Tia Trudgeon
TV6 Morning Live Reporter/Upper Michigan Today Co-Host
Marquette, MI

She graduated from Michigan State University in May 2020 with a degree in English and Film Studies. While attending school away from Marquette, Tia realized her love of the beautiful outdoors and moved back to her hometown shortly after graduation.
Tia holds two positions at the station as the Morning News Live Reporter and Upper Michigan Today co-host.
Tia has been with TV6 since January 2021 and looks forward to connecting with people all across the Upper Peninsula.
Education
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Allan Beauchamp, Eric Hammerstrom, Kristy Burt, and Jim Bennett join TV6′s Tia Trudgeon for a conversation about accessibility in hockey and why it matters.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 12:27 PM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Barry Greenleaf teaches curling basics to the TV6 Morning News team; how you can get involved in the sport too.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 12:39 PM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today Tuesday, December 5.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 10:59 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
The Landmark Inn is having a party on Saturday, Dec. 9 and you're invited! Upper Michigan Today took its show on the road to the historic hotel to check out its holiday happenings and dining options.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 12:16 PM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Rosemary Larson, Tyler LaPlaunt, and Kateri Phillips join Tia Trudgeon and Pavlina Osta on Upper Michigan Today for a conversation about the cultural significance of powwow celebrations and how they're an educational opportunity for the broader public.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 10:46 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
TV6′s Tia Trudgeon chats with elementary school principals Dr. Kristen Peterson, Stephanie Anderson, and Stacy Brock about gifts to give your children to make their winter break fun and enriching.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 11:54 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today assists with the students’ drop-off efforts on Thursday, November 30.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 12:42 PM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today dives into the practice of gratitude and mindfulness at Rise Up Yoga Studio.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 12:18 PM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today Wednesday, November 29.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 12:13 PM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
U.P. Children’s Museum Executive Director Jessica Hanley, Samara Floral Co.’s Shailah Pelto, and Artist Marlene Wood stopped by Upper Michigan Today to help Elizabeth and Tia prepare their pieces for the upcoming Celebrity Art Auction.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 12:32 PM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Powerhouse Baseball and Softball owner Derek Swajanen walks Tia Trudgeon and Kevin McNulty through the facility's feature and explains how it will give Marquette area athletes a leg up on their sport.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 11:33 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
TV6's Tia Trudgeon talks to Shannon Greathouse and Miriam Dwelley about their efforts to feed the Marquette County community on Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 11:39 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Certified Executive Chef Nathan Mileski makes cranberry chili meatballs, cheesy grapes, a bacon-filled salad, and chocolate salami on Upper Michigan Today.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 11:31 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
On Monday’s episode of Upper Michigan Today, Elizabeth Peterson and Tia Trudgeon delve into the world of winter skincare and explore the rejuvenating benefits of facials at Glow Laser Aesthetics.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 11:37 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Immerse yourself in the sounds of singing bowls on Upper Michigan Today Friday, November 17.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 11:44 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Two staff members from MQT Nutrition stopped by Upper Michigan Today to share practical strategies and mindful tips to savor the season without derailing your health journey.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 11:48 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today stops by VFW Post 5670 to check out its pasty-making process
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 11:48 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today dives into two topics on Monday, Nov. 13: epilepsy awareness with Liz Preston, Kathy Agee, Sarah O'Neill, and Shannon Waid, and the Suicide Survivor Fund with Dave Aro.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 12:36 PM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today highlights the NMU band and Dr. Stephen Grugin’s 27-year career on Friday, November 10.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 10:42 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today features Mark Wilcox of the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association and Don Ryan of the Ryan Report on Thursday, November 9.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 12:06 PM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today takes a look at what the Up North Lodge has to offer this winter on Wednesday, November 8.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 11:48 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today is LIVE at NMU's Northern Center to learn more about the upcoming American Culinary Federation Upper Michigan Chapter Culinarian of the Year Dinner. Plus, Chef Derek Estes shows you how to make butternut squash risotto.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 7:53 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
TV6′s Tia Trudgeon sits down with Healthcare Broker Kevin Dorr for a Medicare help session.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 11:55 AM EST
