Michigan News Group

The Northwestern Michigan Fair held its annual "Kid's Day" and "Special Kid's Day" on Wednesday. The fair offered accommodations and activities for children with special needs.

A broadband infrastructure project has begun construction to connect some underserved rural areas in Michigan to the internet.

The USPS has been criticized for its attempts to cut down on some delivery services and consolidate facilities in an attempt to save on costs.

A new lavender farm has recently opened in central Michigan, and experts say it's a part of a larger trend of a growing interest in agritourism.

The Alcona County Commission on Aging President Phil Potter and Board Member Pam McKinnon resigned during the organization's meeting on July 22. This leaves five positions on the board up for election.

A spokesperson says they didn't plant jack pine trees this year due to a "dormancy issue" with young trees. The trees are the only habitat where the Kirtland's Warbler can live.

Over the past two decades, newspapers have started to outsource their printing to cut down on costs. After 126 years, The Alpena News continues to print in-house.

Car enthusiasts raised more than $7,000 to support youth mentoring across the Great Lakes Bay Region. The Eastside Legacy Cruise and Car Show, hosted by Bay City Car Meet, benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters and drew a crowd of all ages.

Grand Traverse County's East Bay Township hosted two open houses to discuss proposed changes to the U.S. 31 North corridor.

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