Lake Michigan has some beautiful ice caves. They draw a lot of attention and many people want to explore the caves from the inside. These caves can be just as dangerous as they are beautiful and exploring them could result in injury. The caves could fall or melt and anyone inside could become trapped hurt. It… 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 »
A dental office in Michigan is offering to let people help fight blood cancer. When they schedule an appointment to have their teeth cleaned, patients can also have their cheeks swabbed. The swabs are used to check for blood marrow matches. It can sometimes be hard for patients to find bone marrow matches. The program… Read More »
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t still ride your bike. Grand Rapids has plenty of places to ride bikes even in the snow and ice. Fat tire bikes are made for rough weather conditions and many Grand Rapids residents prefer them in the winter. Don’t park your bike just yet. Read the full… Read More »
Some children look forward to visiting the dentist and even remind their parents to schedule their appointments regularly. Many go for their first appointment and don’t know what to expect. One Michigan mother decided to record her son’s first trip to the dentist. She followed him into the dental office with her camera phone and… 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 »
