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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.
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.
5 museums, galleries to visit on the southern shores of Lake Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The lakeshore attracts thousands of visitors every year, but the attractions go beyond beaches and restaurants. Down the street from the sun and surf are several local history museums and art galleries with plenty to learn and explore. Beyond warmer temperatures and blooming flowers, May also brings...
Report of theft at Ludington Walmart leads to arrest for stolen vehicle and meth
LUDINGTON — Mason County deputies say a man and woman were arrested for theft, drugs and possessing a stolen vehicle. Deputies were called to the Ludington Walmart around 1:40 a.m. early Friday morning. Walmart reported a theft of over $800 worth of goods. The suspects took off, but Walmart Loss Prevention was able to get their license plate number, according to deputies. That plate was reported stolen out of Kalamazoo County. An MCSO deputy spotted the vehicle at the Airport Shell, at US-10 and Pere Marquette Highway.
Baseball Game Preview: Fremont Hits the Road
The Fremont Packers will head out on the road to take on the Ludington Orioles at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fremont is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Fremont lost 11-1 to Ludington on Friday. Fremont now has a losing record at...
Michigan Announces Summer of Lighthouses
Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers announced an exciting summer for West Michigan lighthouses, including two big anniversaries! Ludington North Breakwater located off Stearns Beach in downtown Ludington at the end of a half mile pier is celebrating its 100th anniversary on June 8, 2024 with the first ever Laser Light Show at 10pm at the end of the pierhead.
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