert shares his tales.
Spring and summer are coming in hot, so get a head start on your gardening portfolio now at Sleemans.
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center in Ontonagon has made some exciting changes in how it uses energy.
The Portage Lift Bridge will see a bunch of construction this coming year.
Get involved in the environment surrounding Lake Superior with the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative.
Little Brothers is prepping for its Easter Sunday delivery service.
The Houghton County Road Commission has been very busy lately.
31 Backpacks is preparing the "Big Pack" for students to take home over spring break.
Students from Hancock High School can now practice e-sports on Mondays and Fridays.
A conservation group is attempting to secure the future of crucial pieces of land in the Keweenaw.
31 Backpacks, Inc. feeds kids when they need it the most.
The aurora borealis might be making an extra exciting appearance this Friday.
The Western U.P. will see more vaccines coming its way in a convenient location now.
The Houghton parking deck may finally see renovations in the future.
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MTU is educating people on the future potential of forestry construction materials in the Keweenaw.
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As the warmer weather approaches, beekeepers in the U.P. can begin the process of making sweet, homemade honey.
The Portage Health Foundation hopes people will continue to apply for scholarships.
UPSET and the Houghton Police Department work hard to keep the Copper Country safe.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the money will fund projects to reduce energy consumption in light-duty cars.
The City of Houghton held a public hearing Wednesday night.
In Houghton County, the Veteran’s Affairs Office will be buying a new vehicle soon.
The Copper Country Humane Society is drawing your pets as a fundraiser all week long.
Mission Point residents got to watch kids build snowmen today thanks to E.B. Holman Elementary.
Dog walking is back at the Copper Country Humane Society.
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge stayed open this winter for the first time in nearly a decade.
The cafe will not be reopening this week, MDARD said Wednesday.
Bridgefest is canceled, taking away a major fundraiser for some businesses.
Cosmo Trikes became waist-down paralyzed in December 2018 and since then, came back to one of his favorite hobbies – bodybuilding.