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Man acquitted of supporting plot to kidnap Michigan governor is running for sheriff
CADILLAC, Mich. (AP) — A man acquitted of having a supporting role in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said he’s running for county sheriff. Eric Molitor filed papers to run against Wexford County Sheriff Trent Taylor in the Republican primary in August, The Detroit News reported Thursday.
Campground with new playground to stay open through winter amid state park closure
MASON COUNTY, MI – An Up North campground will extend its 2024 season through October while Ludington State Park closes for construction. The closure is slated for Sept. 3 through July 1, cutting short the fall camping and recreation season at the popular state park nestled between Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake just north of Ludington.
S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry’s maiden voyage set for May 17
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WBAY) - The beginning of sailing season for the S.S. Badger is fast approaching. The S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry will make its 2024 Maiden Voyage from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc on Friday, May 17. According to the City of Manitowoc Department of Tourism, the public is...
1 dead, others injured after head-on crash in Wexford County
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI – One person is dead and several others are injured after a Wexford County crash over the weekend. UpNorthLive reported the crash occurred on M-115 near Autumn Road in Selma Township on May 4. Michigan State Police told the TV station a vehicle crossed the centerline...
Mesick welcomes mushroom lovers to the 65th Annual Mushroom Festival
WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- It's the season mushroom hunters have been waiting for. Mesick is hosting their 65th Annual Mesick Mushroom Festival this weekend, starting Friday. Mesick says they are known to be the mushroom capital of the United States. The Village of Mesick welcomes the community to the...
Annual airport firefighter training held at Cherry Capital
TRAVERSE CITY - Things got a little fired up May 8th over at the airport. It was annual training for firefighters in case of aircraft related emergencies. Members from the Traverse City and Pro-Tec Fire Departments, and even Manistee Department were on the airport grounds for training. ARFF Specialists Owner and Instructor Louis Kurtz is a former airport firefighter with over 25 years of experience and brings in this structure closely resembling a real airplane in order to make sure the training is as authentic as possible. “The frequency of these events are very low,” says Kurtz “However, the impact is extremely high and you’re dealing with essentially a giant aircraft moving with thousands of gallons of fuel and 1 to 200 occupants with souls on board there. Giving these firefighters the muscle memory and the aides to be able to act without thinking is vitally important when seconds come to the plane.” ARFF Specialists travel all across the state and even the country to provide training and ensuring that any and all airports and local firefighters are prepared in case of an emergency.
Northern Lights possible tonight with geomagnetic storm watch
Ready to cap the weekend with some great sky-gazing? You’re in luck. We could be in for a Northern Lights show tonight. The National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction Center says we’re under a Geomagnetic Storm Watch tonight after a recent coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun that could change the intensity of the solar wind hitting Earth. This could spark some colorful auroras. Paired with clearing skies, it could be a good night to look up to see if you can catch the Northern Lights.
Cadillac church's pantry helps support those in need of medical equipment
CADILLAC, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Cadillac church is going a step further to help its community by making medical equipment more accessible. St. Mary's Episcopal Church received a grant for $2,100 from the Cadillac Area Community Foundation. The church plants to use the money to purchase new medical equipment for...
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