The Kent County health department will be bringing in some new equipment to test the water for lead. Lead can be dangerous if consumed and many residents are worried that it may be in their drinking water. “Right now there’s a huge backup of testing at the DEQ,” said Allyson Chirio, lab manager at the… Read More »
What could make a trip to the movies even better? How about a nice cold beer to enjoy alongside your popcorn. Celebration Cinema is hoping to bring that experience to their theater. “Throughout the United States and the State of Michigan, successful motion picture operators, including Celebration, are meeting modern moviegoers’ desire to have a… Read More »
The Mackinac Bridge has been closed due to a large amount of ice. The cables and towers are still covered in ice and as it shifts and melts, large pieces are falling onto the bridge. This put drivers at risk for being hit by the ice or the ice becoming an obstacle in the road.… Read More »
There is much debate about the necessity for fluoride to be added to drinking water, but there are also those who believe arsenic should also be added. The arsenic has similar benefits of fluoride, but most dentists do not promote the addition of arsenic. Do you believe arsenic is safe to be added to drinking… Read More »
The monkey at John Ball Zoo In Grand Rapids may not like to go out in the cold to play in the snow, but they are more than happy to play when the snow comes to them. The primates at the zoo were treated to a snowman covered in orange jello. They enjoyed playing with… Read More »
The Grand River restoration project has made Michigan the perfect place for the National River Rally. The event take place in May and attracts hundreds of people. “Restoring the Grand River has captured the imagination of our community, and hosting River Rally will draw national attention to our city and our river restoration plans,” Mayor Rosalynn… Read More »
Several neighborhoods in Michigan have been experiencing flooding and it could be caused by the ice jam on the Grand River. The freezing temperatures and the ice and snow have caused large pieces of ice to melt together and jam up the river, making it hard for water to flow properly. This causes the water… Read More »
The Sleeping Bear Dunes has been ordered to 40 debris piles this winter in the Port Oneida area. The burns have been ordered to protect against invasive trees and to improve the landscape. The burns have not yet been scheduled but will be closely monitored. The goal is to burn the piles to remove woody… Read More »
Storms are predicted to hit Grand Rapids early this week and many of the area schools are preparing to close as a result. The storms could bring up to several inches of snow as well as freezing temperatures and lots of ice and wind. Many schools will be closed on Tuesday and officials predict many… Read More »
Michigan has some amazing national parks and more and more people are making it a point to visit them. This year the parks broke their record in attendance. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore set a visitation record with 1,535,633 and River Raisin National Battlefield Park also set a visitor record of 109,118. These parks are hoping… Read More »
