Personnel Bios - Northern Michigan's News Leader

  • Anchor Bios

  • Michelle Dunaway joined Northern Michigan's News Leader in October, 2000 as a Reporter for 9&10 News at 5 and 6. In October, 2003, she became Co-Anchor of Michigan This Morning. In February of 2007 she
    Michelle Dunaway joined Northern Michigan's News Leader in October, 2000 as a Reporter for 9&10 News at 5 and 6. In October, 2003, she became Co-Anchor of Michigan This Morning. In February of 2007 she
  • Wednesday, January 2 2013 11:01 AM EST2013-01-02 16:01:13 GMT
    Jessica Dupnack joined 9&10 News in September 2011 as a general assignment reporter based in Cadillac. She is excited to be able to put her skills to work for Northern Michigan's News Leader!
    Jessica Dupnack joined 9&10 News in September 2011 as a general assignment reporter based in Cadillac. She is excited to be able to put her skills to work for Northern Michigan's News Leader! Jessica
  • Kevin Essebaggers is the co-anchor of 9&10 News at 5 and anchors 9&10 News at Noon. He also co-anchors Fox 32 News at 7:00. Northern Michigan first got to know Kevin during his years as the Live Reporter
    Kevin Essebaggers is the co-anchor of 9&10 News at 5 and anchors 9&10 News at Noon. He also co-anchors Fox 32 News at 7:00. Northern Michigan first got to know Kevin during his years as the Live Reporter
  • Sports Team

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 6:03 AM EDT2013-05-19 10:03:00 GMT
    Jared Smith is the Sports Director at 9&10 NewsA graduate at Penn State University, Jared joined 9&10 News in January of 2013 as a sports anchor. Before arriving at 9&10 News, Jared spent a year as the
    Jared Smith is the Sports Director at 9&10 NewsA graduate at Penn State University, Jared joined 9&10 News in January of 2013 as a sports anchor. Before arriving at 9&10 News, Jared spent a year as the
  • Jeff Johnson joined Northern Michigan's News Leader as a Weekend Sports Anchor just in time for Christmas in 2009. He grew up in Grand Rapids but his family took yearly vacations to Northern Michigan
    Jeff Johnson joined Northern Michigan's News Leader as a Weekend Sports Anchor just in time for Christmas in 2009. He grew up in Grand Rapids but his family took yearly vacations to Northern Michigan as
  • I started at 9&10 News in May of 2003 as a summer intern. After returning to Central Michigan University for my senior year, I stayed on during the weekends to help shoot football and basketball for 9
    I started at 9&10 News in May of 2003 as a summer intern. After returning to Central Michigan University for my senior year, I stayed on during the weekends to help shoot football and basketball for 9
  • Weather Team

  • Chief Meteorologist Tom O'Hare joined the Doppler 9&10 Weather Team in May, 2004 for 9&10 News at 5 and 11. Before he joined 9&10 News, Tom worked as the morning/noon Meteorologist in Binghamton, New York.
    Chief Meteorologist Tom O'Hare joined the Doppler 9&10 Weather Team in May, 2004 for 9&10 News at 5 and 11. Before he joined 9&10 News, Tom worked as the morning/noon Meteorologist in Binghamton, New York.
  • Katie Dupree joined the Doppler 9&10 Weather Team in January 2011. Before she joined 9&10 News, Katie interned at both WDIV in Detroit, and with the Doppler 9&10 Weather team. Katie graduated with a Bachelor
    Katie Dupree joined the Doppler 9&10 Weather Team in January 2011. Before she joined 9&10 News, Katie interned at both WDIV in Detroit, and with the Doppler 9&10 Weather team. Katie graduated with a Bachelor
  • Michael is originally from Northern Michigan and returns home after working in Minot, ND the past two years. Michael grew up in Cadillac and graduated from Cadillac High School. He went to college in
    Michael is originally from Northern Michigan and returns home after working in Minot, ND the past two years. Michael grew up in Cadillac and graduated from Cadillac High School. He went to college in
  • Photojournalist

  • "The opportunity to work on Michigan This Morning has been a great experience. Ever since I've been in this position, it seems like I've grown close to all of the communities of northern Michigan. I feel
    "The opportunity to work on Michigan This Morning has been a great experience. Ever since I've been in this position, it seems like I've grown close to all of the communities of northern Michigan. I feel
  • I started at 9 &10 news as an intern in June of 2002. Shortly after that I became part of the news team as a full time Photojournalist. Since then I have enjoyed meeting all of the unique people and e
    I started at 9 &10 news as an intern in June of 2002. Shortly after that I became part of the news team as a full time Photojournalist. Since then I have enjoyed meeting all of the unique people and experiences
  • My career as a photojournalist for 9 & 10 News began in September 2010. As a 2009 graduate of Central Michigan University's School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, my professional career began soon af
    My career as a photojournalist for 9 & 10 News began in September 2010. As a 2009 graduate of Central Michigan University's School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, my professional career began soon after

Inside 9&10 News

  • Reporters

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-04-23 17:43:34 GMT
    Katie Boomgaard joined the 9&10 News team in May 2011 as an intern, while she was a student at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan.Katie graduated from Madonna in May 2012 with a major in Broadcast
    Katie Boomgaard joined the 9&10 News team in May 2011 as an intern, while she was a student at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan.Katie graduated from Madonna in May 2012 with a major in Broadcast
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-04-23 17:42:20 GMT
    Breelynn Martin joined 9&10 News in February 2013 as a general assignment reporter based in Cadillac. Breelynn graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism.
    Breelynn Martin joined 9&10 News in February 2013 as a general assignment reporter based in Cadillac. Breelynn graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism.
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-04-23 17:41:06 GMT
    Meredith Barack joined the 9 & 10 News team in September 2012. Meredith graduated from Purdue University in May 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. During her time at Purdue she anchored
    Meredith Barack joined the 9 & 10 News team in September 2012. Meredith graduated from Purdue University in May 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. During her time at Purdue she anchored