Grayling

The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon runs 120 miles from Grayling to Oscoda. The race starts at 9 p.m. and leaders finish around 11 a.m. the next day. It’s billed as the toughest spectator sport in America, as fans stay up all night and cheer at various spots along the river.

Horizontal construction on the Saab munitions plant in Grayling began last week.

The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon returns to Grayling for the 77th annual competition. The marathon officials say 116 teams will join the race on Saturday, July 26, which is a record-breaking number.

A U.S. subsidiary of the Swedish defense company announced the project last year which has stirred debate between residents and officials with some calling for additional review.

It's a $75 million investment. The decision comes with support from officials but concern from some residents who expressed distrust with the military presence in the area.

State officials, researchers and conservation partners are developing a plan to make the Au Sable River more resilient to increasing threats.

The 75th running of the marathon will include 111 teams and has the highest number of women to ever compete in the race.

WCMU's Teresa Homsi hung out with the Anglers of the Au Sable and learned about the art of fly fishing.

The AuSable Artisan Villiage AAV is asking for the community's help to bring the center to the city.

UPDATE Mon. June 5, 2023 4:30pm: A wildfire burned 2,400 acres on Saturday near Grayling. Fire danger remains critical throughout much of Michigan.