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today Monday, November 6.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 11:38 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
TV6's Tia Trudgeon chats with Andrew Rickauer of the United Way of Marquette County and Dave Mastric of Teaching Family Homes about the impacts of the partnership between the two agencies.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 12:58 PM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Gwinn Area Community School District Superintendent Dr. Sara Croney and Gwinn Middle/High School Principal Brad Pfluger stopped by Upper Michigan Today to break down the bond proposal you'll see on the Nov. 7 ballot, the proposed updates to campus, and how it will affect taxpayers if passed.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Elizabeth Peterson, Tia Trudgeon, Jennifer Perez, and Pavlina Osta get Halloween makeovers from Fresh Coast Beauty.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 11:01 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today features cast members from MATI's production of Rocky Horror Show, which opens Oct. 26 at the Masonic Theatre.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 8:44 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today is all about books on Wednesday, October 25.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 12:11 PM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Musician Lindsay Lou plays original songs on Upper Michigan Today.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 12:01 PM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Strega Nonna Owner/Chef shows you how to make homemade pasta on Upper Michigan Today.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 12:07 PM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Sonora Hodges shares techniques for back massage and details of her clinical massage therapy school on Upper Michigan Today.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 10:55 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today is LIVE at Spin to Win Horsemanship ahead of Equestrian Naomi Rutter's "Meet the Mustangs" event this Saturday. Elizabeth Peterson and Tia Trudgeon check out Rutter's work training wild mustangs for competition.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 11:28 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today is LIVE at Superior Entertainment Center to learn more about the upcoming Bowl For Kids Sake event and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Upper Peninsula.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 8:23 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
TV6's Tia Trudgeon chats with Timber Yeti Axe Range's Avery Smith about hitting the one-year milestone, what's new at the facility, and how to get involved in tonight's tournament.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 11:07 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Marquette's Haunted Hayride's Andi Goriesky stopped by Upper Michigan Today to talk tricks, treats, and what to expect from the 14th annual event.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 10:35 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today is live at Maurices in the Westwood Mall.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 11:04 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Jessica Mariin-Glomp of Fresh Coast Beauty stopped by Upper Michigan Today to share what’s next for her beauty brand and how to book her services.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 8:55 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
The TV6 Morning News gets a sneak peek at Northern Michigan University's production of Spamalot.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 8:17 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Marquette-based Driver Sam Jacques and Co-Driver Trevor LaCombe give the TV6 Morning News a look into preparations the week of the event.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 12:31 PM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
2/7 members of Marquette-based band Soul Responsibility stopped by Upper Michigan Today to talk about the songwriting process, performing at the Fall Phantasm, and debut a music video.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 10:55 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
TV6's Tia Trudgeon reports live from Par Planet.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 10:13 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Musician Phil Lynch plays three original tunes on Upper Michigan Today.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 10:50 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Nutrition Coach Lauren Spranger of MQT Nutrition stopped by Upper Michigan Today to explain what “eating like an athlete” means and how to apply those principles to your daily eating habits.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:24 PM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Tristen Kendrick joins Tia Trudgeon as co-host on Upper Michigan Today Thursday, September 28.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:36 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Longtime member Diane Kordich and LSAA President Lynn Buckland-Brown stopped by Upper Michigan Today to share a bit about the history of the non-profit organization plus upcoming events and workshops.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:49 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Melissa and Peter Copenhaver talk about Suunta Integrative Health and expanding mental health resources in the U.P. over the last four years.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Dr. Anja Hoffstrom of Levata Sleep stopped by Upper Michigan Today to discuss sleep apnea and its treatment options.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
Upper Michigan Today is live at Slug's Bluff ahead of the inaugural Slug Fest.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:31 AM EDT
|By Tia Trudgeon
TV6′s Tia Trudgeon chats with ReStore Director Bob Howe about what’s in store, diverting waste through restoration, and how shopping at the ReStore supports community programs.