Joshua Nieman
Digital ReporterEver since he can remember, Joshua Nieman has involved himself in storytelling. At first, it meant getting caught drawing comics on his desk in elementary school, but later it would become writing, recording, illustrating, photography and more. Eventually, Josh found himself involved in his high school’s student-published news magazine and subsequently fell in love with journalism. That love would manifest into a handful of different podcast ventures over the years, but the one that stuck was his show, Living Lanterns, for EMU’s news organization, The Eastern Echo.
It was during his time at EMU, pursuing a degree in creative writing, that he took a student-radio course. This sparked an entirely new avenue of interest, leading him to apply to 89.1 WEMU as a data entry clerk. As his employment went on, Josh would explore more avenues of the station like board operating, story writing, and wrap recording. This eventually led him to becoming a bonafide digital reporter for WEMU, post graduation, and getting the opportunity to resurrect and host the show Hidden In Plain Sight.
As the child of two professional musicians, he considers himself extremely lucky to be able to listen to jazz all day while he works.
Contact Josh: jnieman@emich.edu
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After opening in 1953 and going through two different owners, the iconic Ann Arbor restaurant Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger closed its doors in mid-March. WEMU's Joshua Nieman reports. -
Democrat Shannon Dare Wayne won with 53.5% of the vote, defeating Republican candidate Laura Perry. WEMU's Joshua Nieman reports. -
"Hidden in Plain Sight" steps into the wilds of Washtenaw County to rediscover lost history. WEMU's Joshua Nieman invites you to a debunking session of one of the county's most infamous urban legends. -
The city of Ann Arbor has been conducting a study to improve the flow of some of its roadways. On Thursday, city staff shared their findings and proposals with the community. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman has more. -
The University of Michigan is encouraging recycling efforts with this Saturday’s football game against Indiana University-Bloomington. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports. -
Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business broke ground Thursday on a long-awaited upgrade. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports. -
Saline's Maple Road Bridge is commonly known as the “Troll Bridge.” While that name is fantastical, it belies many real-life tragedies related to the bridge. Today on WEMU’s “Hidden in Plain Sight,” WEMU's Joshua Nieman examines the somber history behind the bridge’s urban legends. -
A prominent Ann Arbor chef co-hosted a fundraiser dinner benefiting food and hospitality workers Tuesday night. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports. -
The University of Michigan has opened a new center focused on improving interpersonal connection. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports. -
New discoveries regarding far-away solar systems could lead to breakthroughs in exoplanetary research. The University of Michigan has been a key player in leading the investigation. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports.
