Alexandrea Ladiski
Newsroom InternAlexandrea Ladiski is a WCMU newsroom intern based in Freeland, covering Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties.
Ladiski is a journalism major with a minor in English at Central Michigan University. During the academic year, she works as a news reporter for CM Life, covering a variety of campus and community stories. She has experience writing news briefs, conducting interviews, and reporting on important topics. Ladiski is passionate about storytelling and aims to create impactful, well-researched content.
After graduation, she hopes to build a career in journalism or editing, ideally writing for a major publication. She's got a strong passion for feature writing and hopes to tell compelling human-interest stories that leave a lasting impact. Ladiski also has an interest in broadcast journalism and could see herself as a news anchor. In addition, she aspires to write novels and books in the future, blending her love for storytelling with long-form writing.
Mackinac Island is her favorite Michigan destination. The atmosphere, history, and views make it a perfect getaway, she said.
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Downtown Midland businesses reported increased sales and customer traffic during Mini Golf on Main, a free 18-hole course that ran through June. The event encouraged families to explore local shops while playing through the city’s Pedestrian Plaza. -
Fire officials in the Tri-Cities and Great Lakes Bay Region are urging safety ahead of the Fourth of July, reminding residents of local fireworks laws, potential fines and where to watch shows in Midland, Saginaw and Bay City. -
Michigan State University is testing whether solar panels and farmland can coexist. A new agrivoltaics study aims to help Michigan farmers decide if dual-use land can support crops, energy and income. -
A new pilot program brings college-level anatomy courses to four mid-Michigan high schools using mixed reality headsets. Backed by federal funding, the course blends immersive 3D models with hands-on learning to engage students and prepare them for health careers. -
U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) spoke out against a proposed $900 billion cut to Medicaid, warning it could displace seniors, close rural hospitals and burdened local governments. -
A Michigan State University researcher is testing which tree species can best withstand future climate conditions in Michigan. With a $500,000 grant from the state, the project is planting tens of thousands of trees across nine sites to study growth, survival and adaptability. The research could shape forest management for decades. -
Around 2,000 protesters marched from Grove Park to the Central Park Bandshell in Midland Saturday as part of the national “No Kings” movement, a coordinated, peaceful protest day calling for the rejection of authoritarianism and political corruption. -
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is receiving $1.2 million in federal funding to continue a multi-year flood risk study in Midland County. The project focuses on modeling and evaluating solutions like levees and retention basins to reduce flooding along the Tittabawassee River Watershed. Local leaders and Corps officials say the effort aims to protect homes, infrastructure and public safety as flood events become more frequent. -
Mid-Michigan cities are joining a nationwide protest movement on June 14 known as “No Kings.” Organizers say the demonstrations, planned in more than 1,500 locations, are a response to authoritarianism. The events coincide with Flag Day and President Donald Trump’s birthday. -
The Road to Restoration clinic stopped in Gladwin on June 6 to help residents navigate license reinstatement. Many attended the free event, where state officials and attorneys offered personalized help, testing and legal resources.
