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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Community members attended the board’s meeting to express their opinions on the order.
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The district’s youth services officer says it can be difficult to catch a student in the act.
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The facility closed in April due to coronavirus concerns and staffing shortages.
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If the union votes in favor of the contract, it will be sent to the NMU Board of Trustees for approval.
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City residents will see an increase in water, sewer, and storm water utility rates.
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They say the initiative would ensure every vote counts in future presidential elections.
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Gogebic County Emergency Management urges the public to switch to 4G or 5G before something goes wrong.
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Graveraet was one of 13 Michigan schools to receive the honor, as well as the first in the U.P. to ever be named a Blue Ribbon School.
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Bugsy Sailor has woken up every day to take a picture of the sunrise since January 1, 2019.
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MAPS, NICE Community Schools, and Ishpeming Public Schools will require masks for pre-K through 6th grade students and staff.
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The district will now require students to wear masks, aligning with new Marquette County Health Department guidelines.
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Of the state’s 13,000 miles of trails, 47 miles belong to the Iron Ore Heritage Trail in Marquette County.
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Students also attended the grand opening of the Imagination Factory Children’s Museum.
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The money raised will to toward the scouts’ activities throughout the year.
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Patients can schedule a time to visit the pharmacy’s drive-through to be tested. Staff members contact patients within a few hours with results.
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According to the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, 88% of hotels and restaurants do not have enough employees on staff to keep up with business.
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Volunteers rebuilt the walkway on the bridge overlooking the falls. They also updated the paint on bathrooms and ticket booths.
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The union says as more employees leave, nurses are being overworked and overwhelmed by the number of patients in their care.
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Daja is the only law enforcement cadaver dog in the Upper Peninsula.
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Nursing students have mixed feelings as they prepare to enter an understaffed field.
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The next time you need a pick-me-up before an early morning flight, a Marquette coffee shop has you covered.
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Owners Dave and Patti Wagner potentially plan to retire next year.
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Barrel + Beam is one of 85 Michigan breweries vending at the festival.
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Marquette Area Public Schools and Hancock Public Schools require masks on buses, although they are optional in the classroom.
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After going virtual in 2020, organizers are excited to bring the event back to the community in person.
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The airport entrance has been relocated while Superior Extrusion’s expansion project is underway.
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Talks of a strike come as mediated discussions continue with university administration over faculty contracts.
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Smoke alarm batteries should be tested monthly to ensure they are working properly.
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The goal of the project is to develop a residential recycling program in Alger County.
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The Mackinac Bridge also saw more traffic this summer, with 614,696 travelers in July.
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The Jondreau Decision recognized commercial fishing as a right of Native American tribes.
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United Way of Marquette County kicks off annual campaign with 5 Days of Caring.
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The musical was the Masonic Arts, Theatre & Innovation Company’s first production in nearly a year and a half.
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Both of this year’s books relate to food. The group will hold events like author readings, an open mic night, and a recipe-tasting contest.
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A licensed counselor meets with students one-on-one during the school day.
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Superior Central and Gwinn Area Community Schools are looking hire several new staff members as classes begin next week.
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The state marker is a collaborative effort between the City of Marquette and the Shiras Institute.
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According to the CDC, first doses of the vaccine have risen approximately 55% since July, bringing the state vaccination rate up to 65%.
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The Ferris wheel is free to students, staff, and the community.
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Campers gathered at Bay Cliff Health Camp on Friday for activities like improv and volleyball with the NMU women’s team.
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Whitmer saw the facility’s cutting-edge equipment and spoke with apprentices about their experiences working in a skilled trade.
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The aluminum manufacturer is constructing a new $20.4 million facility.
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The demonstration was part of an ongoing battle between the union and university administration over faculty contracts.
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Franchisee Border Foods is looking to hire 25 team members, including managers.
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In June, the Unemployment Insurance Agency told nearly 700,000 Michigan residents they may have been ineligible for PUA payments they received.
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The Gwinn school board has not taken a position on the issue of critical race theory.
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Shelters across the country are currently overwhelmed with big dogs and older cats.
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Qualified workers are needed to fill positions in fields such as construction, manufacturing, and transportation.
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A record of 2,550 bikers have signed up for this year’s event.
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The three-day event includes horse shows, livestock auctions, rides, vendors, and live music.