Michael Courier Joins WZZM 13 as Reporter and Anchor
The reporter returns to Michigan after working in Texas to join the WZZM 13 morning and weekend news team.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Secondary Education
Reporter and anchor Michael Courier has joined WZZM 13 as a morning reporter and weekend anchor. He recently returned to his home state of Michigan following a tenure in Texas.
Why it matters
The career move marks a personal return for Courier and his wife to their home state. He transitioned to the Grand Rapids news station after spending 4.5 years working in the Texas media market.
Courier brings experience from his previous role with the KVUE Daybreak team, where he served from July 2025 until his October 9, 2026 departure. His professional background also includes three years at KVIA-TV in El Paso.
The players
Michael Courier
A broadcast journalist who serves as a morning reporter and weekend anchor.
WZZM 13
A Grand Rapids television station providing news coverage to local households.
KVUE
An Austin-based television station where Courier previously worked on the Daybreak team.
The details
Michael Courier moved to Grand Rapids to begin his new reporting and anchoring duties with WZZM 13. He announced the career transition and his relocation from Austin through a personal Facebook post. Courier is a graduate of the Colorado Media School in Denver.
Timeline
July 2025: Courier joined the KVUE Daybreak team.
October 9, 2026: Courier announced his departure from KVUE.
October 2026: Courier began his new role at WZZM 13.
The Home Front
This career transition reflects the broader trend of professionals returning to their home states for long-term residency. Such moves often coincide with shifts in the regional media landscape and localized employment patterns.
Viewers in Grand Rapids can look for Courier during WZZM 13 morning broadcasts and weekend news programming. Households tracking local station updates can adjust their viewing schedules accordingly.
The takeaway
Michael Courier has transitioned to WZZM 13 to serve as a morning reporter and weekend anchor after his recent return to Michigan. Local viewers can catch his reporting on the station's morning and weekend lineups.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
