Northern Michigan

"We heard you," said a statement from the company's Matt Rine, who faced stiff opposition at tense public forums to consider the idea this week.

Although northern Michigan's ice storm initial appeal for individual relief and utilities has been denied by the Trump administration, utilities are still eligible for other types of relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The aid denial had been appealed by Governor Whitmer back in August.

Six months after an ice storm hit northern Michigan, some residents are still clearing debris, dealing with home repairs. Some companies, like tree services, are still in high demand and backed up. Direct financial assistance is limited for individuals

The governor is asking FEMA to reconsider its rejection of aid for utilities, individuals and long-term disaster mitigation projects in the wake of March's historic ice storm.

Cases in Benzie County, the Upper Peninsula and elsewhere demonstrate that small communities are not immune from big theft, and that the betrayal is deeply felt.

Three nonprofit organizations joined U.S. congressional candidate Callie Barr (D-Traverse City) to discuss the rise of food and housing insecurities in northern Michigan. Barr says she hopes to have similar meetings in the future.

Experienced and rookie paddlers share their training routines for the non-stop overnight race from Grayling to Oscoda that starts at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.

To help celebrate the new designation, the village of Roscommon commissioned the construction of a Kirtland's Warbler statue in hopes of attracting more birders to the area.

The 51st Brown Trout Festival returned to Alpena, bringing big fish, concerts and activities to the city of Alpena. The week-long festival brings nine tournaments for anglers to choose from.