Kevin Essebaggers

For this weeks’ Amazing Northern Michigan Homes Kevin Essebaggers and chief photojournalist Jeremy Erickson takes us to a beautiful custom home recently sold in Grand Traverse County. The quiet, private setting is perfect for this beautifully built home loaded with fantastic features. When you enter from the garage you’re met by the stylish mudroom that directs you to the stunning…

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s first four years in office were A LOT. But here we are on the cusp of Whitmer’s second term.  9&10’s Eric Lloyd sat down with Governor Whitmer to ask about the term that was, and what’s ahead. 9&10News · Focus Podcast: 4 Down, 4 To Go

9&10News · Focus – Blue Trifecta Democrats will control the executive branch, and both legislative bodies in Michigan for the first time in decades. It’s the result of the November 8th election that saw sweeping victories for Democrats in the state. What will they do with the so-called blue trifecta? 9&10’s Eric Lloyd asked Governor Whitmer, Secretary of State Jocelyn…

Every year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources makes some changes to the rules for deer hunting in the state. But this year the DNR is making it mandatory that hunters report their harvest online or with an app. Not reporting your kill is technically now a criminal misdemeanor. So how did that happen? Ed Golder is the spokesperson for…

Mid-Michigan Honor Flight takes veterans to Washington, D.C.,  to see the memorials dedicated to their service and the service of those who, alongside them, made the ultimate sacrifice. But Honor Flights couldn’t take off for 31 months because of pandemic health concerns. That changed in June. The nearly three-year pause is over, and veterans and their guardians gathered at Ferris…

Keeping floors clean takes persistent vacuuming, but there might be robotic help for you. We’re checking out the Eufy BoostIQ Robovac in this week’s Try Before You Buy.

A lot of cleaning products make a lot of claims, but not all of them work. We’re heading to the kitchen for this week’s Try Before You Buy.

When the EF-3 tornado devastated Nottingham Forest Mobile Home Park, leaving families with no where to go, Gaylord’s tourism and hospitality industry stepped up to help meet their basic needs. Gaylord hotels like the Fairfield Inn & Suites are housing several of the displaced families from Nottingham Forest. “We have one particular couple, they don’t have anything left,” said Eileen…

Grilling season is here again, and for this week’s Try Before You Buy, we have a product that promises to keep things clean while perfectly cooking your food.

Prices for just about everything continue to rise. Inflation is causing increasingly more people to have a difficult time meeting household expenses. Just how many people? QuoteWizard by LendingTree’s Nick VinZant analyzes their latest report to paint a dire picture of what’s happening to family budgets in Michigan and nationwide. 9&10News · Focus – Less Money, More Problems

Hardwood and laminate floors are nice, but table and chair legs can scratch them up. Try Before You Buy is back with a product that offers the promise of protection.

Fox News correspondent Lauren Blanchard is from Traverse City. She’s currently covering the Ukrainian refugee crisis in Poland for the cable news network. 9&10’s Eric Lloyd asked her about the situation and her role in reporting it. 9&10News · Focus – Fox News’ Lauren Blanchard

For this week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Homes, Kevin Essebaggers and photojournalist Jeremy Erickson take us to a unique piece of property in the Upper Peninsula that has the potential to really sizzle. “My clients that bought it originally bought it to build their cabins on it. And they just got too busy and life got in the way,” said Lake…

Governor Whitmer released her $74.1 billion 2023 budget proposal this week. We’re breaking down some of the big investments, and getting reaction from lawmakers in Lansing. There is also a call from a diverse coalition in northern Michigan to fund the new office tasked with bringing expanded broadband internet service to rural areas. 9&10News · FOCUS – Budget & Broadband

Governor Gretchen Whitmer laid out her vision for the direction of Michigan in Wednesday night’s virtual State of the State Address. “Tonight, I will stay focused on the things that unite us,” said Governor Whitmer. “I’ll speak to the progress we’ve made together, the opportunity we have right now, and why we all believe in Michigan.” Speaking from Detroit Diesel,…