Gander News of the Day

What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear reader, Thank you for being a part of the community we’re building here at The ‘Gander. As a reader supported news organization, you’re at the center of everything we do. Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about…

Plus: IRS scam costs Michigander $1 million Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Just years after the Flint Water Crisis, residents in Benton Harbor had to deal with their own lead water emergency, with levels at one point reaching 889 parts per billion—far above the federal action level of 15. Since then, residents have pushed…

Plus: Hundreds of pounds of meth seized at border Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re taking a trip back to Detroit, where the Motown sound changed music forever. During Black History Month especially, it’s worth remembering that so many of the artists who shaped modern music got their start right here in Michigan. Today,…

Inside: A sports expo, chili cook-offs, and a bar crawl Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve made our way out of Fake Spring and into another stretch of cold weather, which can only mean one thing: winter festivals are back on track across the state. Other highlights this week include: A women’s sports expo…

Plus: HGTV pulls Michigan native’s show after racial slur Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’ve walked into a Michigan grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed the signs: Place your pączki orders before Feb. 17. And if you’re anything like The ’Gander’s Ellery Weil, Fat Tuesday isn’t complete without having eaten at least one…

Inside: Winterfests, Valentine’s parties, and free fishing Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Up North is the place to be this weekend with multiple winter festivals across the region. Other highlights include Valentine’s festivities across the state and free fishing without a license during Free Fishing Weekend. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions!…

Plus: Ford worker who heckled Trump keeps job Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, For many enslaved people during the 19th century, Michigan symbolized escape. As the last leg of the Underground Railroad, the hundreds of stops within the state brought them one step closer to reaching legal freedom in Canada. Many of those stops…

Plus: Do you support restricting kids’ social media use? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A new report finds that only about 5% of rural Michiganders would be willing to pick an electric vehicle as their next car. And while the report found some of their reasoning was grounded in misinformation, they also found genuine…

Plus: Your thoughts on license plate cameras Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The Winter Olympics officially kick off today! 🥇 If you’re like me, the next couple of weeks will involve at least one TV in the house locked onto the Games 24/7. With that in mind, this morning’s a perfect time to catch…

Inside: Ice sculptures, chili, and a chocolate walk Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Ice sculptures are big this weekend in Michigan, with multiple competitions across the state. Other highlights include a major snowmobile race in the UP, a women’s expo in our capital city, and a Lunar New Year celebration in Detroit. As always,…