Northern Michigan

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.

Cheboygan resident Louis Vallance has been pushing county officials across northern Michigan to support his proposal for a passenger train system. He hopes to persuade the state of Michigan to redevelop old railroads, saying it could help boost tourism in the region.

A historic hotel, called Hotel Northern, in the city of Manistee, will soon become a new apartment complex with some commercial space as part of the statewide effort to redevelop old properties.

Democrat Callie Barr is launching a second bid for Michigan's First Congressional District. She was defeated by Republican Congressman Jack Bergman in 2024 after receiving less than 40 percent of the vote.