Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.Canadian wildfire smoke that blew...
Detroit Evening Report: Ice storm damage could affect holiday travel up north, DNR says
Holiday travelers planning to venture up north for some time outdoors this weekend may be met with potential hazards and...
Northern Michigan moves to clean up ice storm debris — by making energy
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Interlochen Public Radio on April 30, 2025. At a giant dirt lot off a side...
Michigan House poised to approve $75M for ice storm recovery
The state House is poised to vote on legislation this week to allocate $75 million toward recovery efforts in northern...
DNR says northern Michigan forests don’t look the same after historic ice storm
An ice storm at the end of March caused widespread damage throughout northern Michigan.The Department of Natural Resources says an...
One week later: Northern Michigan communities look to long-term recovery after ice storm
In communities around Little Traverse Bay, the snow and ice is starting to melt but clear signs of destruction remain.It’s...
Thousands without power in northern Michigan with more wintry weather on the way
Relief from a brutal ice storm — which left thousands without power across Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula — could be...
A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival
The historic restart of a shuttered nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake...
Grand Traverse Band, other local groups oppose Sleeping Bear trail extension
There is growing opposition to the extension of a paved, multi-use trail through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.A local township,...
Hexagon Records opens as the only devoted vinyl shop in Petoskey
There’s a new record store in downtown Petoskey. It’s called Hexagon Records and it’s one of the few places in...
Warm winters are a wet blanket for small ski slopes in northern Michigan
It’s around 8 a.m. on an early February morning at Mt. Holiday, a small ski area in Traverse City. The...
After Another Tumultuous Year In U.S. Politics, Congressman Jack Bergman Has No Regrets
In January, U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet) voted against certifying President Joe Biden’s victory, even after the insurrection attempt. Rep....