Rhys Jordan

After voters rejected a proposal which would have allowed a building project in Traverse City to exceed 60 feet, the group Save our Downtown is hoping to have their case heard in front of the Michigan Supreme Court. Last year, a judge ruled that Traverse City illegally approved some buildings taller than 60 feet without a public vote. One of…

In today’s Sights and Sounds of northern Michigan, photojournalist Rhys Jordan take us to Torch Lake.

In today’s Sights and Sounds of Northern Michigan, photojournalist Rhys Jordan takes us to fraternize with some furry friends at Karma Cat Cafe in Mt. Pleasant.

In today’s Sights and Sounds of Northern Michigan, photojournalist Rhys Jordan takes us on a somber tour of Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac.

In today’s Sights and Sounds of northern Michigan, photojournalist Rhys Jordan takes us on a walk around Evart and the Muskegon River on a sunny afternoon.

For today’s Sights and Sounds, photojournalist Rhys Jordan takes us to the Lumberman’s Monument in AuSable to take in the history of the area.

Awareness surrounding homelessness in northern Michigan is growing and this time, art is being used to bring it into the spotlight. 5 Loaves 2 Fish, an organization dedicated to feeding homeless people in the Traverse City Area, is holding three events at the Main Street Gallery in Leland to inform about the struggles that the homeless face. Tuesday night was…

For today’s Sights and Sounds, photojournalist Rhys Jordan went to the historical Octagonal Building at the Wexford Civic Center to take in the sunshine.

Two new businesses opened shop in Reed City. Huntey’s Clubhouse, a brand-new daycare, officially opened their doors Tuesday. And Johnny’s Market, a gas station, is going to have a grand opening ceremony in the coming weeks.. Reed City Chamber of Commerce says it’s important for them to get the word about new businesses out early. “We do a fun cutting…

A judge suspended Michigan’s dormant law that bans abortions in the state Tuesday. The law would take effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. The judge says the law, which makes it a crime to assist with an abortion, likely violates the state constitution. The law has been on the books since 1931, but has…

Downtown Cadillac is changing with an old building coming down. Photojournalist Rhys Jordan went to the old G&D Pizza to watch the destruction.

  Nearly 50 thousand lake trout were released in Crystal Lake in Benzie County Thursday. Each lake trout is raised by Marquette State Fish Hatchery spends approximately 15-16 months in the facility. When the fish reach three to four inches in length, technicians transport and release them into local lakes and streams. “It’s a rewarding job. I get to not…

The Jewish community is recognizing Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Yam HaShoah, which means the day of burning. “As we remember the Holocaust, and we say to ourselves: never again,”  said Jennifer Strauss, Administrator of Congregation Beth Shalom. “That includes all people. That this should never happen to anyone. So we remember those six million people that were lost in the…

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working on a new Elk Management Plan for the first time since 2012. The DNR held a meeting in Gaylord Wednesday night to address the concerns of Michigan hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and land owners. Some of the concerns raised tonight were new elk crossing signs, compensation for farmers whose land has been damaged…

As we brace for some rain today, the students at Ferris State University did the same. Photojournalist Rhys Jordan caught the dark clouds and wind for today’s Sights and Sounds.