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.
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Naloxone--known by brand name NARCAN--is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
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Connect Marquette is bringing back its monthly First Fridays, as well as a kayaking trip in Au Train.
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Bill to add second Marquette County Circuit Court judge awaits potential signature from Gov. Whitmer
The bill would allow Marquette County to elect a second judge to the 25th Circuit Court.
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Participants can join virtually or at one of three in-person events.
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The waste collected is sent to TerraCycle, which will turn it into material used to make recreational items like park benches and playground equipment.
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The group also held ceremonies in honor of the 215 children whose bodies were found buried at an indigenous boarding school in Canada in May.
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Swimming lessons are open to children of any skill level.
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Mill Creek Assisted Living and Norlite Nursing Center have different requirements for guests.
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A different artist performs at Bridgeview Park each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m.
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The influx of visitors is being slowed down by major construction projects.
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The county administrator says while McLean was passionate about his job, he was even more passionate about the people he served.
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Community members attended a grand opening ceremony on Monday at the new facility located on Greenwood Street.
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Children of all skill levels work with a coach to develop their abilities.
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A detour is in place to safely reroute bike traffic around the construction area.
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Local businesses and organizations competed against each other to raise money for the animal shelter.
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Small fires broke out around 8:00 Tuesday evening. A group of good Samaritans jumped into action.
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The male broad-winged hawk had a broken wing when he came to the center.
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Now that the gazebo has been relocated, residents say they can no longer recreate along the water as they have in the past.
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Face coverings will be optional for staff and students at Negaunee Public Schools and Calumet Laurium Keweenaw Public Schools.
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From July 1 - July 12, 58,034 Michigan residents were vaccinated. In the two weeks prior to the sweepstakes announcement, 78,362 were vaccinated.
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Community leaders spoke to the senator about the cybersecurity workforce, high speed internet, electric vehicles, and other growing infrastructure issues.
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Children between the ages of three and thirteen learn about putting, driving, golf etiquette, and sportsmanship.
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Attendees can enjoy a taste of Iron Mountain’s Italian sister city, Sassoferrato, through food, live music, and activities.
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As of July 9, more than 60% of all eligible county residents are vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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The contract gives union members one payment equal to 2% of their base salary during the first year. Each following year, members will receive a $0.30 per hour raise.
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The festival includes a fishing contest, a parade, races, live music, and more.
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Out to Lunch is held Thursday afternoons in Iron Mountain, and Summer in the Park takes place in Norway Thursday evenings.
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Braveworks plans to build a hotel, permanent residential units, and a four-level parking garage.
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Business as usual has resumed at My Place Restaurant & Bar, with the exception of a few minor adjustments.
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The nonprofit will provide resources to help manufacturers bring their product to consumers.
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Campfire Coffee’s founders say its cozy, camp-like atmosphere make the shop special.
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E. coli levels must be below 300 colonies per 100 milliliters for swimming. Levels at McCarty’s Cove, Tourist Park, and South Beach were significantly higher.
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George William Kelly, better known as “Captain Bill,” ran the parade for more than 40 years.
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Boss Snowplow will make a $5,000 firework donation to the Sons of the American Legion for the next five years.
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Pedaling for Preslie participants will bike more than 614 miles throughout the Upper Peninsula.
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Everyday Wines and Tadych’s Econofoods are both seeing beer and wine sales rise.
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Bill Saunders’ last day with the school district will be October 1.
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87 business received federal assistance through the financial institution.
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The Outpost staff held a ribbon cutting to welcome the public.
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Pandemic restrictions began lifting just in time for the theater’s 30th season.
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The food truck’s specialty is its whitefish taco, with fish from the VanLandschoot and Sons fishery.
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The Alger County Sheriff’s Department, Munising Fire Department, DNR, and other entities participated in the training exercises.
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The free event featured games, a dunk tank, and trucks from the Ishpeming Fire Department and UPPCO.
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The Marquette County Land Bank Authority is pushing to make affordable housing easier to find.
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The YMCA is hosting Day Camp, Ninja Camp, a cartwheeling clinic, and more fun activities for kids.
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Before joining the summer program, many students had never picked up an instrument.
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Kiwanis members sort through recyclables with the public to remove items that cannot be recycled.
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The program teaches children ages 10 and under the basics of the sport in six weeks.
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DIGS has started its summer concert series, and the Ore Dock Brewing Company will host comedy shows each month.
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Those who pre-register will receive an extra entry in a drawing to win one of three bicycles.