
Tess DeGayner
ReporterTess DeGayner is a student reporter for WCMU News. She is a senior at Central Michigan University studying Journalism and Broadcasting. Her hometown is Fenton, Michigan.
Last summer, Tess was reporting out of Traverse City in partnership with the Traverse City Record-Eagle.
She joined WCMU’s staff in the spring of 2019. Her stories can be heard on Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Here and Now.
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Communities are showing support for local and national candidates by displaying campaign merchandise. Political yard signs populate homeowner's lawns all…
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On Central Michigan University’s campus, some students are making plans to drive to their hometowns to cast their vote, others have already voted through…
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Traverse City will be looking at the area's relationship with alcohol consumption in a new study. The study will examine both local residents and…
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In the interest of transparency, we note that Mid Michigan College is a financial supporter of WCMU.Michigan estimates more than 600,000 essential workers…
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The Student Activity Center on the campus of Central Michigan University reopened for student reservation only Monday. This decision comes a week after…
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The Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau said the summer travel season went better than the early projections at the start of the pandemic. Northern Michigan has…
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Central Michigan University officials are encouraging the use of the new COVID self-screening app before coming to campus. The app launched in July to…
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Mackinac Bridge Authority officials say there’s been an uptick in traffic approaching the end of the month. CEO/Executive Secretary, Kim Nowack said…
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The Central Michigan Health Department is asking attendees of the Marion High School graduation ceremony to self-monitor for COVID-19. An outdoor event…
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The Michigan Artists Gallery in Traverse City will close its doors after 24 years in business. This week is the last chance to physically admire the…