Gander News of the Day

Plus: See the ‘I Voted’ sticker contest winners Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I woke up early this morning and was surprised when I actually found it to be a tad chilly outside. That can only mean one thing: Michigan’s fall season is coming. But you don’t have to wait for the leaves to…

Inside: Hot air balloons, Danish culture, a Renaissance fest, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Schools across the state are starting back up, and it might feel like summer is winding down, but there’s still no shortage of amazing events across Michigan this weekend. Highlights include an awesome display of hot air balloons…

Plus: See if your car was tracked by Flock Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, You might not expect one of Michigan’s most important forests to be hiding in the middle of a busy Grand Rapids neighborhood. But researchers have discovered that Ken-O-Sha Park is home to an unusually high-quality forest, filled with hundreds of…

Plus: Wildfire smoke leads to billions in losses Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A northern Michigan community is reeling after a deadly shooting spree left five people dead and a 13-year-old girl critically wounded. The girl was able to call 911 and identify the suspected shooter, who was later found dead. Today, we’re bringing…

Plus: Your worst tick stories Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This weekend, The St. Clair River will become the setting for one of Michigan’s wildest summer traditions. Thousands of people are expected to take part in the annual Float Down, drifting from Port Huron to Marysville on everything from kayaks to giant swans and…

Inside: Good food, classic cars, and much more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan is bringing car culture, good food, and good times this weekend. This week’s highlights include the famous Woodward Dream Cruise in Metro Detroit, events celebrating African and Caribbean culture, a cheeseburger festival, a chance to meet social media stars Josh…

Plus: A new food threat emerges Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Despite the odds of ever encountering one are incredibly slim, Michigan’s only venomous native snake is now getting a little too much attention after a recent bite at a state park. Officials with the state Department of Natural Resources are now noticing more…

Plus: A2 to vote on city-owned power utility Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, You’re not imagining things. Researchers have confirmed that ticks are now showing up in more places across Michigan, meaning a walk through the woods isn’t the only time you need to keep an eye out for them. Experts say multiple factors…

Plus: Salad is safe to eat again! Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s dairy farms have been a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural heritage for generations, but increasing operating costs mean family-owned operations are becoming increasingly rare. Even as the number of dairy farms continues to shrink, many Michigan families are preserving the tradition…

Inside: Jazz and blues, art fairs, craft beer, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It might be August, but summer isn’t slowing down yet with loads of events happening across the state this weekend. Highlights include jazz and blues festivals, art fairs, and celebrations dedicated to everything from Italian heritage to craft beer,…