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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It's estimated over 38,000 direct hotel jobs have been lost in the Michigan hospitality industry and about 87,000 jobs lost have been lost indirectly as… -
The recent anti-lockdown protests in Lansing are causing additional stress for Michigan nurses. Assistant Director of Nursing at Central Michigan… -
Central Michigan University announced it will receive nearly $14 million from the federal government in response to COVID-19.According to the university,… -
Central Michigan University is offering a one month course to help students understand COVID-19. In part of the university's Critical Engagment program,… -
Cheboygan resident, Sharen Lange is contributing to the national effort of providing face masks for people in need. Lange said she's a part of a Facebook…
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For people with hearing impairments, face masks can be a barrier in communication. After the Centers for Disease Control recommended universal masking,… -
With the closing of schools and restaurants, some farmers are finding themselves with produce waiting to be distributed. In an effort to help, Groundworks… -
Michigan residents who have lost employer-based healthcare coverage during the coronavirus pandemic can apply for federal healthcare options. According to…
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One part of life might feel more normal for Emmet County residents. Emmet County Recycling resumed curbside recycling on April 6, after a temporary… -
Michigan Governor Whitmer announced the closure of K-12 school buildings for the rest of the school year. In the Executive Order, the governor refers to…
