Michael Symonds is a Reporter at WMUK. He covers the "rural meets metro" beat, linking diverse stories from Southwest Michigan, with a focus on themes such as real estate, transportation, and public education. Michael's work has been featured in WDET 101.9 FM Detroit's NPR Station, BODY MIND BEING PROJECT, WCMU Public Media, and more.
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Michael Symonds' articles mainly focus on local news within Michigan, particularly in Kalamazoo. His coverage includes a variety of topics such as government and politics, health and wellbeing, culture and society, and crime.
Given the diversity of themes covered in his articles, Michael may be interested in pitches related to local community events or initiatives that align with the areas he covers. He also seems receptive to expert commentary on legal policy regulations or government announcements pertaining to Michigan or Kalamazoo.
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By: Michael Symonds
A plan to cut down thousands of trees along rural roads in Kalamazoo County has some residents organizing against it.
By: Michael Symonds
A union representative said contract negotiations appeared to be going well this weekend, but they fell apart Monday.
By: Michael Symonds
National Nurses United says cuts to Medicaid and Medicare passed last year may lead to services being cut at the hospital.
By: Michael Symonds, Gordon Evans
After striking for over a week, the union reached a tentative agreement last night with automotive parts manufacturer American Axle.
After over a week of striking, the UAW and American Axle reached an agreement on Wednesday that, if ratified, will improve wages, vacation times and other benefits for members.
By: Michael Symonds
The book includes the story of a Battle Creek woman who escaped slavery in Kentucky, but had to leave her sister to do so. It took decades for them to reunite.
By: Michael Symonds
The deal will see wage increases and more vacation times, along with other benefits pushed for by union members.
By: Michael Symonds
Dozens of people packed a meeting room to express concern regarding the potential removal of thousands of trees throughout the county.
In Kalamazoo, Academy Street and West Main Hill's Peake Road have been closed to traffic for several years, leading one resident to wonder why and if they will ever reopen.
By: Michael Symonds
After closing its doors seemingly for good last March, a formerly Kalamazoo-based plastic free, eco-friendly store is reopening in Indiana.
