David Lyden

One of the victims of the 2017 explosion at the Green Mill Motel in Wexford County  has filed a lawsuit. Investigators say Amanda Skardoutos was making butane hash oil in her room, sparking the explosion that destroyed the motel. The explosion left her sons, Marcus, Thomas and Brian Adams, with severe burns. Brian nearly died and has endured years of…

This year marked a significant milestone for a Clare County firefighter. This is Lt. Jerry Bridges’ 60th year as a firefighter. His impressive career has spanned several departments across the state. It is perhaps the unlikeliest way to start what would turn into a 60 year firefighting career, But in 1962, Jerry Bridges was working a part-time job at a…

Unsolved is a true crime podcast series from 9&10 News. Each month, David Lyden will dive into an unsolved crime in Northern Michigan. It’s been 53 years since two teenage girls disappeared in Oscoda, Michigan. And the Halloween mystery has baffled investigators ever since. Mary Buehrle was just 8 years old in 1969, but has plenty of fond memories of…

It’s been 53 years since two teenage girls disappeared in Oscoda, Michigan. And the Halloween mystery has baffled investigators ever since. Mary Buehrle was just 8 years old in 1969, but has plenty of fond memories of her older sister Pamela. “She had the most beautiful, long, long, black hair. And she had, like they say, brown, but I say…

We told you back in July how Mackinac County Deputies finally solved a 25 year old cold case using forensic genetic genealogy. The case of Baby Garnet is one that’s haunted investigators since 1997. “The guy that was cleaning out the outhouses used, obviously the suction and it got clogged and once he went to undo the clog, that’s when…

It is Mason County’s oldest cold case: the shooting death of Luther Foster. Foster was a prominent community member and leader in the early days of Ludington. “James Ludington owned all the land around here, or most of it, and started his lumber business here. He lived his whole life is an adult life in a couple hotels in Milwaukee,”…

The disappearance of Native American women in the U.S. is a crisis that’s been ignored for decades. But tribes here in northern Michigan are working to change that. Gregory Petoskey still has fond memories of his sister Karen. “She was a roughneck, like to dance, saying she loved her kids and family. She was always here on the holidays,” said…

Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at improving pipeline safety. Senator Peters says the legislation requires pipelines in what are considered high consequence areas to use the most up to date monitoring technology. He says this is critical to prevent spills that could damage lakes or rivers and harm wildlife. The bill would also expand funding to…

It’s been 16 years since someone shot and killed 18-year-old Nicholas Beebe in his home as he was asleep on the couch. But after a decade and a half of investigating, still no arrests and no charges. Nick Beebe and life in northern Michigan seemed to go hand in hand. “His favorite was trout season and mushrooming. Oh, he was…

Native American tribes are raising awareness about missing and murdered people within their communities, especially women and girls. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians held a gathering Thursday highlighting the issue. Red shirts lined part of M-22 in Leelanau County in remembrance of Native Americans who have gone missing or were murdered. The tribe also shared resources…

Friday, a jury acquitted two of the men charged with plotting to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. But the outcome of the trial was more complicated than that. The jury found Brandon Caserta not guilty on kidnapping conspiracy charges and Daniel Harris not guilty on kidnapping conspiracy and weapons charges. The jury could not reach a verdict on weapons and kidnapping…

For this week’s Brewvine, photojournalist Jeremy Erickson and David Lyden take you to Amoritas Vineyards in Lake Leelanau where they are anxiously awaiting summer and the release of new rosés. Something that can’t happen quickly enough at Amoritas is the release of three new rosés that span the sweetness and style spectrum. Members of their wine club might get an…

Wednesday marks two years since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed within the Munson Healthcare system Munson Healthcare has treated hundreds of COVID-19 patients during the pandemic; a pandemic that challenged the healthcare system like never before. It was the night of March 16th, 2020 when the inevitable became reality for Munson Medical Center. “I remember having a conversation with…

Celebrating eleven years in business calls for a unique creation. So Soo Brewing Company’s mug club members voted on what kind of special suds will be on tap for this year’s big celebration. “They asked me to produce a coffee blonde. Now we’ve done coffee beers, coffee porter, “Cup of the Day Porter”, all that. But we’ve never done a…

9&10 News spoke with Michigan Congressman John Moolenaar on Friday about the war in Ukraine. He says the sanctions announced by the Biden administration are a good start but he says there’s more the U.S. can do. Moolenaar is co-sponsoring legislation to further sanction Russia. He hopes to see it gain bipartisan support and says it’s another move the U.S….