News History & Fun in Michigan
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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
Northern Michigan is preparing for a powerful late-season winter storm that could bring 1 to 3 feet of snow, ice accumulation, and wind gusts up to 60 mph, according to multiple warnings issued by the National Weather Service. The storm is …
Ice storms bring power outages, frozen pipes, and blocked roads. This guide breaks down last-minute ice storm preparation steps homeowners can take now, plus the supplies needed to get through three to four days safely.
WalletHub’s 2026 Michigan college rankings put the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo College and Hope College at the top, giving families new data on cost, outcomes and campus safety.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s move to put Michigan’s public mental health system out for competitive bid has sparked backlash from local providers warning of service cuts.
A University of Michigan mapping study finds that large cattle and hog feeding operations raise PM2.5 pollution levels and disproportionately affect uninsured and Latino communities.
A rare historic photo captures the drying yard of Grindstone City, Michigan, where freshly cut Berea sandstone grindstones awaited shipment to markets around the world. This scene reflects the height of the Thumb’s once-thriving stone-cutting industry.
Arguably, the most contentious chapter yet in the AuSable River Queen saga unfolds as legal defeat forces the dismantlement of the historic vessel. In Oscoda, Michigan, the fate of the AuSable River Queen is now uncertain after a recent court ruling …
Port Austin’s Lake Street Local launches weekly music showdown with crowd-picked winners in August and September. Local Music Competition Brings Live Energy to Huron County Lake Street Local, a Huron County venue known for supporting regional entertainment, is launching an August-September …
