Gander News of the Day

Inside: Ball drops, bar crawls, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There are literally hundreds of New Year’s events happening across Michigan tomorrow. But if you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for where to celebrate, we’ve got you covered. Our highlights include the famous Traverse City CherryT Ball Drop, massive parties in…

Inside: Frozen lighthouses, rustic snow-covered trails, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re looking for winter adventures in Michigan, there’s arguably no better place to visit than our Upper Peninsula. That’s something that The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie learned first-hand recently, after visiting the area for the first time in her life. From…

Plus: Lawmakers try to regulate data center water usage Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Last spring, two tiny cougar cubs quietly made history in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and then seemed to vanish. Now, new winter footage confirms they’re still roaming the woods, alongside an adult. Read on for the latest in this historic sighting.…

Plus: Why this city is putting cameras on school bus stop signs Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s been a heavy year for headlines, but Michiganders still delivered plenty of moments worth smiling about. From small acts of kindness to big-hearted gestures that went viral, The ’Gander’s Sophie Boudreau has rounded up seven heartwarming…

Inside: Holiday markets, dinosaurs, and last-chance events Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Here’s your rundown of hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend. Our lineup includes a holiday market at the UP State Fairgrounds, a prehistoric winter celebration where dinosaurs come alive, and a last chance to check out several holiday celebrations across the state.…

Plus: Ford backpedals on EVs Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Rent hunting is pretty much always a stressful experience, with the most anxiety-inducing prospect likely to be the price tag on your new lease. Because experts agree that winter is generally the best season for renting if you’re trying to get the best deal,…

Plus: Would you support a data center in your community? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s easy to understand that any act of gun violence takes an immediate toll on the community where it happens: Death, injuries, and mental trauma, to name just a few. But a recently released study from the University of…

Plus: 12 best cut-your-own tree farms in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I’m willing to bet you’ve never read anything like this: a Michigan man died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor who was unknowingly infected. It’s a case so rare it triggered a multistate CDC investigation.  Today, we’ll…

Inside: Late-night shopping, Chanukah lighting, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to another edition of our hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend. Highlights include late-night shopping in Kalamazoo, a menorah lighting in Grand Rapids to kick off Chanukah, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know…

Plus: Officials stress caution following ice deaths Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, With another round of heavy snow and freezing rain set to hit Michigan this week, it’s the perfect time to embrace hygge. At this point, you’re probably asking yourself, “What in the world is hygge?” Hygge—pronounced hoo-gah—is a Danish word for that…