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Tahquamenon Falls to reopen campground with new toilet, shower building
PARADISE, MI – An Upper Peninsula state park known for its spectacular waterfalls will reopen one of its campgrounds next week now that a new toilet and shower building is complete, officials announced. Tahquamenon Falls State Park will reopen the Hemlock loop of the Lower Falls Modern Campground, on...
First lady Jill Biden cancels Ann Arbor campaign stop as speculation swirls
ANN ARBOR, MI — First lady Jill Biden has canceled tentative plans to campaign in Ann Arbor on Sunday, July 21, the Washington Post reported. The news comes amid speculation about whether Joe Biden will remain in the presidential race following a recent debate against Donald Trump and after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and returned to his Delaware vacation home.
Garden Talk: What veggies can we still plant and have ripen before frost?
The next few months in Michigan often provide weather that some vegetable plants love. The trick is doing the simple math to figure out if these vegetables will still ripen in time. There are a few vegetables that can be planted now, thrive in July and August heat and ripen...
Michigan man allegedly rammed ex-girlfriend’s vehicle as she fled with 3 kids
BENZIE COUNTY, MI – A Michigan man on parole for repeated domestic violence offenses was arrested after he allegedly used his car to ram his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle as she drove with three small children. Michigan State Police in Traverse City responded to the scene of the incident in...
Popular Up North state park opens water trail that navigates peaceful inland lakes
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – A popular Northern Michigan state park has unveiled a new water trail, navigating a scenic two-mile route along the shorelines of two inland lakes. The universally accessible North Canoe Trail at Ludington State Park takes paddlers from Hamlin Lake to Lost Lake and back again.
Ope, she did it again: World’s oldest and most fruitful loon hatches two more chicks in U.P.
SENEY, MI – The oldest and most productive documented common loon in the world hatched another two chicks this breeding season. The female loon known to be at least 38 years old is called “Fe,” and this year she and her partner successfully hatched two chicks during the recent weekend at Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She now has at least 42 descendants recorded in her genetic books – breaking her own record again.
25,000-year-old Michigan cave partially collapses after heavy rains
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- One of Michigan’s few public caves is closed for tours after heavy rains caused a partial collapse. A wall of Bear Cave in Buchanan collapsed this week, said Adam Morris, the property manager at Bear Cave RV Campground. The cave, one of Michigan’s few open to the public, is closed until further notice.
Lake Superior is heating up, but 40-degree temperatures lurk just below the surface
Lake Superior is the coldest Great Lake, as well as the largest. However, it’s running well above average in terms of temperature. Abnormal warmth has been observed near the surface of Superior, with cold temperatures lurking just beneath the surface. “Surface water has been warming quickly on Lake Superior...
At townhall, Wolverine Worldwide faulted for ‘woeful’ PFAS effort
ROCKFORD, MI — The filter doesn’t fit Julie Zahm’s sink. Instead, she and husband Bernard get water for drinking, cooking, gardening and feeding animals from the downstairs laundry room at their house on Courtland Drive NE across the street from Wolverine Worldwide headquarters. If you purchase a...
Stellantis says 24K hybrid minivans should be parked outside over increased fire risk
AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Stellantis is asking owners of certain Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids to stop charging their vehicle and to park their minivans outside and away from buildings due to an increased risk of a battery fire, according to the Associated Press. The warning impacts an estimated 24,000 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans from the 2017 through 2021 model years.
Powerboat club races to 5 Lake Michigan towns for charity. Here’s where to catch them.
GRAND HAVEN, MI -- A group of powerboaters is taking the waterways from Muskegon to Saugatuck this weekend to raise awareness and give cancer patients a day of fun on Lake Michigan. The West Michigan Offshore powerboating club, based in Grand Haven, is hosting their annual Rock the Coast event...
11 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories ahead of sunny, warm weekend
There are 11 Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of what’s expected to be a beautiful summer weekend. This weekend’s weather will include mild temperatures and mostly dry and sunny conditions. If your weekend plans include a beach trip, check this list of beaches closed or...
Grand Rapids announces road closures, other details, ahead of Trump visit
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Grand Rapids city leaders have announced road closures and provided other details to help people navigate the city’s downtown during former President Donald Trump’s rally Saturday at Van Andel Arena. City officials said the following closures will be in effect:. • Fulton Street –...
Why Saturn's rings seem to be disappearing
The rings of Saturn are one of the most beautiful sights in our solar system, and they’re visible from Earth with a telescope. Well, for now that is. For several years, Saturn’s rings have seemed to be disappearing, and they’ll continue to do so throughout next year, when they’ll appear to be completely gone. No need to worry, though. I’ll break down what’s happening here.
Road rage leads to shooting on I-94
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Police are asking for the public’s help investigating a shooting on a Washtenaw County freeway. A road rage incident led to shots fired between a black Equinox and a black Charger around 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18, on eastbound I-94 near M-52 in Sylvan Township, Michigan State police said in a release.
International technology glitch causing Ford Airport flight delays, issues at Corewell Health
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A worldwide technology outage caused flight delays and cancelations around the world, including at Gerald R. Ford Airport, and issues for hospitals and other organizations. The Ford Airport flight tracker showed 15 outbound flights were either delayed or canceled as of about 8:35 a.m. Friday, July...
Michigan to document historic ‘Green Book’ locations safe for Black travelers
LANSING, MI -- Michigan is surveying historic locations included in the Negro Motorist Green Book. The Green Book was a guide book for Black travelers across the nation published from 1936 to 1966. The book had a list of hotels, restaurants and other establishments safe for Black travelers at the time. The survey will be used to produce a historic context of African American recreation tourism in Michigan.
University of Michigan can file its own complaints against alleged civil rights violators
ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan can now make its own complaints to take action against alleged civil rights violators, according to a policy updated Thursday. The university’s Board of Regents unanimously approved the policy during its Thursday, July 18 meeting. If you purchase a product or...
$64K Detroit Lions question stumps Rosie O’Donnell and Lisa Ann Walter on ‘Millionaire’
A trivia question about the Detroit Lions stumped Rosie O’Donnell and Lisa Ann Walter on “Celebrity Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.” Fortunately, they were saved by the “Phone a Friend.”. O’Donnell and Walter were contestants on the game show on ABC Wednesday, July 17.
Lake Michigan city expands its outdoor drinking district
SOUTH HAVEN, MI -- You can now sit at a city park and enjoy an alcoholic beverage in one of Michigan’s top tourist destinations near the shores of Lake Michigan. The South Haven City Council voted this month to amend its social district boundaries, based on a recommendation from the Downtown Development Authority.
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