Winter

For the third time in the last four years, the annual snowmobile gathering in Gaylord has been called off due to safety concerns and poor trail conditions.

Temperatures will drop after a blanket of snow hit northern Michigan, canceling events and impairing travel across the region.

As of Tuesday afternoon, nearly 14,000 Consumers Energy customers were without power in Montcalm County.

Skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing are all common winter recreation activities. But birding – or birdwatching – is also a popular winter pastime in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

The National Defense Authorization Act passed the U.S. Senate 83-11. But it's uncertain if President Biden will sign it due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military personnel being lifted.

Michigan prides itself on being shark- and salt-free – but it’s not really salt-free. An estimated 450,000 tons of road salt makes it into Michigan lakes, streams, wetlands, and drinking water aquifers.

As the ice melts, you might see dead fish in Michigan’s shallow lakes and streams.

The state of Michigan is administering federal funds to help residents make repairs and weatherize their homes.

“The UV rays don’t take a break for the winter...You can actually get more UV exposure, because 80% of UV rays that hit the snow are reflected back,” Dr. Ashani Weeraratna, a leading Johns Hopkins melanoma researcher said.

Star gazers are getting a special treat on the longest night of the year with an opportunity to witness the last meteor shower of 2021.