In a story that was picked up by other media, Gretchen Millich covered the rescue of an injured bald eagle that was rescued from the Saginaw River and treated at Michigan State University.
Gretchen Millich directed WKAR call-in programs with legislators and executives, including Governor Jennifer Granholm.
Gretchen Millich (far right) with Scott Pohl, Melissa, Governor Jennifer Granholm, Rick Pluta and Laura Webber.
Gretchen Millich with public television super hero, Super WHY! (East Lansing Art Festival)
Gretchen Millich with former WKAR Music Director Hal Prentice at the WKAR Auction.
Gretchen Millich doing on-air TV pledge breaks with WKAR's Susi Elkins.
One of WKAR's veteran reporters, Gretchen Millich, retired from WKAR on June 8.
Millich reported on the mid-Michigan community for 22 years, focusing on what listeners jokingly call “cops and critters.” She was also heard occasionally as a substitute host for All Things Considered, and as a regular fundraising host on Morning Edition.
A state House committee goes to work this morning on a plan that would force teachers and other school employees to pay more for their retirement benefits.