Mia Kerner
Newsroom InternMia Kerner is a WCMU newsroom intern based at the Traverse City Record-Eagle, where she files both broadcast and print stories about northwest lower Michigan.
Kerner is a Grand Rapids native completing the final year of her journalism degree at Central Michigan University. She loves storytelling and meeting the interesting and important people that contribute to a narrative. Kerner's journalism experience includes three semesters reporting for Grand Rapids Community College’s Collegiate Live newspaper and as a reporter for Central Michigan Life.
Her favorite Michigan destination is Mackinac Island. Kerner has endless memories of visiting the island in her childhood, which was heaven on Earth for the “horse girl” that she was. She still has friends that work on the island and have always loved the nostalgia that accompanies every visit.
After graduation, her goal is to explore as many avenues of journalism as possible. Whether by pursuing additional internships or jobs, Kerner wants to gain experience in reporting on every topic she's able to. She believes that career satisfaction and success is greatly dependent on one being educated, well-rounded and adaptable, which she hopes to be.
Send Mia your story ideas to: kerne1mm@cmich.edu
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Northwest Habitat for Humanity is growing to provide more affordable homes for Michigan residents. -
The Northwestern Michigan Fair held its annual "Kid's Day" and "Special Kid's Day" on Wednesday. The fair offered accommodations and activities for children with special needs. -
A broadband infrastructure project has begun construction to connect some underserved rural areas in Michigan to the internet. -
Grand Traverse County's East Bay Township hosted two open houses to discuss proposed changes to the U.S. 31 North corridor. -
Horizontal construction on the Saab munitions plant in Grayling began last week. -
Beaver Creek County is proposing zoning amendments related to renewable energy systems. -
Free counseling is being offered in the wake of the mass stabbing that took place at the Traverse City Walmart on Saturday, July 26, 2025. -
Accompanied by clear water and sunny skies, 300 people will be swimming across the Straits of Mackinac this weekend. -
Fifty-million dollars in federal aid is coming to Northern Michigan after months of local and state officials advocating for relief from a historic ice storm that swept through the region in March. -
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City recently saw the largest number of patients in the hospital's history.
