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Weather A woman takes a photo of lightning striking as dark storm clouds roll over Lake Michigan. (Mark Olsen via Unsplash)
Weather Storms Knock Out Power to More than 100,000 Across Michigan

Severe thunderstorms left more than 100,000 customers across Michigan without power, utilities reported Wednesday.

Associated Press Associated Press August 4, 2022 8:57 am EDT
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Weather 24 Celestial Events to See in Michigan’s Sky in 2022

What are the planets, comets, and moon up to in 2022? Find out what to expect in Michigan here.

Lisa Green Lisa Green December 13, 2021 10:19 am EST
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Michigan Life Reindeer Games: 6 Spots in Michigan Featuring Holiday Friends

You can guide your sleigh to these Michigan spots featuring real reindeer and holiday activities that are fun for the family.

Lisa Green Lisa Green November 22, 2021 2:54 pm EST
Weather Detroit residents observe a stretch of I-94 that is still under several feet of water following heavy weekend rains which flooded parts of Metro Detroit. After a weekend of heavy storms beginning on Friday night and lasting through the weekend rainwater flooded parts of I-94 in Detroit, Michigan forcing some motorists to abandon their vehicles and seek shelter from the heavy rains. Flood waters remained in areas along I-94 between Dearborn and Downtown Detroit several days later as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference on the still inundated I-94.
Weather The 7 Answers Michiganders Want After Weeks of Heavy Rain Last Spring

If you have a feeling these storms have something to do with climate change, you'd be right.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 17, 2021 7:48 am EDT
Science DETROIT, MI - JUNE 27: Many cars were abandoned at this I-96 overpass of Pacific Ave. causing the freeway to become impassible where the water was over 2 feet deep due to the torrential rains of the previous day during the day on I-96 freeway in Northwest Detroit on Saturday June 26, 2021 in Detroit, MI.
Science Here’s How Science and Infrastructure Projects Can Help Highways Recover Faster from Flooding

With floodwaters still draining off I-94, how long the highway will be closed isn't known. But there are ways to recover from future floods faster.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel June 29, 2021 2:16 pm EDT

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Community Foundation of Greater Flint CEO Isaiah Oliver circulates during a library opening in Flint, Mich., on Thursday, May 19, 2022. As the foundation’s first Flint native and first Black leader since it was founded in 1988, Oliver works to build bridges between marginalized people and wealthy donors. (Sean Work/The Chronicle of Philanthropy via AP) Michigan Life Homegrown Foundation Leader Builds Bridges, Trust in Flint
A woman takes a photo of lightning striking as dark storm clouds roll over Lake Michigan. (Mark Olsen via Unsplash) Weather Storms Knock Out Power to More than 100,000 Across Michigan
Plenty of historic Michigan theaters are still playing movies and hosting live performances today. Michigan Life Cherished Cinema: 6 Historic Michigan Theaters Thriving as Labors of Love
On Sunday, all 50 Senate Democrats—including Michigan Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow—voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Economy Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Michigan Families
Climate Golden dune grass on a sandy beach on the shores of Lake Huron.
Climate Climate Change Is Threatening Michigan Culture

Less snow might seem like a blessing, but the warmth of early winter invites another polar vortex in the coming month. And there's a deep cost for that reprieve.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel January 4, 2021 4:51 pm EST
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Weather A List of 13 Ways to Prepare for Michigan’s 2020 Winter

Michiganders are encouraged to prepare their cars and homes ahead of the winter. Here’s what you need to know.

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer November 24, 2020 2:05 pm EST