Northern Michigan

Maple Moon SugarBush and Winery in Petoskey sustained major damage to tubing used to collect sap this time of year.

Businessman Matthew DenOtter filed to run in Michigan's 1st Congressional District GOP primary earlier this month. He's looking to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, who's held the seat since 2016.

Networks Northwest, an economic development agency, collaborated with various business leaders in the 10-county region to conduct the survey.

Kaila Kuhn and Winter Vinecki are both competing in aerial freestyle skiing.

The U.S. Small Business Administration's economic injury disaster loan applications remain open for seven northern Michigan counties until March 9, 2026.

The bipartisan bill was passed over half a year ago and aims to allow for reimbursements on things like tree-related property damage.

"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