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Up North Lowdown: All the deer
The state asked for solutions to its deer problem. Will any of them work?. Contributions this week from Ellie Katz, Izzy Ross and Claire Keenan-Kurgan. Ed Ronco is IPR's news director. Max Copeland is the local weekday host of All Things Considered on Interlochen Public Radio and the producer of...
Michigan’s Most Dangerous Intersection Named Deadliest In America
As Michigan drivers navigate busy roadways, staying safe and avoiding accidents is a top priority. While accidents can happen anywhere, crashes occur more frequently at certain intersections in Michigan. There's one intersection where extreme caution should be used as it's ranked one of the most dangerous in Michigan and lands on the list of one of the deadliest in America.
Michigan Parents Battle Insurance Company Over Son’s IV Treatment
Brian and Michelle Stackpoole are taking on Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, but the Grosse Pointe Park couple is facing an uphill battle. Their son Jack has been diagnosed with a brain condition known as PANS, or Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. The disease caused the nine-year-old to develop tics, an aversion to eating, and he began picking at his skin until it bled.
Veterans Drive Reconstruction Starts July 22; More City Projects on Deck
The City of Traverse City will kick off a major reconstruction project on Veterans Drive on July 22, which will close the road to through traffic until October. The Ticker has the latest on that and other project work, including the Grandview Parkway reconstruction, upcoming maintenance projects on Lot C and the TART Trail, and pipe replacement work in city neighborhoods.
Cheboygan County home listings asked for more money in June – see the current median price here
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY — The median home in Cheboygan County listed for $399,900 in June, up 15.9% from the previous month's $344,975, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 20.1% from $333,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Cheboygan County,...
New on-water delivery service for boaters debuts on Lake Charlevoix
CHARLEVOIX — Boaters on Lake Charlevoix now have a new way to enjoy their time on the water without worrying about stocking up on supplies. Dinghy Dash, a food and grocery delivery service for boaters, officially launched this summer, providing a convenient and unique solution for those spending time on the lake. ...
Explore ‘Ancient Mackinac Island’ with the Mackinac State Historic Parks
MACKINAC ISLAND — Join the Mackinac State Historic Parks’ interpretive staff on a trio of events this summer that will allow guests to delve deep into the history of Mackinac Island. “Exploring Ancient Mackinac Island” will take place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, starting at the Fort Mackinac Avenue of Flags. The group, led by park naturalist Kyle...
Michigan’s Most Dangerous Intersection Named Deadliest In America
As Michigan drivers navigate busy roadways, staying safe and avoiding accidents is a top priority. While accidents can happen anywhere, crashes occur more frequently at certain intersections in Michigan. There's one intersection where extreme caution should be used as it's ranked one of the most dangerous in Michigan and lands on the list of one of the deadliest in America.
Traverse City kicks off Veterans Drive reconstruction project on July 22
TRAVERSE CITY — The city of Traverse City’s contractor, M&M Excavating, will begin the Veterans Drive reconstruction project on July 22, officials said Friday. The project limits will be on Veterans Drive between Fourteenth and the city limits (just south of Fairlane Drive), and is anticipated to be complete in mid-October, weather permitting. “We are pleased to begin the much-needed reconstruction of Veterans Drive, incorporating improved stormwater solutions and enhanced mobility features. We are grateful that our MPO status has enabled the City to secure the necessary funding for this important project,” said city engineer Anne Pagano. - Pavement removal: Existing pavements, selective sidewalks, and sections of curb will be removed to facilitate new pavement, water service replacements and other upgrades.
Michigan’s Most Dangerous Intersection Named Deadliest In America
As Michigan drivers navigate busy roadways, staying safe and avoiding accidents is a top priority. While accidents can happen anywhere, crashes occur more frequently at certain intersections in Michigan. There's one intersection where extreme caution should be used as it's ranked one of the most dangerous in Michigan and lands on the list of one of the deadliest in America.
Cooler weather pattern likely for late next week
After several chances of showers and thunderstorms this weekend into early next week, a cooler pattern appears likely for late next week through next weekend. Our active weather pattern that we’ve been in for the past several days will continue for at least the next week. Right now, there is high confidence in a potent upper-level disturbance moving through Michigan on Wednesday. This will lead to cooler yet drier conditions for several days.
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
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