Tristen Kendrick
TV6 Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Marquette, Michigan
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Tristen Kendrick Joined the TV6 & FOX UP team as a Multimedia Journalist in August 2022 after graduating from Siena Heights University with a degree in Communications and mass media.
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan but moved to Miami Lakes, Florida when he was eight years old. Tristen’s passion for broadcasting began a lot later in life as he didn’t start doing anything with broadcasting until he was a Senior in college. As a junior Tristen took a journalism class where he learned how to write. While in this class he discovered this passion that he had for writing and then he joined the school's writing team and was the sports editor for the next two and a half years.
After Tristen Quit college football his senior year, he decided to get an internship at a radio station in the same town where his college was. During this time at the radio station, he was on air every Tuesday and Thursday for a sports talk show. He also worked with a station called LISD-Tv where he covered college and high school sports in the area.
When it comes to extracurricular activities Tristen enjoys things such as working out, bowling, go kart racing, hikes, swimming, traveling and hanging out with friends. Tristen also has a 105lbs pound golden retriever mixed with a Pitbull named Bessy that is basically like his daughter.
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This fundraiser asks for donations of 250 dollars because that’s exactly that’s how much it costs for a family to stay at a harbor house for a week.
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After Tuesday night’s county board meeting, commissioner Steven Viau said he saw the resignation of Andrea Nummilien coming.
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Ritz Hair and Massage Studio owner Christa Madgwick said the Pathways Organization and events like these are monumental.
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This event featured a potluck with live music performances and face painting.
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Event organizer Angela Luskin said this health and wellness-focused event had multiple activities for all ages.
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Petunia Pandemonium Chairperson Barb Kelly said the beautification committee started this years ago because that area looked very unwelcoming.
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The community is coming together to support a Munising woman battling breast cancer.
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Race Cochair Dan Korhonen said all money will go towards the YMCA of Marquette County’s youth programs.
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From June to October, during the first Thursday of each month, local galleries and private studios open their doors and welcome visitors with live demonstrations, deals and entertainment.
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Sticker Shock is a yearly youth-led awareness event where teen volunteers place stickers on the outside of alcohol packaging, reminding consumers not to supply alcohol to anyone under 21.
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Marquette Charter Township Planning and Zoning Administrator Jason McCarthy said these new developments are only going to help the Maquette area excel.
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Sarah Zyburt said she has been working with multiple partners on this project, including the Marquette Police Department.
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A Child Welfare Specialist explains the process of becoming a foster parent.
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Foster parent Barb Olsen says while it’s never easy to foster a teenager, you will figure out a way to make it work.
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Dickinson County Ford Airport Manager Tim Howen said Skywest has temporarily assigned a larger plane to provide service to and from that airport.
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Coordinator Callisto Cortez said this event is finally making a return after a three-year hiatus. Cortez also expressed that this event highlighted mental health awareness month and brought families together.
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The dinner was $15 for adults and five dollars for children 10 and under and children younger than five ate free.
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All seniors that had a part in the breakfasts said they are sad to be leaving, but they're glad they got to end their last week of school with five days of good food.
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Seven U.P. counties could get assistance for damaged infrastructure, like roads and bridges: Alger, Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette and Ontonagon.
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Now that the snow melted, the Walleye fishing season has officially begun in Delta County. However, experts say there are a few rules to remember.
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Co-Owner Todd King said they decided to do this event after receiving multiple interests and questions about E-Bikes.
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Director Todd Poquette went on to say this new space has a two-acre green space that will be turned into a park next year.
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National Association of Professional Canine Handlers Master Trainer Mathias Munger said there are several different types of police dogs.
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Wall Project Committee Chairman and Air Force Veteran Bill Nash said builders informed them that this fence is expected to last at least 100 years.
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Alger County Sheriff Deputy Perry King said when a dog picks up a scent, the handler’s job is to then follow the dog’s lead.
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Siekierski adds that this 8,932-square-foot project cost over $8 million, with an additional $2 million awarded to resurface the parking area and entrance roads.
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Staff also said even though their students are leaving the school, their relationship with students will remain for all of eternity.
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Graduate Josie Hodges said her NMU experience has been incredible since freshman year.
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Carson's girlfriend, Lauren Mauser, who is also an NMU student, said over the last three years, Carson gave her enough love to last the rest of her life.
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The 8th grader said at first glance, he saw a peer coughing, but he didn’t think anything of it. Then, he realized they were gasping for air.
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This year’s report shows that 44% of households in Marquette County face financial hardships. The report also shows 70% of families in the county are struggling with healthcare and school needs.
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Marquette county is asking that all citizens leave a few non-perishable foods by their mailboxes on that Saturday. Local mail carriers will collect the food throughout their route.
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The Munising Public Schools Superintendent says it’s important that the kids get off school on time because a lot of them have jobs that contribute to tourism.
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Mather is a 102-year-old building that needs new windows, and the middle and high school was built in 1980 and has significant needs.
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Both districts are hoping they can return to school Wednesday.
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The University of Michigan’s adaptive track team came from Ann Arbor to help train and encourage individuals with disabilities.
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his year’s commencement Student Speaker Anderson Piercey said being selected to speak in front of everyone was a nerve-wracking but exhilarating feeling.
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This year Keynote Speaker Russ Youngstrom said he came to express the importance of safety in the workplace.
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A residential treatment facility is being dedicated in memory of former State Representative John Kivela, who passed away in 2017.
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The bank said it’s important for young people to understand how the difference between a checking and savings account.
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Mathieu said physical therapy is an important piece of the puzzle when dealing with the brain disorder.
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Negaunee band teachers said this performance is great because it’s giving the band members more live experience playing in front of a crowd.
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During the clinic, attendees will be able to test all different types of E-bikes and ask any questions they have.
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Project Director Monet Borione said the council is doing this to highlight child abuse and neglect prevention month.
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Nancy was employed by Rampart Emergency Medical Services for over 40 years. Apart from being a community leader, she was a captain for PGR regional ride, Michigan Bikers Helping Veterans.
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This collection also supports the county fair said 4-H leader Michelle Coleman.
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The pledge asks peple to commit to continuously making Marquette County a great place to live.
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Administration of Outdoor Recreation and Nature-Based Tourism Director Scott Jordan said this meeting was full of opportunities for students that attended.
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This event will be held at Joseph Heirman University Center In room 952 this Saturday.
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According to Latta, the organization always needs volunteers in Delta, Menominee, Dickinson, and Alger Counties.
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