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Alek Haak-Frost

Alek Haak-Frost is the executive editor, publisher, and founder of Watershed Voice, and a graduate of Central Michigan University. Prior to establishing WSV in 2020, he wrote for a number of publications including The Midland Daily News and The Morning Sun, and served as managing editor of the Three Rivers Commercial-News for the better part of three years.

In 2022, Haak-Frost won the Public Service Award and Outstanding Coverage Award at the LION Local Journalism Awards in Austin, Texas. He was a finalist for the LION Public Service Award again in 2023.

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Alek's Latest Articles

Keep Your Voice Down: Our Gap Year

Doug and Alek dusted off their mics and got back into the game this week after nearly five months away, explaining where they’ve been, why it’s been so long, and what not to do when it comes to retrieving DoorDash orders or cleaning up dog pee.

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Three Rivers City Commission to meet tonight

The Three Rivers City Commission will meet tonight at 5 p.m. at Three Rivers City Hall (333 W. Michigan Ave.) after last week's meeting was cancelled due to tornado activity in St. Joseph County. Here's what to expect.

Tornado touches down in St. Joseph County, injuring at least two

Significant damage has been reported in the central, north central, and northeastern sections of the county, with numerous homes and businesses affected by Tuesday's storm.

Three Rivers man charged in fatal stabbing

A 46-year-old Three Rivers man has been charged with open murder after allegedly stabbing a 61-year-old late Sunday night, according to the Three Rivers Police Department.

Billboard asking for new information about the disappearance of Brittany Shank unveiled

A billboard urging authorities and the community at-large to help solve the case of Brittany Shank, a young woman who went missing on November 30, 2018 and has yet to be found, was unveiled Tuesday in Sturgis.

Sturgis mayor announces candidacy for Michigan House seat

Sturgis Mayor Frank Perez announced he'll run against incumbent Rep. Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers) for the 36th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. Perez, Carra, and Michael Malmborg of Colon will face off in the Republican primary in August. Erin Schultes of Three Rivers is currently running unopposed on the Democratic side.

Suspect in Sturgis home invasion, sexual assaults identified

A suspect in the home invasion and sexual assault of two minors in Sturgis has been identified. The 25-year-old been arraigned on one count of Home Invasion, 1st Degree, and two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct, 1st Degree (person under the age of 13).

Pursuit of stolen vehicle through three townships ends with arrest

The pursuit of a stolen vehicle took deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department through three townships Tuesday.

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Constantine-based hydroplane Racer School looking for new students

Watershed Voice recently spoke with Mark Miskerik from Constantine's Racer School about the Michigan Hydroplane Racing Association program, which is currently seeking students for its next session.

Suspect apprehended in Sturgis home invasion, sexual assault

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday that a 25-year-old Sturgis man has been apprehended as a suspect in a recent home invasion and criminal sexual conduct case.

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