Northern Michigan

NLEA helps economic development for northern Michigan counties.

The historic restart of a nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role.

The interactive map allows viewers to select different colored icons to reveal employees’ most recent images of the emerging fall colors

The Music House Museum in Williamston, north of Traverse City, uses one-of-a-kind antique instruments through tours with school-aged kids about the history of music.

The show is a place for people who love to preserve and restore old technologies. Thousands of people come each year to see and show the trains, antique tractors and cars. And some enthusiasts say it's a chance to learn about the past.

Health officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for ticks and take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded a total of $3 million to organizations in the city to help renovate the Culligan Plaza and Sanctuary Cinema.

Emmet County is currently facing a housing shortage of over 3,000 units, but one local organization is working to address the housing gap through a project that would house 165 people.

A variety of food drives and community dinners have been popping up across Alpena county to support over 150 workers and their families after a wood panel factory shut down operations seemingly overnight.

Mecosta County Sheriff Brian Miller described the staffing issues as an epidemic and said it leading to some lawyers to burning out of the profession.