Lily Simmons
Multimedia Journalist, WLUC
Negaunee, MI
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Lily Simmons joined the TV6 team in August of 2020. After working as an anchor and reporter at WBUP for a year, she is excited to work as a Multimedia Journalist for WLUC.
Lily was born and raised in northeast Ohio, where her interest in broadcast journalism blossomed from watching local newscasts. She graduated with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina in 2019. Lily was the student manager of her college radio station for three semesters.
Lily loves meeting new people and is grateful for the opportunity to share their stories. When she isn’t working on a story, she enjoys playing guitar, drawing, and watching 90s sitcoms.
At the Marquette Food Co-op, shelves are packed full due to holiday demand. However, outreach coordinator Sarah Monte says there's no way to know what might happen in the coming weeks.
Digital Downtown Marquette lists hours of operation, ways to shop, and how to get gift cards from each business.
This is usually the strongest season for Houghton County businesses, but that might change this year.
Little Brothers is asking the community to help cook, pack, and deliver 200 meals.
Approximately 250,000 food service workers are expected to apply for unemployment.
The project is part of an endeavor to bring Lakeshore Boulevard 300 feet inland.
Marquette County Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul pantries received a total of $5,800. Money was given by Marquette County Steelworkers Coalition, United Steelworkers Local 4950, and the West End Health Foundation.
Each heart on the ground represents a family impacted by hospice care this year.
Northern Michigan University’s semester ends November 24. President Fritz Erickson says NMU is prepared for a smooth transition.
Ten businesses will receive grants to add winterized outdoor facilities.
With her chair, Dottie is able to run and play just like the other dogs at the shelter.
Whitmer says the number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals is expected to double in two weeks.
Paid pre-order meals and pies are also available for pickup from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bell ringers will wear masks and gloves. A virtual kettle is also available online.
Honor Flight president Scott Knauf says it’s important that every veteran waiting to fly makes the trip to Washington D.C.
Half the student body will attend classes physically Mondays and Wednesdays, while the other half of students attends virtually. The groups will switch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The closure is due to positive COVID-19 cases among command staff and correctional officers.
The shelter is in need of cat litter, paper towels, bleach, 13-gallon garbage bags, and equine pine pellets.
The child is interviewed by a forensic interview in a family-friendly environment. The interview is recorded for use by the center, law enforcement, and other organizations involved in the case.
The scholarships were awarded to three students who work as caregivers or plan to upon graduation.
The PEIF is closed to recreational sports and activities. Academic courses will continue as scheduled.
Shortly after saying he believed the charges should be dropped, Loos removed his mask. The judge dismissed the courtroom.
Volunteers packed each car with fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy products, and other produce.
Finlandia’s campus pastor says the event is an opportunity for the university to help its neighbors in need.
The $142,000 gift will be used to purchase an information management system and an RNA extractor.
Constructed in 1895, the building at 425 5th Street was once a saloon, as well as a magistrate’s office.
Precinct 2 residents cast their ballots at the Calumet Colosseum.
In addition to keeping participants safe, collecting money rather than cans allows each pantry to purchase specific products they need.
Police Captain Mike Laurila says the quiet holiday weekend was likely due to COVID-19 causing fewer to participate.
Face-to-face instruction is scheduled to resume Monday, November 2.
Visual and Performing Arts students produced effects and constructed scenery for the drive-through Haunted Mine Tour.
The holiday weekend is usually a busy one for bars, but that might not be the case for 2020.
The group will meet at Barrel + Beam to build desks for Marquette County students free of charge.
Those who are unemployed can send in their resume for review and coaching.
The “State of Good Repair” funds will be invested into Michigan’s rail network.
Marquette County Sheriff Greg Zyburt says his department will not enforce the ban. Marquette County Prosecutor Matt Wiese says the ban violates voters' Second Amendment rights.
The delineators assist drivers in low visibility conditions and at night. They are proven to help reduce the number of lane departure crashes in Michigan.
Commissioners say the amendment is a great benefit to public health.
Winter in the U.P. is off to an early start. Seasonal workers begin next week, so the number of people available to plow has been limited.
The station will have a box to collect unwanted pills for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Trick-or-treating will take place on October 31, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants are advised to maintain social distancing, and to only trick-or-treat with members of their own household. Anyone who feels sick is asked to remain at home and to not hand out candy to others.
The event began with an introduction from U.S. Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI).
The rally will take place at the Houghton County Memorial Airport.
Patrons are now allowed to purchase and drink alcohol inside bars, as long as they remain seated. All parties must be seated six feet apart, and capacity numbers are limited.
The farmers market is held indoors at the Copper Country Curling Club’s Drill House Rink.
The campaign is designed to reduce the number of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses.
Ishpeming Middle and High School switch to remote learning after student tests positive for COVID-19
Face-to-face instruction will resume November 2.
The industry’s growth is due in large part to retailers receiving licenses to sell recreational use products.
Dr. Mazzuchi has served as the mayor of Marquette, president of the Marquette Area Chamber of Commerce, and first board president of the Trillium House.
According to Village Manager Joe Erickson, businesses are doing well.